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The 5 Best Do It All Shotguns

By Phil Bourjaily— June 13, 2024

Want one gun for busting clays and bagging birds? Here are the best crossover shotguns you can buy

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The Ultimate .22 Revolver for Hard-Working Outdoorsmen (and Why Semi-Autos Aren’t Up to the Job)

By Will Brantley— June 13, 2024

Smith & Wesson’s classic Model 63 J-frame .22 Kit Gun is one of the best all-purpose working guns ever made

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Mauser M18 Savanna Rifle: Tested and Reviewed

By Richard Mann— June 13, 2024

During our annual rifle test, the M18 Savanna stood out for its good looks, reliability, and accuracy””not to mention its affordable price

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The Best Light-Kicking Turkey Loads

By Phil Bourjaily— June 13, 2024

A box of shells doesn’t have to have a picture of a turkey on it to kill turkeys

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The 5 Worst Shotguns Ever Made

By Phil Bourjaily— June 13, 2024

Cheaply made, poorly designed, and downright dangerous, these are the worst shotguns to ever hit the woods

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Is the New Marlin 1894 As Good As The Old Ones?

By Richard Mann— June 13, 2024

The 1894 is back, and our shooting editor got one of the first off the assembly line to test out. Here’s his full review

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How the Ugliest Rifle Ever Became a Sought-After Gem

By Will Brantley— June 13, 2024

The Zytel-stock M77 Mark II has been maligned for years””and now, it’s a collector’s item

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Rifle Review: The Weatherby Vanguard Series 2 Back Country

By David E. Petzal— June 13, 2024

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What’s Better For Squirrel Hunting, a Shotgun or a .22 Rifle?

By M.D. Johnson— June 13, 2024

When it comes to guns, most squirrel hunters fall in to one of two camps””those who carry shotguns and those who carry a .22LR Rifle

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Rifle Review: Browning’s Newest X-Bolt Is a Killer Value

By Richard Mann— June 13, 2024

It’s not the cheapest gun out there, but you won’t find a better hunting rifle for the money. See why Browning’s X-Bolt Speed SPR earned our 2023 Best Value Award

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