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The Matrix—TriStar’s first inertia-driven semi-automatic shotgun—features a fiber-optic front sight post to naturally draw the eye when pointing at birds and an oversized trigger guard for the comfortable use of cold-weather gear when shooting. 

Not all magnum cartridges bear the name, but still meet all the criteria for the title. Here’s a look at five of the best.

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

Introduced in 1965, the .350 Remington Magnum could be considered the original short magnum. Using the belted Holland & Holland case responsible for so many excellent designs from the 40s, 50s and 60s, but shortened to be wedged into a short-action magazine, the .350 Magnum would mimic the performance of the .35 Whelen.

B. Gil Horman makes a roundup of some of his favorite function-over-form .410-bores.

Among the lightest hunting rifles on the market, the Super Lite lives up to its name with a mere 4-pound, 7-ounce weight. This is aided by its lightweight Stocky's stock and a unique action that sits between the Howa Mini Action and Short Action in terms of size.

An already great rifle gets a new high-tech, lightweight stock design.

Rimfire conversion kits for the Blaser R8 rifle are now available in .17 HMR, .22 WMR, .17 Hornet and .22 Hornet, in addition to classic 22 LR.

Contributor B. Gil Horman reviews the rimfire Heritage Settler lever-action rifle.