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Handloads: Other Powders For The 6.5 mm Creedmoor
Hodgdon H4350 is so popular for handloading the 6.5 mm Creedmoor that the propellant is frequently unavailable or is in short supply as a result.
The Armed Citizen® April 10, 2023
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
Selling The Barrett 'Light Fifty'
Barrett's "Light Fifty," the M82A1 and the subsequent M107A1, are legendary for their reliability and power, but in the early 1980s, Ronnie Barret was just a man with an idea and a prototype. Here's how he sold it.
Product Preview: Caldwell Hydrosled
The Caldwell Hydrosled provides rock-solid support for your rifle or shotgun, making it great for accuracy work like sighting-in.
In Memoriam: Robert Hodgdon—1938-2023
Robert “Bob” Hodgdon, a co-founder of Hodgdon Powder, passed away on Jan. 13, 2023.
5 Great Guns In The Cody Firearms Museum
As the author recently found out during a road trip with his father to the Buffalo Bill Center of the West and Cody Firearms Museum, through its 4,000 displayed firearms, the facility pieces together the story of firearm development and their unique role in the American experience.
Product Preview: Leapers UTG AR15 Lower Upgrade Kit
The Lower Upgrade Kit from Leapers is a quick and economical way to enhance your AR-15’s lower receiver.
New For 2023: Stevens 560 Field Shotgun
Savage Arms expanded its Stevens lineup of shotguns in 2023 with an all-new, gas-operated, semi-automatic 12-gauge that's priced affordably.
2023 Golden Bullseye Pioneer Award: Bill Wilson, President/Founder Of Wilson Combat
Bill Wilson founded Wilson Combat in 1977; since that time, the company has been an innovator and leader in the field of high-performance M1911 custom pistols, handgun accessories, AR-15-pattern rifles and countless other firearm products.
The Armed Citizen® April 7, 2023
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 Of The Week: Marlin 1895 Trapper
This week, on the range, American Rifleman staff had a chance to shoot Marlin's new 1895 Trapper, a short, handy version of the company's longer SBL model, and like the first of the Ruger-made Marlins, this one performed admirably on the range.
Preview: 44th Edition Blue Book Of Gun Values
Blue Book Publications has announced the release of its 44th edition, providing readers and subscribers with more than 2,500 pages of updated firearm values.
Charter Arms .44 S&W Spl. Bulldog: The 'Wrong' Revolver For The Right Reasons
This old-school, snub-nose revolver may not be in trending style today, but it sure is comfortable to carry and still packs a punch.
MidwayUSA Foundation Supports Youth Shooting Programs With $4.6 Million
There are approximately 2,800 youth shooting teams and nearly 80 youth shooting sports organizations with a MidwayUSA Foundation endowment. Each are eligible to receive a five-percent cash grant each year.
Inside Silencer Central
Silencer Central has become one of the nation's preeminent retailers of suppressors, and thanks to founder Brandon Maddox's experience in the pharmaceutical world, it's also developed a novel buying process that allows for suppressors to be shipped right to a customer's door.
New For 2023: Zenith Firearms ZF-5
Zenith Firearms used to import roller-delayed blowback firearms, but now, the company is producing its ZF-5 pistol-caliber platform right here in the USA.
Rifleman Report: Enlightenment Through Discovery
Discovery is an inherently thrilling experience—after all, coming into contact with what you don’t already know is certain to stimulate the mind and excite the senses.
Rifleman Q&A: Why So Light With The M1 Carbine?
I know the M1 carbine was issued in large numbers during World War II but that it was considered to be under-powered. It seems our military would have been better served by a firearm of this type that had better performance. Why wasn’t this done?
Editor’s Choice: Colt CBX
COLT has entered an entirely new category with its CBX—a bolt-action precision rifle that, thanks to the Colt/CZ Group partnership, shares bolt geometry with the CZ Model 600.
2023 NRA Board Election Results
The National Rifle Association is pleased to announce the preliminary results of the 2023 Board of Directors election.