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Straight-Wall Cartridge Rifles — 350 Legend vs. 360 Buckhammer vs. 450 Bushmaster (2025 Deep Dive)
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
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
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 .22 LR Training Pistols (2025 Guide)
Best .22 LR Training Pistols (2025 Guide) November 13, 2025 Best .22 LR training pistols are having a moment in 2025—and with good reason. A reliable rimfire semi-auto lets you build fundamentals for pennies per shot, without the recoil and muzzle blast of centerfire handguns. This guide breaks down what matters (and what doesn’t), then…
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Best Budget Bolt-Action Rifles (Under $700) — 2025 Edition
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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Ruger American Rifle Generation II Prairie Models Announced on October 22, 2025
Ruger American Rifle Generation II Prairie Models Announced on October 22, 2025 November 10, 2025 Ruger just added “Prairie” variants to its American Rifle Gen II line—threaded bull barrels, Smoked Bronze Cerakote, and chamberings from 22 ARC up to 7mm PRC. If you’re chasing varmints or stretching steel on windy plains, this is the Gen…
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Piston vs. Direct Impingement AR-15: 2025 Buyer’s Guide
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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Smith & Wesson Model 1854 Stealth Hunter in .30-30 — New for 2025
Smith & Wesson Model 1854 Stealth Hunter in .30-30 — New for 2025 November 6, 2025 Smith & Wesson just added .30-30 Winchester to its modernized lever-gun lineup, the Model 1854 Stealth Hunter. Think classic deer-woods cartridge meets today’s features: optics rail, threaded barrel, M-LOK forend, and weatherproof finishes. If you want a grab-and-go whitetail…
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Suppressor-Ready Pistols in 2025: Why Threaded-Barrel Handguns Are Everywhere
Suppressor-Ready Pistols in 2025: Why Threaded-Barrel Handguns Are Everywhere November 4, 2025 In the last month, more semi-auto pistols are shipping suppressor-ready (threaded barrels + tall sights) right out of the box. If you’ve been eyeing quieter range time or a future suppressor purchase, 2025’s crop makes it easier (and cheaper) to start with a…
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Marlin 1894 10mm Auto — New for 2025
Marlin 1894 10mm Auto — New for 2025 Marlin brings 10mm Auto to the 1894 Trapper—compact stainless lever gun, threaded muzzle, aperture sights. Ideal for woods hunters, ranch duty, and anyone who wants their carbine to pair with a 10mm sidearm. November 3, 2025 — The new Marlin 1894 10mm adds rifle-length punch to a…