• Norinco JW-25 “Mini Mauser” Review

    Norinco JW-25 “Mini Mauser” Review

    The Norinco JW-25 “Mini Mauser,” is a bit of an odd duck. It is essentially a Chinese-made bolt action fashioned after the CZ 452, dressed up in a stock that mimics the German Mauser K98k service rifle. For military history buffs or those who want a .22LR that doesn’t look like a modern polymer toy,

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  • Snowpeak M60B PCP Air Rifle Review

    Snowpeak M60B PCP Air Rifle Review

    The Snowpeak M60 is a bolt action, bullpup, PCP (Pre-charged Pneumatic) air rifle. Rather than CO2 or muscle-power, it uses a very high pressure air tank. PCP air rifles like the Snowpeak give good pressure, consistent accuracy, and with a special compressor they’re pretty easy to charge back up. A buddy of mine bought this

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  • Mossberg 395: The Budget Bolt-Action “Duck Gun”

    Mossberg 395: The Budget Bolt-Action “Duck Gun”

    There was a time in American hunting history when the pump-action was considered a bit of a luxury. If you wanted a 12-gauge repeater on a shoestring budget, you looked at a bolt-action. The Mossberg 395 is a relic of that era—a magazine-fed, bolt-operated shotgun that is as unconventional as it is clunky. Overview The

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  • JTS E60.2 Over/Under Review: A Budget-Friendly Workhorse?

    JTS E60.2 Over/Under Review: A Budget-Friendly Workhorse?

    Over/under shotguns are often associated with high price tags and fancy engravings, but the JTS E60.2 aims for a different target. This is a Turkish-made utility gun imported by JTS out of Texas. It is designed for the hunter who wants the reliability of a break-action without the four-digit investment. I recently took this out

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  • Savage Model 170 / 170A Review: The Pump-Action 30-30

    Savage Model 170 / 170A Review: The Pump-Action 30-30

    Overview The Savage Model 170 is a bit of an odd duck in the world of centerfire rifles. At first glance, you might mistake it for a 20-gauge shotgun. In reality, it is a pump-action rifle chambered in the classic .30-30 Winchester. Introduced as a budget-friendly alternative to the famous Remington 760 series, the 170

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  • F2 Bravo Tekto Knife Review

    F2 Bravo Tekto Knife Review

    The Tekto F2 Bravo is a light, relatively slim pocket knife made of quality materials for everyday handling and light-duty work. It features ceramic ball bearings, a high end look with titanium accents and D2 steel. On the bottom, it has a window breaker for heavy-duty usage. Overall, the F2 Bravo is a folding knife,

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