Straight-Pull Rifles in 2026: Speed, Safety, and Who They’re Really For

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Straight-Pull Rifles in 2026: Speed, Safety, and Who They’re Really For January 12, 2026 Straight-pull rifles let you cycle the action in one linear motion instead of lift–pull–push–down like a traditional bolt gun. For hunters and practical shooters who value fast follow-up shots without going semi-auto, 2026 offers more viable choices than ever—led by Savage’s […]

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Ruger 10/22 Gets 2026 Updates: BX-Trigger, Easier Field Care, and More

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Ruger 10/22 Gets 2026 Updates: BX-Trigger, Easier Field Care, and More January 9, 2026 On December 17, 2025, Ruger announced 2026 updates to the 10/22—the classic rimfire now shipping with a factory BX-Trigger, a cleaner bolt-release design, and a rear cleaning port on the receiver. The changes target the most common owner upgrades and maintenance

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Single-Shot Rifles in 2026: The Simple, Lightweight Hunting Tool Making a Quiet Comeback

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Single-Shot Rifles in 2026: The Simple, Lightweight Hunting Tool Making a Quiet Comeback January 8, 2026 Single-shot rifles are still the best “less is more” option for hunters and practical shooters who want light weight, clean handling, and mechanical simplicity. Pick the right action style (usually break-action), match the caliber to your realistic distances, and

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Left-Handed Bolt-Action Rifles: A 2026 Buyer’s Deep Dive for Southpaws

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Left-Handed Bolt-Action Rifles: A 2026 Buyer’s Deep Dive for Southpaws January 5, 2026 Left-handed bolt-action rifles aren’t “niche” anymore—there are more solid options than ever, but the best choice depends on how you hunt (or shoot), how you mount optics, and whether you prioritize weight, recoil control, or long-term parts support. As of now, the

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Shotgun Choke Tubes Explained: Constriction, Patterning, and What to Buy

Analysis, Shotguns

Shotgun Choke Tubes Explained: Constriction, Patterning, and What to Buy January 2, 2026 Shotgun choke tubes are the easiest way to tune your pattern for clays, upland birds, turkey, and general field use. Pick the lightest constriction that still gives you reliable hits at your realistic distance—then confirm it by patterning your actual load in

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Lever-Action Shotguns in 2025: Where They Shine (and Where They Don’t)

Analysis, Shotguns

Lever-Action Shotguns in 2025: Where They Shine (and Where They Don’t) December 30, 2025 Lever-action shotguns are still a niche—but a useful one. In 2025, most buyers fall into two camps: (1) modern .410 lever guns built for handy field use and range fun, and (2) 1887-style 12-gauge “cowboy” shotguns for collecting and Cowboy Action

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Over Under Shotguns for Sporting Clays in 2025: A Practical Deep Dive on Fit, Feel, and Features

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Over Under Shotguns for Sporting Clays in 2025: A Practical Deep Dive on Fit, Feel, and Features December 29, 2025 If you’re shopping Over Under Shotguns for sporting clays in 2025, you’re in the right lane: O/U guns dominate clay games for a reason. They’re simple to run, easy to verify as “safe/open,” and the

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Side-by-Side Shotguns in 2025: A Practical Buyer’s Deep Dive

Comparisons, Shotguns

Side-by-Side Shotguns in 2025: A Practical Buyer’s Deep Dive December 26, 2025 Side-by-side shotguns are still the simplest “two shots, zero drama” option—great for upland hunting, ranch carry, and cowboy-style fun. Choose based on your real use case (fast birds vs. short coach gun), then compare barrel length, choke system, triggers, and extractor/ejector setup. Today,

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