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Behind the Bullet: The .22 Long
If we could rewind the clock to 1871, before the .45-70 Government and .45 Colt existed, and when cartridges themselves were just establishing a foothold in the shooting world, you’d find a pair of .22-caliber rimfire designs: the .22 Short and the .22 Long. Aptly named, these cartridges would survive well into the 20th century, ultimately being conquered by the .22 Long Rifle cartridge. But in certain situations, the .22 Long cartridge still makes good sense, and actually has a few specialized applications.
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Choice Ammunition—Montana’s Handloaded Factory Ammunition.
Today, we have many more projectile options than we’ve ever had. However, there are still some combinations that aren’t readily available, and some of our older cartridges have become all but unobtainable. Enter a boutique ammunition shop from Montana, the brainchild of Mr. Jon Wemple: meet Choice Ammunition.
Last Minute Hunting Essentials
Looking for some last minute gear to take your hunting season to the next level? We have what you need. Check out our list of last minute hunting essentials for the season.
#SundayGunday: Nosler Whitetail Country Ammunition
This affordable option is for hunters who understand the effectiveness of an old-school, cup-and-core lead bullet.
Pellets Fly: An Airgun Hog Hunt in Florida
The author hunts the Space Coast with a pair of airguns from Gamo.
Smith & Wesson Acquires Savage Arms for $160 Million
The deal makes Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. the largest firearms manufacturer in the U.S.
The .404 Jeffery Family
The .404 Jeffery dates back to 1905 or 1906, and was supposedly created by W.J. Jeffery & Co. to replicate the performance of the .450/400 3” Nitro Express, but in a bolt-action magazine rifle. But the offspring of that cartridge—as well as those cartridges which were “highly inspired” by the .404 Jeffery—have gotten much more of the spotlight than the .404 ever did.
Benelli Invitational Raises $115,000 to Support Veterans
The 12th Annual Benelli USA Invitational took place Sept. 26 at The Point at Pintail in Queenstown, Md. Shooters from across the country were on hand for the special day of competitive shooting, camaraderie and, ultimately, support for those who served this nation in uniform.
3 Muzzleloader Mishaps to Avoid
Your smokepole sights are hovering over the vitals of an elk or deer, and you touch off the trigger. But did you make one of these mistakes? Let’s take a look through some things that can go wrong, before they ever do.
#SundayGunday: Benelli Ethos Cordoba
On this week's #we’reSundayGunday, we are checking out the Ethos Cordoba A.I. BE.S.T. shotgun, a hunt-focused model of Benelli’s competition-driven semi-automatic. Learn more about it on this exclusive video.
Savage Arms Donates Five 250th Anniversary Rifles to IHEA-USA
Savage Arms has donated five Axis 2 Pro 250th Edition rifles to the International Hunter Education Association–USA (IHEA-USA) in recognition of the 250th anniversary of American independence. Only 60 of the rifles were produced.
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