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Handgun Hunting 101: The Mechanics

Whether getting started or renewing your vows, it’s time to get back to the handgun hunting basics.

Hardware: Henry Big Boy Steel Carbine

Henry’s Big Boy Steel Carbine has traditional lever-action lines but retains Henry’s signature cutout in the magazine tube, through which cartridges are loaded and unloaded. Though somewhat unconventional in appearance and function, it makes the lever gun infinitely easier and safer to unload at hunt’s end.

Review: Traditions Outfitter G2

Accurate, reliable and comfortable to shoot, the new Outfitter G2 break-action single-shot cartridge rifle from Traditions is just pure fun at a budget-friendly price.

12 Steps That Made PowerBelt the World’s No. 1-Selling Muzzleloader Bullet

For most of PowerBelt’s less-than-20-year existence, it’s been the dominant bullet brand in muzzleloading, and though it caught on quickly, this All-American success story didn’t occur without much hard work and sacrifice. Here’s how they did it.

Hardware: Taurus Raging Hunter .454 Casull

The new .454 Raging Hunter is a welcome addition to the hunting revolver ranks, offering first-class accuracy in a well-balanced package.

Hardware: Colt Anaconda

Colt’s popular “Snake Gun” revolver series gains a new addition with the updated Anaconda, featuring a fully adjustable rear sight, wide hammer spur, open-back rubber Hogue grips, replaceable front sight with orange insert, and a top strap already drilled and tapped for mounting optics.

Chiappa Rhino 60DS

It's never a bad idea to carry a backup gun when you are hunting, and the Rhino 60DS fills the role admirably—with a .357 Mag. punch.

First Look 2013: Ammunition

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

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Smith & Wesson

Smith & Wesson's origins can be traced to 1850, when Horace Smith and D B. Wesson first became acquainted while working as subcontractors supervising the manufacturing of different firearms at the Robbins and Lawrence Company in Windsor, Vermont. Now, after more than 160 years in existence, the company created by their eventual partnership is one of the most well-respected of its kind. As you might imagine, a lot can happen—and be forgotten—during such an expansive history. With that in mind, here are 10 things you probably didn't know about Smith & Wesson.

Hardware: Marlin Model 1895 SBL

A large part of what makes the new Ruger-made 1895 SBL an ideal calling card is that it appeals to both hunters and personal protectors. Chambered in .45-70 Gov't, regardless of the game, or the threat, this slick-handling powerhouse is a closer.

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