One of the classic 20th century American rifle designs is the Ruger Mini-14, and despite the proliferation of AR-style rifles and other semi-automatic platforms, the Mini-14 soldiers on, more than 50 years since its introduction. While it’s a solid rifle in its own right, the popularity of the Mini-14 has to be partially attributed to its presence in popular culture, most notably as one of the chosen firearms for “The A-Team,” a popular ’80s action series. Today, the Mini-14 is still in production, and with approximately 3 million made, there are plenty out on the market, so understandably, it has…

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In this episode, Brent Wheat and Roy Huntington discuss why this 130-year-old classic is still the ‘adjustable wrench’ of the firearms world, debunk the myths about lever-action accuracy and explain why basic hunting skills matter far more than ballistic spreadsheets. The post The .30-30 Should Have Died 50 Years Ago! appeared first on GUNS Magazine. Read the full article here

You might be familiar with some of the biggest bucks ever killed, named after hunters that bagged them. The Hanson Buck, the largest typical whitetail that still sits atop the record books. Or the Butcher Buck, the second biggest non-typical ever taken, with a rack that looks more like a geological formation than deer antlers.But, you might be less familiar with Boone and Crockett’s “Picked Up” category, which recognizes some of the world’s biggest dead heads ever found. Yes, these deer still occupy the same list on Boone and Crockett’s record book. They’re just noted as picked up under the…

Colonel George Armstrong Custer, along with the 700 men in the U.S. 7th Cavalry were ultimately defeated in the infamous Battle of the Little Bighorn in southeastern Montana in June of 1876, but they certainly weren’t without firepower. Based on archeological findings, over 50 different types of firearms were used at the Battle of the Greasy Grass—these are 5 of the most notable. Springfield 1873 Trapdoor Carbine.Springfield 1873 Trapdoor CarbineU.S. troops in the frontier found themselves undergunned, stuck using slow muzzle-loading rifles amid flying arrows, charging horses, swinging war clubs, and more. In 1865, the army started converting muskets into…

While they drew clear ergonomic inspiration from John Browning’s legendary 1911 pistol, Star’s designs carved out their own distinct mechanical path, omitting the grip safety and simplifying the internal lockwork. In 1975, Star caught lightning in a bottle with the introduction of the Model PD. The post Resurrecting the Star PD appeared first on GUNS Magazine. Read the full article here

Lever-action rifles have seen a recent resurgence in popularity, with many manufacturers offering modernized takes on the classic lever-action concept. While others have added polymer furniture, M-Lok handguards and Picatinny rails, Taylor’s & Co. took a different direction with its modernization. The company’s TC73 has classic lines and a classic appearance, but unlike other lever-actions, this one has a few unique features. Watch our “Gun of the Week” episode above to see it in action. “What’s really neat about this one is that it’s chambered in 9 mm. 9 mm? Why would you want 9 mm, you ask? Well, what’s…

In deer camp last year, gunwriter Richard Mann and I were talking about rifle cartridges, and he made a great point about the guns people suggest youth and women shooters use for big game. Richard is one of the most knowledgeable shooters out there. He’s tested countless cartridges and shot game all over the world for more than 25 years. So the points he makes are worth listening to.His big question was, why do we suggest women and kids hunt with cartridges like the .243, 6.5 Creedmoor, or .257 Roberts, then turn around and bring a .300 Win. Mag into…

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00:00:05 Speaker 1: Welcome to This Country Life. I’m your host, Brent Reeves from coon hunting to trotlining and just in general country living. I want you to stay a while as I share my experiences in life lessons. This Country Life is presented by Case Knives from the Store More Studio on Meat Eaters Podcast Network, bringing you the best outdoor podcast the airways have to offer. All right, friends, grab a chair or drop that tailgate. I’ve got some stories to share. Lessons from where the red Fern grows. Well, this was going to be a little different…