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Mossberg 464 Review
The Mossberg 464 is an American-made lever action rifle that they brought out in 2008. From forum posts and lack of new stock at retailers, I believe that the centerfire 30-30 version is now discontinued. Can it measure up to the greats like the Winchester 94 and Marlin 336? Let’s find out! Mossberg 464 Specifications…
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Gerber Air Ranger Review
I don’t typically review knives because I’m not going to go through the effort of scientific sharpness and durability testing (check out Project Farm on YouTube for that kind of stuff) but I picked up this Gerber Air Ranger and have been using it daily for about a month. How about a review in bullet…
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Huglu Renova SA Review
The Huglu Renova SA is a semi automatic, inertia-driven, shotgun from Turkey. Wolverine Supplies had them on sale for a screaming deal and I’m a sucker for a sale, so I bought one. Is the Huglu Renova the same as the CZ 1012? Yes, with a few accessory differences. The case is the same, shotgun…
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A look back on 2023 and a look forward to 2024
2023 was a busy year for me. 2023 by the numbers Publishing videos on alternative platforms To put it plainly, the YouTube competitors aren’t getting any traction. Playeur, Rumble, Odysee, Bitchute, and Juxxi only make up for 2-5% of the total views I’d get on a video vs the 95-99% on YouTube. I’ll still auto-populate…
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Muck Boots: Arctic Sport vs Pro vs Pathfinders
For outdoor enthusiasts, the quest for the perfect footwear often lands in the realm of Muck Boots. Known for their practicality, these boots come in various models, each tailored to specific needs. Let’s embark on a comparative journey through the Arctic Sport, Arctic Pro, and Pathfinders to uncover the strengths and considerations that make a…
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CZ600 Alpha Review
The CZ 600 series is a new centerfire, bolt action from CZ. It uses a 3 lug bolt for smaller cartridges and a 6 lug bolt for larger ones, giving it a quick, 60 degree bolt throw and is guaranteed sub-MOA. CZ600 Versions Compared The Alpha is the cheapest version at just under $1000 (as…
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6.5 Swedish vs 6.5 Creedmoor
6.5 Swedish Mauser, or 6.5×55, is the oldest smokeless powder 6.5 cartridge, the OG. It was developed in the early 1890’s. 6.5 Creedmoor is one of the newest 6.5 cartridges being developed in 2007. So how do they compare? Overall: the 6.5 Creedmoor is more efficient and is loaded to higher pressure. It makes the…
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Winchester Model 94 Review
Reviewing the ubiquitous Win 94 is a bit odd but some people might want an overview of what they’re like. The Winchester 94 first came out in, shocker, 1894. Originally chambered in blackpowder cartridges 38-55 and 32-40, it was offered in .30 Winchester Centerfire (AKA 30-30) the year after. This is a very old design…
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150 vs 170 grain for 30-30 Winchester
30-30 Winchester used to be the most popular deer cartridge in the earlier part of the century but its popularity has decreased as we’ve been getting more powerful cartridges in more accurate platforms. But if you’ve still got a Marlin 336 or Winchester 94 in 30-30, you might be wondering whether 150 or 170 grain…
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Buying a Sporterized Mauser
Sporterized Mausers are a pretty inexpensive rifles with very solid actions and tons of aftermarket part availability but there are a few things to watch for. I’m no expert, but I recently got my hands on 4 random Swede Mauser 96’s so I can talk to the differences and what to look for. I got…
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