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NRA editors rarely need an excuse to chat about their favorite firearms. So when Ruger announced its Million Gun Challenge earlier in 2011, the buzz around the office turned to not who actually owns a Ruger, but how many and which models. We hope you enjoy this glimpse into their personal collections, and invite you to tell us about your own favorite Ruger.

Just as our favorite colors can be indicative of our personalities, our favorite rifle cartridge can tell an awful lot about us as hunters. Let us begin, shall we, with tongue planted firmly in cheek.

So, apparently some of you felt left out in the first installment of this piece, and the powers that be have allowed me to extend the party, so as to include you in the festivities. Still, there’s no way to cover them all, and if your favorite didn’t make the list I suggest you pick a new favorite. Kidding, kidding…

Contributor Aram von Benedikt teamed up with Book Your Hunt for a survey of North Country outfitter opinions on which calibers work and what bullets will not fail. Read on for their answers.

Our resident gun dog expert Kyle Wintersteen takes a look at the best tools (and friends) any hunter could have.

Kyle Wintersteen picks his 10 favorite scatterguns.

The Plotwatcher Video camera allows you to have great coverage of your favorite hunting spots, whether you're in the stand or at work.

A summer favorite and easy to cook on the grill, kebabs open the door for variety. Next time around, try them with quail.

The Nomad Turkey Shotgun is a lightweight single-shot, with a foldable design that makes it easy to tote to your favorite turkey spot.