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Hardware: Ruger AR-556 MPR .450 Bushmaster

Ruger now chambers its popular AR-556 MPR rifle in .450 Bushmaster, offering hunters all of the benefits and fun of an AR while gaining twice as much umph downrange.

Smith & Wesson Ships 3 Millionth M&P Shield

Smith & Wesson announces that it has produced and shipped over 3 million of its M&P Shield pistols.

First Look: Weatherby 18i Semi-Auto Shotgun Line

The new Weatherby 18i semi-auto shotguns are built on an inertia-operated action that provides reliable cycling in an evenly-weighted gun. The Italian-made line consists of three models; the elegant Weatherby 18i Deluxe, the 18i Synthetic and the 18i Waterfowler.

Hardware: Franchi Affinity 3.5

An upgrade to the original model, the new 12-gauge Affinity 3.5 sports design features that increase its appeal to the American hunter. It’s dependable, durable and lightweight, and with an MSRP around $1,000 and a seven-year warranty, it’s a shotgun you won’t hesitate to carry into the swamp.

A Beginner's Guide to Handgun Hunting

Hunting with a handgun is a challenging, yet intrinsically rewarding pastime. Here's a guide to get you started.

Field Test: Weatherby Orion, Element Built to Last

Weatherby’s newest Orion over/under picks up where the company’s previous Italian- and Japanese-made Regency, Orion and Athena over/under guns left off: with quality.

First Look: Stevens S1200 Semi-Auto

Once upon a time, there was only one place to go if you wanted a shotgun with an inertia-driven action. Not anymore. Meet the new Stevens S1200.

Top 5 10mm Semi-Autos for Hunting

When it comes to portable semi-auto pistols for hunting, there’s only one real factory standard cartridge choice: the 10mm auto. Let's take a look at the top five 10mm semi-autos currently on the market.

Hardware: Savage A17

The new Savage A17 uses a delayed blowback action. A small bar in the top of the bolt slides up to fit into a slot in the receiver when the bolt is closed, locking the action. The bar cams back down upon firing to release the bolt and allow the action to cycle, but it delays the action from opening until pressure has dropped to a manageable level.

Weatherby SA-08 Upland

Here's a 12-gauge semi-auto for any season that looks almost too good for the field.

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