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The Hardest-Kicking Rounds of All Time

By David E. Petzal— June 13, 2024

From the .577 Tyrannosaur to the .700 Holland & Holland, these rounds demand respect

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The 10 Best Shotgun Loads for Waterfowl Hunting

By Phil Bourjaily— June 13, 2024

From high-tech lead substitutes to quality steel shot, these are the best duck and goose loads on the market

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The Best Shooting Ear Protection, According to Experts

By T. Logan Metesh— June 13, 2024

Protect your hearing on the range or out in the field with one of these picks, from muffs to earbuds

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The 5 Best Range Bags of 2024

By T. Logan Metesh— June 13, 2024

Having the right range bag can vastly improve your shooting experience

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The 5 Worst Hunting Rifles Ever Made

By David E. Petzal— June 13, 2024

Unreliable, poorly designed, and downright dangerous, these are some of the worst guns to ever hit the woods

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Double Take: Gorgeous Vintage Side-by-Side Shotguns That You Can Actually Afford

By Phil Bourjaily— June 13, 2024

Take a tour of Mike Jensen’s stunning collection of classic side-by-side shotguns from the Golden Age of doubles. Your next field gun could be here

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Ugly Guns: The 6 Worst-Looking Firearms Out There

By David E. Petzal— June 13, 2024

Some of these guns were a commercial success, some were not. They’re all ugly

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Best Clay Pigeon Throwers of 2024

By Phil Bourjaily— June 13, 2024

Practice makes perfect, and it’s a lot of fun. These top clay pigeon throwers go anywhere to help you shoot better

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13 Must-Have Accessories for Lever-Action Fanatics

By Richard Mann— June 13, 2024

From saddle rings to sights, big loop levers and bandoliers, here’s what you need trick out your favorite lever gun

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The 10 Best Rifle Cartridges for Varmint Hunting

By Richard Mann— June 13, 2024

Whether you’re after chipmunks, prairie dogs, or coyotes, from rock-throwing distance to extreme long range, your perfect varmint cartridge is on this list

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