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Micro-Compact 9mm Pistols (2025 Deep Dive): P365 vs. Hellcat vs. Shield Plus

Micro-Compact 9mm Pistols (2025 Deep Dive): P365 vs. Hellcat vs. Shield Plus November 28, 2025 Micro-compact 9mm pistols squeeze double-stack capacity, optics-ready slides, and shootable ergonomics into coat-pocket frames. If you’re choosing in late 2025, the SIG Sauer P365 family is the modular champ, Springfield Armory Hellcat lines up as the capacity/value play, and Smith […]

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Best .44 Magnum Revolvers (2025 Guide)

Comparisons, Handguns

Best .44 Magnum Revolvers (2025 Guide) November 25, 2025 The best .44 Magnum revolvers balance strength, shootability, and practical features for hunting, backcountry defense, and serious range work. This 2025 guide explains what matters, compares standout models by role, and links you to our revolvers category and top brands so you can zero in fast.

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Best .357 Magnum Revolvers (2025 Guide)

Comparisons, Handguns

Best .357 Magnum Revolvers (2025 Guide) November 20, 2025 Looking for the best .357 Magnum revolvers for defense, the range, or the deer woods? This 2025 guide explains what matters, compares standout models, and links you to our revolver category and top brands so you can zero in fast. As of November 19, 2025, .357

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Straight-Wall Cartridge Rifles — 350 Legend vs. 360 Buckhammer vs. 450 Bushmaster (2025 Deep Dive)

Comparisons, Hunting

Straight-Wall Cartridge Rifles — 350 Legend vs. 360 Buckhammer vs. 450 Bushmaster (2025 Deep Dive) November 18, 2025 If your deer season happens in a straight-wall state, you’re choosing among 350 Legend, 360 Buckhammer, and 450 Bushmaster. 350 Legend is the budget/low-recoil entry, 360 Buckhammer shines in lever guns with flatter mid-range flight, and 450

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12 Gauge vs 20 Gauge: 2025 Shotgun Deep Dive

Comparisons, Shotguns

12 Gauge vs 20 Gauge: 2025 Shotgun Deep Dive November 17, 2025 Quick take: If you’re deciding between 12 gauge vs 20 gauge in 2025, think less about “power” and more about pattern performance, payload options, and how long you can shoot comfortably. This deep dive breaks down real-world use—upland, waterfowl, turkeys, clays, and home

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Pistol Caliber Carbines: 2025 Buyer’s Deep Dive

Comparisons, Rifles

Pistol Caliber Carbines: 2025 Buyer’s Deep Dive November 14, 2025 TL;DR: Pistol caliber carbines (PCCs) keep surging because they’re affordable to feed, easy to shoot, and friendly to indoor ranges. This 2025 deep dive cuts through the buzz and helps you choose a PCC based on recoil feel, magazine ecosystem, and your real use case.

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Best Budget Bolt-Action Rifles (Under $700) — 2025 Edition

Comparisons, Rifles

Best Budget Bolt-Action Rifles (Under $700) — 2025 Edition November 11, 2025 If you’re hunting for budget bolt-action rifles that still punch above their price, good news: 2025 has plenty of sub-$700 choices that group tight, run reliably, and won’t make your wallet whinny. Below, we compare five proven models, what they do best, and

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Piston vs. Direct Impingement AR-15: 2025 Buyer’s Guide

Comparisons, Rifles

Piston vs. Direct Impingement AR-15: 2025 Buyer’s Guide November 7, 2025 If you shoot suppressed, run high round counts, or want a cleaner-running carbine, a piston AR makes sense—at a price. For lighter weight, broad parts compatibility, and easier tuning, direct impingement (DI) still rules the value/performance sweet spot. Pick based on use case, not

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6mm ARC vs. 6.5 Grendel: Which Makes More Sense for Deer Season 2025?

Comparisons, Hunting

6mm ARC vs. 6.5 Grendel: Which Makes More Sense for Deer Season 2025? October 28, 2025 For whitetail-size game inside ~300 yards, 6.5 Grendel still wins on ammo variety and budget builds. If you want flatter flight, better wind performance, and future growth in match bullets, 6mm ARC is the smart pick—especially in today’s lightweight

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barrel twist rate explained for 223 5.56 rifles

Barrel Twist Rate, Decoded: 1:7 vs 1:8 vs 1:9 for .223/5.56

Comparisons, Rifles

Barrel Twist Rate, Decoded: 1:7 vs 1:8 vs 1:9 for .223/5.56 October 27, 2025 TL;DR: For .223 Rem/5.56 NATO, 1:7 stabilizes the heaviest bullets (75–80gr+), 1:8 is the most versatile (55–77gr), and 1:9 favors lighter loads (40–69gr). Choose based on the ammo you actually shoot, not what looks cool on a spec sheet. Twist rate

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