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Author: James Willmus

Born into a hunting family, taught the basics of shooting and hunting by old-school mentors. James is now growing from those foundations to become a western hunter with a minimalist mentality.
6.8 Western vs .270 Winchester: Ballistics, and which to pick
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6.8 Western vs .270 Winchester: Ballistics, and which to pick

ByJames Willmus March 14, 2022

At nearly a century old, the 270 Winchester has become a legendary classic, but it is also starting to show…

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7 Excellent .357 Magnum Lever-Action Rifles
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7 Excellent .357 Magnum Lever-Action Rifles

ByJames Willmus March 1, 2022March 1, 2022

There are few things more American than the lever gun, but the 357 magnum comes close. This versatile pistol round…

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.22 Long vs .22 Short: Can you use both in the same rifles?
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.22 Long vs .22 Short: Can you use both in the same rifles?

ByJames Willmus March 1, 2022March 1, 2022

The .22 Short and the .22 Long are some of the oldest American metallic cartridges around, being invented in 1857…

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Best US States for Hunting Hogs, Plus Laws and Seasons
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Best US States for Hunting Hogs, Plus Laws and Seasons

ByJames Willmus March 1, 2022March 1, 2022

Feral hogs, they’re delicious, occasionally dangerous, and cause at least $2.0 Billion in damage every year. In the U.S. there…

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7mm Rem Mag for Hunting Elk: Best ammo, max range, etc.
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7mm Rem Mag for Hunting Elk: Best ammo, max range, etc.

ByJames Willmus March 1, 2022March 1, 2022

For rifle hunters, some cartridges have become legends. One of these legends is the 7mm Remington Magnum, a longtime favorite…

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7 Best .44 Magnum Rifles: Which gun to pick, which to avoid
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7 Best .44 Magnum Rifles: Which gun to pick, which to avoid

ByJames Willmus December 24, 2021November 17, 2022

I know what some of you might be thinking, ’44 magnum rifles?’ Yep, you’ve read that correctly. It may surprise…

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10 Best Hunting Rifle Manufacturers: What brands are good?
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10 Best Hunting Rifle Manufacturers: What brands are good?

ByJames Willmus December 24, 2021August 30, 2022

Not all rifles are equal. Some are absolutely fantastic! Others are, well, junk. While we can debate endlessly on the…

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Why Shotguns Have Plugs (Plus the laws you need to know)
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Why Shotguns Have Plugs (Plus the laws you need to know)

ByJames Willmus November 3, 2021November 3, 2021

Waterfowl season begins on October 2nd in Montana. Like the rest of the country, we have 107 short days to…

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Can Regular Rifle Scopes Be Used on a Crossbow?
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Can Regular Rifle Scopes Be Used on a Crossbow?

ByJames Willmus November 3, 2021November 3, 2021

Crossbows are becoming a popular option for hunting. In most states, crossbows can be used during general big game seasons…

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Savage 93R17 Long Term Review: 17HMR on a Budget
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Savage 93R17 Long Term Review: 17HMR on a Budget

ByJames Willmus November 3, 2021November 3, 2021

About six months ago I came across a brand new Savage 93R17 left-handed model at a discount. Being a southpaw,…

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