BTB 405 Winchester Lead

Behind the Bullet: .405 Winchester

Generating just over 3,200 ft.-lbs. of muzzle energy, the .405 Winchester was—at the time of its release in 1904—the most powerful lever-action cartridge available.

Review: TriStar Matrix

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. 

Review: Smith & Wesson Model 1854 Lever-Action

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

Savage Renegauge High-Volume Teardown

Fresh off a week-long Argentine dove hunt, Associate Editor David Herman tears down his Savage Renegauge to see what around 6,000 rounds in a week can do to a gun.

Alternative Ammo: .243 Winchester vs. 6mm Creedmoor

Contributor Dennis Bradley compares the .243 Winchester and 6mm Creedmoor, in an effort to dispel a few popular myths surrounding the "inherent accuracy" of certain cartridges.

Review: Heritage Settler Lever-Action .22 LR Rifle

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

Best New Shotguns for 2024

Whether you’re a waterfowler, upland hunter or clay target shooter, you’ll find something to be excited about this year. Here are our picks for the best new shotguns for hunters in 2024.

First Look: Spandau S2

Spandau Shotguns, a division of SDS Imports, has launched its Spandau S2 Shotgun—a 12-gauge made in four different configurations for turkey, waterfowl and even upland hunters.

New for 2024: Marlin Model 1895 Dark Series in .45-70 & more

Marlin has debuted its 1895 Dark Series of lever-action firearms, along with several other additions to the 1895 family, at the 2024 SHOT Show.

New for 2024: Federal Premium Terminal Ascent 300 PRC

The combination of the 210-grain Terminal Ascent and the 300 PRC is a big-game hunter’s dream: a big case capable of fine accuracy, mated with a fine projectile, fully capable of great performance at any range.

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