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Lipsey’s S&W Model 386 NightGuard Handgun Review—Expert Tested

By Richard Mann— April 29, 2026

This exclusive revolver from Lipsey’s is an upgrade on S&W’s original and discontinued 386 NightGuard. Check out our expert’s full review

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From First Shot to First Buck: The Best Rifles for Young Hunters

By John B. Snow— April 29, 2026

The author reflects on his son’s stellar hunting season

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The 6 Best Big-Game Loads for the .308 Winchester

By Richard Mann— April 28, 2026

These are the .308 rounds you want for pigs, deer, elk, and even moose, at short and long ranges

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The Best Turkey Shotguns of 2026

By Phil Bourjaily— April 28, 2026

Our shotguns expert picks the best turkey guns for spring gobblers, including several new smallbore options

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The Best Turkey Loads of 2026

By Phil Bourjaily— April 28, 2026

Our shotguns expert picks the best turkey loads for 2026, including a new stacked load and several other TSS options

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The 25 Greatest Handguns of All Time

By Richard Mann— April 28, 2026

Take a walk through more than a century of gun history as we list some of the best and most iconic handguns ever

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The Best .410 Turkey Shotguns

By Phil Bourjaily— April 27, 2026

Tungsten loads mean hunters can now drop wild birds using small-caliber shotguns. But how far can you ethically shoot? Here’s our test, plus a rundown of the best .410 shotguns for turkey hunting

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Do You Really Need An Aftermarket Turkey Choke To Get Your Gobbler?

By Phil Bourjaily— April 24, 2026

Maybe not. Some factory chokes work great. But if you want to reach way out with the tightest pattern possible, you’ll want to try at least one aftermarket turkey tube

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The 10 Most Powerful Handguns in the World

By Richard Mann— April 22, 2026

You’ll want to hold on tight with both hands when shooting any of these revolvers or semi-auto pistols

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Lipsey’s Ruger Alaskan Bush Rifle Review—Expert Tested

By Richard Mann— April 14, 2026

Our shooting expert puts Lipsey’s exclusive Ruger Alaskan Bush Rifle to the test. Check out his full review

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