John Moses Browning was still a young man when he crafted a rifle so strong, so accurate, and so well-designed that it caught the attention of one of the most powerful gun manufacturers in America.
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The Resurgent American Side-by-Side Shotgun: A Brief History and Reasons for their Continued Popularity
The side-by-side (SXS) shotgun embodies elegance and a level of craftsmanship from a bygone era of American gunmaking. Revered for their balance, reliability, and aesthetic appeal, these firearms have made their mark on the history of shooting sports and hunting.
.45-70 Government History and Popularity: From Black Powder Military Past to Modern Hunting Favorite
The .45-70 Government (45-70) cartridge is a piece of American firearms lore, a bridge between the black powder cartridge past and the smokeless powder present.
Lever-Action Rifle Calibers: The Top Three for Hunters
If you’re considering hunting with a lever-action rifle, the question is, what caliber do you choose? For your consideration, here are my top three choices for lever-action calibers for hunting.
Conservation and Restoration: Our Shared Vision with Ducks Unlimited
For the past 40 years Turnbull Restoration has been dedicated to the values of conservation and restoration. We take our firearms seriously, and we take our wetlands and wildlands seriously, too.
Winchester Model 71 – A Winchester Arms Collectors Association Guest Post
The Model 71 was designed as an improved (and stronger) variant of John M. Browning’s original Model 1886. It was listed in the 348 W.C.F. cartridge only, and ultimately, it was the only rifle ever manufactured for that cartridge/caliber.
Hunting with a Winchester 1886 – A Winchester Arms Collectors Association Guest Post
I’ve been a gun collector for many years but I have one special gun I’d like to tell you about. The rifle is a Winchester Model 1886 chambered in .40-82 WCF and it was made in 1894. It has a 26-inch round barrel and is in decent shape, but shows wear from many years of use. The only thing unusual about it is that the case-hardened receiver is engraved “Arapahoe County”.
Hunting with a Winchester 1895 – A Winchester Arms Collectors Association Guest Post
My love for Winchesters came about because of my grandfather. He is an unbelievable shot and had me shooting his Model 1894 from the age of four. It was an instant addiction to all things Winchester. The first time I saw a ‘95 was on the famous “The Kind That Gets Them” poster as a teenager. From then on I knew I would endeavor to own one of these majestic rifles.
Four Reasons I Love to Hunt with Lever Action Rifles
Guest Blog Post by Scott Severson of HuntTested.com: The lever action rifle has been with us for over 160 years, ever since Benjamin Tyler Henry patented the first practical lever action repeating rifle. Despite being long in the tooth, the lever action is having a moment right now. Lever guns are more popular and I’ll say it, they are better quality than ever. The resurgence is well-founded in the quality and inherent utility of this venerable platform. If you’re a hunter considering a lever gun, take a look at these four reasons I love to hunt with lever action rifles.
What is a Red Dot Sight, and Why Do So Many Lever-Action Rifle Hunters Love Them?
Subscribe to our newsletter for red dot mount inventory updates, and more. What is a red dot sight?A red dot sight is a simple type of optic made to be used at close to moderate ranges. A small, red dot is used as...