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Best 45-70 Ammo

Best 45-70 Ammo: Our Top Picks

If you’re looking for the best 45-70 ammo, you’re in the right place. For the avid gun owner, choosing a favorite can be tough, especially if they’ve got an extensive collection. However, I find choosing a favorite gun pretty easy. Anytime someone asks, I answer without hesitation and tell them it’s my Henry .45-70 lever-action.  […]

Modern Lever Action Rifle

Modern Lever Action Rifle For Home Defense

By Allen Scavetta From the dusty pages of history to the silver screen showdowns of Hollywood, the lever-action rifle has been synonymous with the rugged frontier spirit of the Wild West. These timeless firearms, exemplified by the Winchester Model 1873, seem to be making a remarkable comeback — this time with a contemporary twist. The […]

Ruger Marlin 1895 SBL

Ruger Marlin 1895 SBL Review

Guest Writer: Kenzie Fitzpatrick There are many historical firearms we have come to know and love, but one of our all-time favorites is the Model 1895 lever-action rifle. Specifically, the one brought back to life as the Ruger Marlin 1895 SBL rifle. Marlin is one of the most well-known firearm manufacturers in the world. However, […]

45-70 VS 450 Bushmaster

45-70 VS 450 Bushmaster

By Guy J. Sagi The 45-70 Gov’t cartridge is over 140 years old and originally designed for the use of black powder as a propellant. This historical cartridge isn’t ready to be put out to pasture just yet. When stuffed with modern powder its performance rivals a much more modern ballistic invention. A bullet of […]