Hunters looking for a gun that offers high performance with a straight-wall rifle cartridge should welcome the 444 Marlin. It functions well, provides excellent accuracy for a big-bore lever-action and accepts a scope.
Looking to put a new twist on firearm care, BarrelBuddy has released a line of bore cleaners designed to relegate the age-old cleaning patch to the dustbin.
Built on its reliable break-action single-shot Scout platform, CVA has released a .410-bore shotgun in Realtree Timber Camouflage. New for 2020, this model Scout will feature a JEBS X-Full Turkey Choke.
Both offer similar power levels, are suitable for similar-sized game and make a perfect all-around rifle for nearly all hunting scenarios. What makes or breaks the deal in choosing one over the other? Contributor Philip Massaro investigates.