Gun Review: Mauser M18 Savanna Rifle in .270 Winchester
I hate starting out a review with an apology, but it’s necessary. Jason Evans, CEO of the Blaser Group, spent his valuable time on an interview with me at the Dallas Safari Club in...
Gun Review: Ruger SFAR 16.1″ in .308 Winchester
Don't think of the Ruger SFAR as an AR10 in an AR-15's body. It's more like an AR-15 that's chambered in .308 Winchester. And it's wonderful.
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Desert Tech: Bullpup Rifles That Defy Bullpup Stereotypes
Bullpups don't always get a lot of love for reasons most people who've shot them already know. First and foremost, their triggers are uniformly awful. That's because of all the linkage required between the...
Build Precision and Accuracy Into Your AR Platform Rifle With a Ballistic Advantage Barrel
Whether you're building an AR platform rifle or customizing one you already own, one choice you make will result in the biggest difference in your rifle's accuracy and performance...the barrel you choose.
Your rifle's barrel...
One More Time: What Does the AR Stand For in AR-15?
The AR-15 platform rifle is the most popular rifle in the United States. Yet somehow, the meaning of "AR" (as in the AR-15 or AR-10 rifles) continues to be the subject of much debate....
What Is The AR-15 Forward Assist And Why Do I Need It?
The AR-15 forward assist, a mechanical feature found on most AR-15 pattern rifles, is something that newbies might not totally understand. You'll find the forward assist assembly on the right-hand side of your rifle...
Gun Review: Henry Homesteader 9mm Carbine
When Henry launched the semi-automatic Homesteader at SHOT Show this year I was surprised, of course, given the brand's historical focus on lever guns, and I admit that my initial reaction was also a...
Winchester and Savage Announce New 400 Legend Cartridge and Rifles
Hunters in the four-or-so states with allowances specific to straight-walled cartridges are buying enough rifles and ammo to keep the industry pumping out new product to serve this niche! The newest straight-walled entrant --...
Illinois Freedom Week Starts Today: Federal Court Blocks Enforcement of Illinois ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban
Yesterday afternoon, US District Court Judge Stephen McGlynn issued a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of the so-called Protect Illinois Communities Act. The injunction impacts all aspects of the law and as word quickly spread...
Scopes For Beginners: What is the Parallax Adjustment Knob and How Do I Use...
Many shooters will never nail a sub-MOA group due not to a lack of skill or a questionable rifle, but to misunderstanding a scope's parallax adjustment and what it's for. Hint: it ain't "side...
Gun Review: Henry U.S. Survival AR-7 Rifle
I remember the AR-7 of my youth as a finicky, fairly delicate, but super cool, fun little rifle. Today's Henry US Survival AR-7 Rifle keeps all the cool of the old AR-7, but...
Gun Review: Blaser R8 Ultimate Carbon Hunting Rifle
“You’ll be the first American writing a review for this new R8.” I probably would have said “yes” to any opportunity to review another Blaser gun, but that added some extra spice to get...