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Weatherby Element II Review: Better Than the Element I?

The Weatherby Element was a TFL best-of pick for years. I put the redesigned Element II DUX Edition to work to see if it got better or worse.

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I’m Steve Gould, and Target Focused Life is where I share honest shotgun reviews, head-to-head showdowns, and practical shooting tips. I’ve been in the shooting industry since 2009, first with the Gould Brothers trick shooting act and now as the host of TFL. My goal is simple: help you find the right shotgun, shoot better, and enjoy the sport more.

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