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.50-Caliber Muzzleloaders: The T/C Hawken Beats Lyman’s GP - June 2006 Nearly every state in the union has a special blackpowder hunting season. Such seasons, some of which are exclusive bp-only hunting periods, entice a lot of hunters to try their hand at muzzle loading. Some states specify that the rifles used must be side locks and shoot round balls. Other states allow in-line rifles that shoot sabots and often come with scopes. Each hunter has to decide for himself how he wants to limit himself. A round-ball shooter is limited to 100-yard shots, but a sabot shooter can reach out to 200 or even 250 yards. Also, a round-ball shooter, also known as a traditional-style shooter, carries a rifle similar to those our forefathers carried more than two centuries ago.

High-End Rimfires: We Narrowly Pick Anschutz Over Kimber - July 2006 The majority of rimfire rifles on the market today are priced well below $500, so we wondered if a rifle that costs three times that amount would be worth it. Here’s what we found. A well-made rimfire rifle will make other shooters at the range stop, stare, and sometimes drool. Some people might buy them simply to admire their beauty or impress onlookers, but we believe that no matter how good a gun looks, if it doesn’t perform, it isn’t worth our consideration. We recently tested two models that fit, or perhaps define, the high-end rimfire sporter market: The Anschutz 1710 D KL Monte Carlo No. 220.2030, $1413; and the $1877 Kimber SuperAmerica. When other shooters saw these rifles at the range, they usually stopped and asked, "What kind of rifles are thooose!"

Small-Gauge Inserts: Briley, Seminole Products Save Money - October 2004 Mixing two gauges of shells in the same shooting pouch is a recipe for disaster in most bird hunting or target busting situations. As any safety conscious shooter is aware, a 20-gauge shell dropped into the chamber of a 12-gauge shotgun will lodge just far enough down the barrel to allow the loading of a 12-gauge shell. Serious damage and possible injury can result if the 12-gauge shell is fired with the 20-gauge shell stuck in the barrel. However, there is a safe way to fire small-gauge ammunition in 12-gauge shotguns, courtesy of smaller-gauge inserts that fit in the chambers of most break-open firearms.

Budget .45 Colt Cowboy Guns: Heritage Comes Up Shooting - February 2006 According to a number of online dictionaries, there is no definition listed for the term, “cowboy gun.” Nevertheless, the popularity of revolvers descending from the Colt Single Action Army has brought new meaning to these words. Since 1999 we have tested at least 18 different handguns that fit what we define as a cowboy gun, and now there are two more entering the market.

Self-Defense Shotguns: FN's Police Handily Beats Armscor - March 2006 We search the marketplace to find the best values for our readers, and in looking around, we came across CDNN Sports based in Abilene, Texas. CDNN is a gun distributor that specializes in closeouts. The public can order non-gun items directly from them, but you will need to get your local gun dealer to receive and transfer the firearms for you (usually for a $25 to $50 fee).

Hide-and-Seek CCW Style: Concealment Holsters Tested - August 1999 Of main concern to the holder of a state-issued license to carry a concealed handgun is for that gun to remain concealed. That said, it is unwise to use a holster not specifically designed for your gun, because you must be able to put it into action. Furthermore, the gun/holster combination must fit your body style and your environment.

.22LR Bolt-Actions: How Much Quality Can You Buy For $300? - April 2000 Looking for a bargain in firearms is usually a bad place to start, because, over the years we’ve found that in most cases, you get what you pay for. But on rare occasions, Gun Tests has found well-made, accurate, easy-to-shoot inexpensive firearms in all categories.

Semi-Auto Shotguns: Browning Gold Sporting Beats Benelli - August 2006 As the average age of clay-target shooters continues to inch higher, many veterans are turning to less expensive, lighter, softer-shooting semiautomatics as substitutes for their over-unders. The common objective is to find a firearm that doesn’t strain the pocketbook; is easy on the arm muscles; and doesn’t send the shooter into shoulder shock from recoil.

Glock 22 Our Pick Over Five Other .40 S&W Defense Pistols - December 1998 Because of its popularity and wide acceptance, the .40 S&W is destined to become one of the great cartridges. For the most part, anything a 9mm can do, a .40 S&W can do better. If a manufacturer has a 9mm handgun in its product line, it is very likely that there is a .40 S&W counterpart.