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38-40 Winchester: Testing the “Weaker” Myth

Explore the true story behind the 38-40 Winchester cartridge myth, revealing its unique design, performance, and historical role versus the more famed 44-40 round.

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30 Luger: A Cartridge Ahead of Its Market

30 Luger: Ahead of its time. Image shows a Luger pistol with toggle-lock action and wooden grip

Discover the history and unique ballistics of the 30 Luger cartridge, a pioneering flat-shooting, low-recoil pistol round launched in 1900 ahead of its time.

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9mm Browning Long: How Logistics Beat a Sound Cartridge

Illustration titled "The Cartridge That Lost," showing a 9mm Browning Long round and FN Model 1903 pistol over a European map, with text: Logistics, not ballistics. 9mm Browning Long: 1903-1946

Explore the history and technical details of the 9mm Browning Long - a competitive cartridge that lost the standardization race due to timing and logistics, not ballistics.

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44 Special in a Lever-Action Rifle

Mild manners, real performance. Carbine-ready, +100 to +200 fps. 44 Special lever-action loads

The 44 Special shines in a lever-action carbine.

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357 Magnum in a Lever-Action Rifle

357 Magnum Lever Gun - Loads that shine in a rifle. Illustration of a lever-action rifle overlaid with a .357 Magnum bullet

Unlock the full potential of 357 Magnum in your lever gun

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38 Special in a Lever-Action Rifle

Lever Action Fun – Load Data: Plinking loads for your rifle

Explore how the 38 Special cartridge excels in lever-action rifles with low recoil, safe bullet choices, and practical handloading tips for reliable, accurate shooting.

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32-20 Winchester: The Cartridge That Survived Three Eras

Three Eras. Legacy Cartridge: from lever-actions to cowboy shooting, featuring .32-20 Winchester ammunition, a revolver, and a lever-action rifle

Explore the unique history of the 32-20 Winchester cartridge, a versatile round that thrived across three distinct eras of American firearms.

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Common 357 Magnum Reloading Mistakes to Avoid

357 Mag Mistakes And how to avoid them — correct vs incorrect cartridge loading comparison

Learn the critical reloading errors that could damage your revolver or cause injury.

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44 Magnum in a Lever-Action Rifle

44 Mag Lever Gun: Loads for your carbine — two .44 Magnum cartridges in front of a lever-action rifle silhouette

Unlock the full potential of your lever-action rifle with optimized 44 Magnum handloads tailored for longer barrels and tube magazines.

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45-70 vs 444 Marlin Which Lever Gun Cartridge Is Right

Two lever-action rifles showcased on wooden crates, highlighting the 'Lever Gun Duel: 45-70 vs 444' theme.

Two big-bore lever guns, one action. Here's how to pick.

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45-70 vs 450 Bushmaster Which Big Bore Is Right for You

Two rifles featured in the 'Big Bore Battle: 45-70 vs 450' with a vintage-style background.

Two big bores, one bullet diameter, very different

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Reloading 45-70 for the Marlin 1895 Lever Action Guide

Marlin 1895 Guide Reloading Special with gun oil and wooden handle on a vintage background, perfect for firearm enthusiasts.

Load 45-70 safely for your Marlin 1895 lever gun.

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30-30 Winchester vs 45-70 Government: The Lever-Action Showdown

Lever-Action Rifle Showdown: 30-30 vs 45-70

Compare the iconic 30-30 Winchester and 45-70 Government cartridges. Discover which lever-action caliber wins in ballistics, recoil, and big game hunting.