Hardware: 444 Marlin
Hunters looking for a gun that offers high performance with a straight-wall rifle cartridge should welcome the 444 Marlin. It functions well, provides excellent accuracy for a big-bore lever-action and accepts a scope.
Top 7 Handgun Hunting Loads for 2019
Here’s a detailed look at the best handgun hunting loads on the market for 2019.
Behind the Bullet: 7-30 Waters
Developed in 1976 by Ken Waters as a wildcat cartridge, the 7-30 Waters is based on the .30-30 Winchester necked down to 7mm to improve velocity and trajectory, with a significant drop off in felt recoil. In 1984, Winchester began to produce rifles chambered for cartridge, legitimizing Waters’ dream, and establishing it as a commercial cartridge.
An Ode to the .30-30 Winchester
The .30-30 Winchester remains a top-seller, and new rifles are continually produced for the veteran cartridge. Why would a short, slow, rimmed cartridge hang on the way the .30-30 has? There are several identifiable reasons.
Top 5 Lever-Action Rifle Cartridges
Let's take a closer look at five of the best lever-action rifle cartridges.
Ruger Unveils New Lever-Action Marlin 1895 SBL Rifle
Ruger’s take on this classic makes for the most rugged Marlin rifle ever made.
Review: Smith & Wesson Model 1854 Lever-Action
Contributor B. Gil Horman tests out the Model 1854 lever-action from Smith & Wesson.
Top 6 Low-Recoil Hunting Cartridges
Your hunting rifle doesn’t need to produce painful recoil to get the job done. Here are six centerfire hunting cartridges that are easy on the shoulder yet effective on big game.
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