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7mm Remington Magnum | Best all around big game rifle?

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10/05/2024

My Remington 700 in 7 mm Remington Magnum has always performed well. Though I bought it in 1991, and used it hard since then, it remains my go-to rifle for nasty weather big game hunts. Here is why it works for me.

Bravo 1.25 LT Custom Modified – Could this be the ultimate hunting knife?

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04/07/2024

Bark River had a HUGE challenge by me to improve on their most popular “Bravo LT” model. But, with a request to modify the blade, you won’t believe the results. It may just be the best hunting knife ever.

Review: Tough, reliable Cold Steel SRK knife has worked for me for 20+ years

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09/17/2021

For more than 20 years, a Cold Steel SRK was my main hunting/survival knife. Inexpensive, but reliable, this knife is a good choice for beginner and advanced bushcrafters/hunters/survival types.