Hunting Guns


With the hammer cocked, the transfer bar is raised into position to allow it to impact the floating firing pin. When the hammer is down, the transfer bar is lowered out of the way, and the hammer’s nose prevents it from touching the firing pin.

Ruger Wrangler Revolver Review: Back To Basics

Cutting out the usual price factor of a single-action rimfire, the Ruger Wrangler revolver is an everyday tool for outdoorsmen.
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Gear To Get: Wheelguns And Revolver Accessories

Love the revolver? We gather up great wheelguns and gear to enhance them.
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Ruger Bisley: Battle Of .45 Colt And .44 Mag Custom Builds

The “opposite but equal” custom Ruger Bisley build: a .44 Rem. Mag and a .45 Colt. Which one of these beautiful brutes comes out on top?
5 Shot Leather’s LFA-1 holster the author had made for his Novak HRT Hi Power.

Going Old School: Carrying The Browning Hi Power

The world is not yet all polymer. Classics, such as the Browning Hi Power, have tried and true place in concealed carry. There was a...
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10 Top .45 Pistol Options For Any Budget

Looking for a .45 pistol? These 10 will get you on target.
Head-shooting an alligator isn’t the same as shooting a human trying to kill you. Even so, the two have one thing in common: If you place your shots poorly, things tend to get progressively worse.

Shot Placement And Alligators

Proper bullet placement is a rather effective at solving complex problems—whether they’re caused by a human or a large and toothy reptile.
The finished product, reassembled and ready to test-fire, will then get boxed and shipped to the anxious person who ordered it. Turn-around time is quick.

The Surprisingly Affordable Factory Custom Magnum Research BFR

No reason to settle for off the shelf. Your perfect Magnum Research BFR is one click away.
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Buffalo Bore Ammo: Strictly Big Bore, Strictly Business

Deadly serious shooting requires deadly serious ammunition. Buffalo Bore fits the bill perfectly, dusting its competition in every possible way.
From the FMJ on the left to the lead truncated cone on the right, you’ve got choices. One is best for a given task; some are more versatile. Pick one or two—and practice.

10mm Defensive Ammo: Making The 10 More Perfect Than Ever

10MM defensive loads have come a long way in a short amount of time.
Boyds Spike Camp Lead

Video: The Spike Camp From Boyds Gunstocks

Lightweight, rugged and affordable, the Spike Camp from Boyds Gunstocks is set for your next backcountry hunt.
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Nimble Monster: Taurus’ Raging Hunter Revolver

The Taurus Raging Hunter .44 Rem. Mag. delivers blows well outside its weight class and price tag.
Revolver power at the .357 Magnum level is just the start. Pistols top out pretty quickly after that, but you can get revolvers that have as much power as some rifles.

The Most Prevalent Revolver Myths Dispelled

Despite its longevity, the wheelgun continues to be misunderstood. We set the record straight on seven of the most common misunderstandings concerning revolvers.
Federal Solid Core 2

First Look: Hard Cast Bullet Option With Federal Solid Core Ammo

Boasting Federal's polymer jacket, Solid Core ammo should prove an effective, affordable and clean hard cast option for handgun hunters.
Magnum Reserch BFR 500 Linebaugh 1

Magnum Research Debuts The .500 Linebaugh BFR.

The .500 Linebaugh out of the shadows of obscurity into the light of recognition with the Magnum Research BFR.
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Revolver Review: Freedom Arms Model 97 ‘Packer’

A specialty handgun, the Freedom Arms Model 97 'Packer' is equally practical in its purpose (it can save your bacon) as it is elegant to handle and shoot.
Taurus Raging Hunter

Taurus Raging Hunter Even More Raging In .454 Casull

With power to spare, the .454 Casull is a natural addition to the large-frame Raging Hunter line of revolvers.

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