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First Look: ATA Arms Venza Shotgun

Though the idea that Turkish-made shotguns aren’t up to snuff remains a common theme in gun shops across the United States, it’s simply not true. If it were the case, companies would have stopped importing them a long time ago. Among the new arrivals is a quirky but intriguing release from ATA Arms in the form of its Venza. Here are five things you need to know.

Making Tracks: 2016 Chevrolet Colorado Z71 Diesel

Since Ram was the first truck maker to debut a diesel engine in a half-ton pickup truck, Chevy went one better and put a diesel engine in a midsize pickup.

Hardware: Kimber Model 84M Hunter

The Hunter is certainly the most utilitarian-looking sporter in the Kimber family, but that doesn't really matter. Its performance, weight and price are what will command attention.

Hardware: Browning ZeroSeven OneSixTwo

Browning has entered a new market. Meet the ZeroSeven OneSixTwo.

Hardware: Thompson/Center Compass

With a suggested retail price of just under $400, the new bolt-action Compass is Thompson/Center’s entry into the budget-friendly hunting rifle market.

New Revolvers from Nighthawk Custom

Nighthawk Custom, the Berryville, Ark., gun maker best known for its top-of-the-line 1911 pistols, has created quite a buzz at the 145th NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits by rolling out a new line of revolvers for hunting, personal protection and competitive shooting.

Light Is Right

Here’s why lightweight, fast-moving steel waterfowl loads are preferable to heavier, slow-advancing ones.

Hardware: Winchester XPR

Always a leader in generational deer rifles—see the Model 94 lever-action, pre-’64 Model 70 “Rifleman’s Rifle” and the later, push-feed version of the Model 70—Winchester has jumped into the fray with its new XPR.

Hardware: Winchester Deer Season XP

Winchester’s XP bullet pairs an oversized tip with a tapered jacket to create extreme wound channels.

Forget the Lake: It’s Family Day at the Range

Put down that handheld portal to the digital world. Forget about soccer weekend. Take a break from the never-ending chore of yard maintenance. If you hunger for a surefire way to bring the family together in a setting that is guaranteed to generate a grin then plan a family day at your local shooting range.

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