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Marlin 336XLR

The main reason for the success of the XLR and cowboy-action shooting: Quite simply, lever-actions are fun to shoot.

Mehall's Top 10 Shotguns

We had to draw a line somewhere, so we drew it at 10. But trust us, it wasn't easy.

A Three-Rifle African Battery

I put much more thought, planning and care into the selection of my safari rifles than I do choosing the safari itself.

Admiring Weatherby Shotguns

After nearly 40 years in the industry, Weatherby shotguns have changed with the times, and these days are no different.

The Model 70 Story: A Classic Advanced

As the design and production of the Model 70 continued to evolve throughout the 1960s and 70s, the rifles remained examples of the best American bolt-actions.

The Model 70 Story: The Early Years

A continuation of the history of the Winchester Model 70, exploring its early beginnings and rise to popularity.

Loading Brass Shotshells

During the past year or so I have expanded my handloading repertoire to include the loading of brass shotshells.

Home Charcoal Bluing Test

Charcoal bluing is one of the traditional bluing methods used on many fine firearms (including vintage Colts & Winchesters). The process involves packing the steel in charcoal and “cooking” it at approximately 800 degrees for several hours. To hear many tell it, it’s just that simple and can literally be done in a pile of hot coals. We decided to put this to the test.

Planning A Custom Rifle

If you're going to spend the money it takes to design a custom rifle, you'd better do it right—the first time. Keith Wood offers a few things to keep in mind when planning the long gun you've been dreaming about.

Which Came First? The Side-by-Side or Over/Under Shotgun?

Yes, Napoleon's bejeweled side-by-side is older than your grandpappy's Browning Superposed, but that doesn't mean side-by-sides out-date over/unders. Or does it?

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