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Since the cowboy era, it’s been common practice to get a lever-action rifle in the same caliber as your sidearm. The idea was simple: Tote a rifle that shoots your handgun loads, and you’ve just simplified your life. Though the practice isn’t quite necessary today, the tradition of offering lever-action rifles in handgun calibers lives on. One such rifle: Big Horn Armory's Model 89.

Ruger continues to grow its line of AR-15 caliber compatible American bolt-action Ranch rifles with the addition of a new model chambered for the straight cased .450 Bushmaster cartridge. Coming to market for less than $600, the Ruger American Rifle Ranch in .450 Bushmaster presents a great value in a chambering perfect for hunting in most of the U.S.

Like a lot of current price-point bolt-actions, the Winchester XPR is built on a round-bodied receiver joined to the barrel by a lock nut. This design requires fewer machining or hand-fitting steps to regulate headspace, it’s a wining method among cost-conscious manufacturers. But what makes it stand out from the rest of the pack?

Managing Editor Jon Draper takes a closer look at the Mossberg Patriot Predator, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.

Get a closer look at the Glock 40 Gen4 MOS, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.

Managing Editor Jon Draper discusses the Browning A5 Wicked Wing, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.

Managing Editor Jon Draper discusses the Kimber K6s revolver, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.

Get a closer look at the Ruger Redhawk, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.

Managing Editor Jon Draper discusses the Ruger Super Redhawk 10mm, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.