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9mm Makarov: The Quintessential Russian Cartridge
After the AK47, there’s no more iconic Russian gun than the 9mm Makarov. Hell, even the name is definitively Russian. During the forty-plus years that defined the Cold War, the Makarov sat
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Smith & Wesson Releases New Bodyguard 2.0 CCW Handgun
It’s been a busy month for Smith & Wesson. The venerable American gunmaker recently released three new entries in its M&P Carry Comp handgun line that had fans drooling, all the while teasing a big
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The S&W Model 1854 Lever Action Rifle Line: Breakdown
Earlier this year, one of the most storied U.S. gunmakers in history, and one of the few that’s still a fully American brand, jumped into the lever gun market for the first time since the platform
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Carcano Rifle: The Most Infamous Bolt Gun in U.S. History
Outside of gun collectors and history nerds, few people could positively identify the make and model of a random 130-year-old gun from just one photo. That’s not the case with the M91/38 Carcano
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S&W Debuts 3 New Carry Comp M&P Pistols
There are now three new Performance Center M&P pistols featuring the U.S. gunmaker’s Carry Comp technology headed to gun shops and website inventories. Yup, some of the most popular entries in the
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SIG Sauer Drops Factory P320 Flux Legion Package
It used to be that if you wanted a retractable stock or brace on your pistol, you had to buy a compatible model and then head over to Flux Defense to buy one of their awesome PDW kits. If you’ve
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Send Lawyers, Guns, and Money: Hunter S. Thompson and Firearms
Hunter S. Thompson has become a lot of things to a lot of people since his death in 2005. While he was alive, it wasn’t much different. He was a public figure so controversial, that went so against
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Hawaiian Burger Sliders With Feral Hog Meat: Killer Recipe
After a successful trip to hog country last year, I found myself with a pile of ground meat to play with, in addition to the primal cuts. As I brainstormed new recipe ideas, I wanted to draw on the
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Hunting Camo: From Basic to Photorealistic and Back Again
Humans did not invent camouflage patterns. We discovered the concept like we discovered fire — we observed what nature does and replicated it to serve our purposes. Toads look like rocks, stick
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SIG Sauer’s New P320 M17 Ceremonial Pistol
As an extension of SIG Sauer’s Modular Handgun System program with the U.S. Army, the gunmaker crafted a series of pistols for the Sentinels over the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National
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Merino Sheep on a Hobby Farm
Homesteaders raise Merino sheep for their high-quality, soft, fine wool as well as their meat. They are medium-sized and manageable which makes them popular for small-scale farming. With quality
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Belgian Bearded d’Anver
My friend is raising Belgian Bearded d’Anver chickens and roosters. They are a true bantam breed. This means there are no full-sized counterpart. People raise d’Anvers for exhibition (4H, FAA,
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Golden Sebright Bantam Chicken
Gold Laced Sebright chickens are true bantams. They don’t have a larger counterpart. Mature hens will weigh around 20 ounces and roosters will weigh around 22 ounces. See my beautiful Sebrights in
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Types of Goats and Reasons for Raising Them
There are many types of goats, and each are bred for different purposes. They fall into three primary categories: dairy, meat, and fiber. Dairy breeds like Saanen, Nubian, and Alpine provide
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What I Wish I Knew Before Getting Chickens
Please learn from this list of what I wish I knew before getting chickens. I started with stories about predators wiping out my friends’ chickens. Keeping your chickens safe is crucial, as even
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9 Things to Consider Before Raising Chickens
Keeping chickens for farm-fresh eggs can be a rewarding and fun experience, but it requires effort. Understanding what to anticipate will help you determine if it’s a fit for you at this time.
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Ground vs Raised Beds vs Pots ~ Pros and Cons of Each
Here is what to consider when deciding where to plant your garden: in the ground vs raised beds vs pots and containers. Learn the pros and cons of each gardening spot. If you have a ... [Read
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How to Start Gardening
Before I became interested in gardening, I would go to the store, buy seeds, come home, and plant them. I didn’t know that certain plants grow best in certain areas. I also didn’t know that ...
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Smart Gardening Tips for Beginners to Get You Started
Before you buy anything or do anything, learn these gardening tips for beginners. I explain exactly what to do. To be successful gardening, it takes more than buying seeds, planting them, and
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How to Start a Vegetable Garden for Beginners for SUCCESS the 1ST Time
It’s fun to buy seeds (they are inexpensive!) and to imagine yourself growing lots of vegetables and fruits. But don’t buy anything until you learn which types of plants grow well in your area.