American Rifleman


The world’s oldest and largest firearms authority, American Rifleman features articles, videos and breaking news on the latest guns, gear and ammunition.
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New For 2024: Walther Arms PDP F-Series PRO
Walther's PDP F-Series guns are designed for those with smaller hands, and now, these models are outfitted with all of the features from the company's PRO series of handguns.
Handloads: A Subsonic .357 Mag. Rifle Load
In a lever-action rifle, the .357 Mag. offers tremendous utility to the target shooter, varminter or even the short-range whitetail deer hunter.
Rifleman Q&A: Loads For A Deerslayer
I have a classic, 1951-vintage Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight 20-ga. pump-action shotgun with a 2 3/4" chamber and a 2 3⁄8"-chambered smoothbore Deerslayer barrel for use with slugs. Are there factory 2 3/4" buckshot loads that have shot sizes larger than No. 3?
Hitting The Mark: Wilson Combat’s .300 HAM’R
Although factory-loaded ammunition options for the .300 HAM’R are limited, handloaders can optimize this potent AR-15 cartridge to suit a variety of applications.
The Armed Citizen® Oct. 14, 2024
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
Ruger Celebrates 75th Anniversary With More Limited-Edition 10/22s
Ruger has created four 75th Anniversary Ruger 10/22 models, adding special touches that make an already firearm into something special and timeless.
Preview: Origin Concealed Carry Wallet
Origin’s Concealed Carry Wallet is a slim way to carry up to six cards and cash, and it’s made in the USA.
Favorite Firearms: “Show Me A Carbine With Real Power And I’ll Buy It!”
From the October 2024 pages of American Rifleman, NRA member, John Allen Pritchard writes about a rifle he's carried and hunted with for over 50 years.
Howa Launches New Super Deluxe & Superlite Rifle Models
Howa USA launched a series of new bolt-action rifles in 2024, including an even lighter Superlite, as well as a nicely outfitted Super Deluxe model.
I Defend The 2nd: Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie is one of the most successful and influential mixed martial arts fighters of all time. He's also one of the biggest supporters of the Second Amendment and our right to keep and bear arms.
Gun Of The Week: Walther PDP Pro SD 4.6” Compact Two-Tone Tan
The Walther PDP Pro SD 4.6” Compact in Flat Dark Earth, as seen here, comes as a fully featured 9 mm semi-automatic that’s designed for everyday carry.
The Armed Citizen® Oct. 11, 2024
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
Gun Manufacturers & Collectors: An Untapped Market Or Missed Opportunity?
Collectors are without doubt the most passionate and active buyers of guns and accessories, and yet this segment of the gun market is often overlooked and ignored by modern-day manufacturers.
Langdon Tactical Technology Celebrates 10th Anniversary
From the U.S. Marine Corps to Team Beretta to custom gunsmith, Ernest Langdon's company, Langdon Tactical Technology, is celebrating 10 years of business in 2024 with a commemorative 92 Elite LTT pistol.
I Have This Old Gun: French Tabatière Rifle
The Tabatière is one of several breechloading conversions of existing military muskets, but unlike many others, this one continued to see use in the civilian world.
New For 2024: CZ 600 American
CZ re-invented its approach to the modern bolt-action with its 600 line of rifles. Now, the CZ 600 American provides a specially configured and styled version for North American hunters.
Review: Tanfoglio Force 22L TB
Few shooting experiences are more satisfying than firing a full-size .22 Long Rifle-chambered pistol. Most instructors agree that this is the best way to introduce new shooters to the fundamentals of firing a handgun.
NRA Whittington Center Hosts The Shootists, Welcomes All
Surrounded by the picturesque mountains of northeastern New Mexico, the NRA Whittington Center is a unique sight to behold and a shooting sports adventure facility without equal in the world.
Raising The Bar: Ruger’s Generation II American Rifle
Ruger’s original and well-regarded American Rifle line has been joined by a second-generation family that takes the bolt-action platform to new levels through a series of practical, attractive enhancements.
Springfield Armory Offers 2024 M1A Gear Up Promotion
Customers who purchase a new Springfield Armory M1A rifle between Sept. 1, 2024, and Dec. 31, 2024, are eligible to receive two 20-round magazines and an M1A scope mount for free as part of the Gear Up promotion.