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Top 5 Hunting Handguns Under $1,000

Custom, tricked-out handguns are great, but all you really need can be found in these basic hunters.

Handgun Hunting: Big-Bore Bullet Test

A group of hard-core revolver nuts traveled to Hondo, Texas, to hunt with Action Outdoor Adventures and put theory, revolvers and bullets to the test on hefty targets.

Undisputed Heavyweight Champion: The .500 Maximum

The .500 Maximum is to hunting revolvers what the big Nitro Express cartridges are to hunting rifles. Here’s why.

The Big Hitters of Handgun Hunting

The right bullet loaded in the right big-bore handgun can deliver the news to even the biggest game with just as much authority as a rifle.

Hardware: Smith & Wesson Model 69 Combat Magnum

A handgun does no good on a shelf back in camp. But the trouble is, handguns chambered for cartridges appropriate for wilderness protection and/or big-game hunting tend to be a bit heavy. It’s common enough to head into the hunt with good intentions, but after a few exhausting days when even your shoelaces become too heavy, you often find a reason to leave the handgun behind.

First Look 2013: Optics

Check out this rundown of some of 2013's upcoming optics releases—many of which will be on display at the 2013 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in May.

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