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150 Years of Winchester Lever Actions

150 Years of Winchester Lever Actions

By Ron Spomer

In this special preview of the May 2016 issue just sent to subscribers, Ron Spomer explains why lever-action rifles remain ideal for big-game hunting after a century and a half of use. Photo: It wasn’t until John Browning designed the Model 1886 that Winchester produced a lever-action repeating rifle strong enough to handle powerful rounds li...

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Whatever Happened to Walnut?
Whatever Happened to Walnut?

By Jon R. Sundra

Beautiful in color and grain, walnut is the most traditional material for stocking a sporting rifle. Photo: High-grade guns like this Sauer 303 are traditionally stocked in fancy grades of walnut, such as this example of Turkish origin. Wal... READ MORE


The Reloading Revival
The Reloading Revival

By Richard Mann

The high cost of factory ammo and scarcity of .223 Rem rounds has sparked a modern-day handloading resurgence. This year marks Lee Precision’s  50th anniversary. Lee is celebrating this milestone with the introduction of a specia... READ MORE


Hunting Accuracy: How Much Do You Need?
Hunting Accuracy: How Much Do You Need?

By Jon R. Sundra

Ever been at a shooting range prior to the season opener and overhear someone say, as they’re looking at a retrieved target, “That’s good enough for hunting” or “More than minute of deer”? Those and simil... READ MORE


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