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Assuredly viewed as archaic by many modern marksmen, flintlock rifles continue to offer hunters a means to bag big and small game alike. But that’s only the beginning of their benefits.

Bay State hunters were surprised by governor’s signature just in time to affect their favorite time of year.

Modern gun writers owe Col. Townsend Whelen a huge debt for clearing the path.

Earlier this month, a group billing itself as Humanium Metal was participating in a firearm disposal put on by the Maine Gun Safety Coalition. During the course of the process, traditional rules of Gun Safety were not respected and a muzzleloader was negligently discharged.

Federal Ammunition’s HammerDown is currently the industry’s only ammunition product line specifically designed for optimal cycling and overall performance in the lever-action rifle platform. Now including seven cartridge options, the company has debuted a 250-grain .45 Colt cartridge.

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

More than any other firearm, a blackpowder rifle is subject to water seeping into nooks and crannies then failing to fire. But there are several tricks seasoned hunters employ to make sure their smokepoles fire in the rain.

Get a closer look at the Davidson’s Pietta 1873 Great Western II, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.

Contributor Mike Roux gives readers some tips on keeping their skills and equipment up to snuff throughout the summer season.