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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.  […]

Best 30-30 Ammo

Best 30-30 Ammo

The 30-30 is among the most popular .30 caliber cartridges in production, and it’s maintained a top spot among hunters for decades. The 30-30 is a versatile cartridge offering respectable stopping power, manageable recoil, and good affordability. There are plenty of guns out there chambered in 30-30, including everything from budget options to higher-end rifles. […]

Henry 30-30

Henry 30-30: Side-Gate Lever Action Rifle Review

Guest Writer: Kenzie Fitzpatrick A Henry lever action rifle is a timeless classic. For many Americans, a lever action is one of the first rifles they shoot. Lately, this rifle type is having a resurgence. It seems lever actions can’t stay on shelves these days, and nearly every major manufacturer is jumping on the bandwagon to […]

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 […]

Winchester Model 1873

Winchester Model 1873

This is the story of the Winchester Model 1873. It’s the gun that won the West, and has been the trusted companion of mountain men, homesteaders, hunters, and gun enthusiasts for over a century. This article highlights the history, features, and impact of this American treasure: the Winchester ’73.  The Winchester 1873 was proven by […]