An Ode to the Double Rifle
There are few who appreciate double rifles more deeply than our regular contributor, Phil Massaro. From the guns' storied history, to their heft and utility, the double rifle has fascinated Phil for a lifetime, and he has carried them in pursuit of game at home and abroad. Read on for his tribute to the classic design.
Behind the Bullet: .450/400 3” Nitro Express
Among the lot of Nitro Express cartridges—a term coined by James Purdey to compare the power of these cartridges to a locomotive and newly loaded with smokeless powder—the .450/400 3” N.E. represents one the best blends of hunting power and ease of shooting. Curious? Read on, as Phil Massaro goes in-depth on this classic, though esoteric, favorite.
#SundayGunday: Chapuis X4 Classic
Get a closer look at the Chapuis X4, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.
Chapuis Armes Introduces X4 Double Rifle
Chapuis Armes, manufacturer of French shotguns and rifles, has added to the classic double-barrel rifle market with the X4.
Review: Heym Model 26B Double Rifle .45-70
The Model 26B over/under double rifle handles well, carries efficiently, is seriously accurate and is handsome enough to hand to your friends to admire.
Top 5 Double Rifle Cartridges
Let’s take a look at some of the best cartridge choices for a double rifle.
Towsley's Top 10 Hunting Rifles
Bolt guns, lever guns and more! Bryce Towsley gives his 10 favorite hunting rifles.
Spomer's Top 10 Hunting Rifles
Ron Spomer outlines the features of his top 10 hunting rifles.
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