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Rifles

Taking the Savage Impulse Mountain Hunter in 7mm PRC to Moose Country

While its 6.5 Creedmoor version performed well against blacktail in California, the Savage Impulse Mountain Hunter, this time in 7mm PRC, was taken to the Great White North to seek out some much larger game.

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Rifles

Winchester Xpert Suppressor Ready .22LR: Full Review

Winchester's Xpert 22 Suppressor-Ready rifle optimizes features and portability in a rimfire package that's perfect for the range, tree stand, trail or truck. Here's a full review.

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Rifles

Crucial Concealment Universal Light Holster: 30-Day Carry Review

A discreet holster for carrying pistols with lights, this holster is truly "one size fits all."

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Holsters

Milt Sparks 55BN Holster: Full Review

Dubbed "the Professional" for good reason.

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Handguns

Review: Canik Taran Tactical Innovations (TTI) Combat Pistol

Can a Turkish delight really earn the Combat Master's mark?

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Holsters

N8 Tactical Multiflex Holster: Carry Review

Rather than a "universal fit" holster, the N8 Tactical Multiflex is custom fit to your gun. Here's a full review.

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Handguns

Smith & Wesson 2023 Spec Series M&P Metal M2.0: Full Review

Smith & Wesson's Performance Center builds the metal-frame M&P Spec Series for go-­fast gurus.

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Gear

Upgrade Your Glock: XS Fiber Optic Sights

XS Sights recently introduced a new option for Glock shooters pairing a high-contrast green fiber-optic front with a black serrated notch rear. The set's precise sight picture and steel construction represents a significant upgrade.

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Rifle

Sized-Up Straight-Wall: Winchester .400 Legend

Winchester's straight-wall .400 Legend paired with the bolt-action XPR rifle prove to be a formidable pairing during an Idaho bear hunt.

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Handguns

Price & Performance: Custom SA-35, Federal TSS Ammo, Plano Fieldlocker

This edition of Gun Notes explores the relationship between price and performance. Examining a Cylinder & Slide custom Springfield Armory SA-35, Federal's Heavyweight TSS turkey loads, and the Plano Field Locker gun case, Kurtenbach suggests there are times when you get exactly what you pay for.

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Industry

Sights & Sounds: Gun Notes Returns

Announced in October 2023 print edition, the longstanding column once home to Elmer Keith and Craig Boddington returns! Gun Notes will employ thorough test standards and relate the results for practical application.

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Industry

Ammo & Acquisitions: Who is the Czechoslovak Group (CSG)?

In this edition of Gun Notes, Joe Kurtenbach visits the Czech Republic to learn more about the Czechoslovak Group (CSG), the organization interested in buying Federal, Remington, and other American ammo companies.

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