“lever gun”

From old fashioned to sci-fi blaster, lever-action rifles continue to grow in popularity with American shooting-sports enthusiasts. Read on for the six broad categories of lever-gun that seem to have arisen, according to contributor B. Gil Horman.

Both the .308 Winchester and .270 Winchester are popular chamberings, and ammo is readily available from nearly every manufacturer. Which comes out on top? We take a closer look at the pros and cons of each.

Contributor B. Gil Horman tests out the Model 1854 lever-action from Smith & Wesson.

Firearms manufacturers are rolling out new hunting rifles for 2024 at the annual SHOT Show in Las Vegas and we’re giving you a close-up look at the best of the class.

Contributor Dennis Bradley switches to handgun ammo with two massive 50-calibers: the .50 Beowulf and .500 S&W.

Federal Ammunition has added the 360 Buckhammer cartridge to its Power-Shok product line.

Contributor Dennis Bradley compares two big-bore powerhouses: the .45-70 Government and a relative newcomer, the .458 SOCOM.

Here’s a closer look at the 7.5-inch barrel, six-shot BFR chambered in the relatively new 350 Legend.

Both the 350 Legend and 360 Buckhammer adhere to the parameters set by the straight-wall-only states, and both can be highly effective in the deer woods—much more than the vast majority of shotguns with slugs. Here's a look at the pros and cons of each.