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357 Magnum vs 44 Magnum
- Caliber Comparisons
- September 1, 2020
Let’s take a side-by-side look at the 357 Magnum vs 44 Magnum calibers. We’ll analyze history, ballistics and availability to help you determine which one of these revolver heavy hitters is best for you.
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Shotgun vs Rifle for Home Defense
- Self Defense
- August 25, 2020
A look at using shotguns and rifles for defending your home and family. Both options are popular, but which is best for your specific living situation? We can help.
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45 Long Colt vs. 45 ACP
- Ammo Topics
- August 18, 2020
A side-by-side comparison of two popular handgun calibers, the 45 Long Colt vs 45 ACP.
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224 Valkyrie – Caliber Overview
- Hunting, Range Training
- August 11, 2020
An in-depth look at the relatively young 224 Valkyrie caliber. This caliber guide should give you a good feel for the cartridge’s capability and if it’s a good fit for what you need in a rifle.
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Steel vs Brass Ammo – What Should You Shoot?
- Ammo Topics
- August 4, 2020
If you’re ammo shopping, it’s pretty common to see both steel cased and brass cased options. Let’s explore the differences each casing offers you as a shooter and if you should have a preference in the steel vs brass cased ammo debate.
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Finding the Best First Handgun
- Concealed Carry Topics, Range Training, Self Defense
- July 28, 2020
What you should look for when trying to find the best first handgun to buy. We’ll take you through the traits and also give you some concrete recommendations.
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45-70 vs 30-30
- Ammo Topics, Caliber Comparisons
- July 21, 2020
There’s just something special about lever action rifles.

They may not be as technologically-advanced as modern semi-automatic rifles, but loading, cocking, and discharging a lever gun just…feels good. There’s really no better way to describe it. Hunting and shooting with a lever action rifle often seems more satisfying than any other pursuit.
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