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HANDGUNS • MASSAD AYOOB • HANDGUNS: THE 2010 CROP The manufacturers do indeed have some cool new stuff! fter four days walking
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• Jeff John • Casting For Semi-autos I recently traded for a Charles Daly 1911 .45 and the previous owner said it shot best wit
I grew up with the understanding the civilian calibers (.223 and .308) were designed with accuracy in mind, while the military
This Plains Indian warrior has a Sharps Model 1874 military rifle. Note it is fitted with a tang-mounted peep sight. Photo: Her
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The P238 was fitted with Advantage Tactical sights for photography. The front sight has been enhanced for clarity. Normally, th
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Many black bears are taken with “deer rifles,” because they’re encountered accidentally by deer hunters. has been done in Monta
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