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Review: Sako’s Modular S20
With a history of producing high-quality rifles since just after World War I, Finnish gunmaker Sako remains on the cutting edge of bolt-action design—and it shows in the adaptable S20.
Book Preview: Straight Shooting By Anthony Matarese, Jr.
Two-time world sporting clays champion Anthony I. Matarese, Jr., literally grew up on a sporting clays range, has notched national wins in several disciplines and is one of the top shotgun coaches in the country.
The Armed Citizen® Jan. 9, 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.
New For 2023: Colt CBX
For the first time in more than a decade, Colt has a bolt-action rifle in its lineup. The Colt CBX is designed and built from the ground up to be a player in the Precision Rifle Series.
New For 2023: FN 510 & 545 Tactical
FN America brought two hard-hitting chamberings to its handgun lineup in 2023, introducing the FN 510 Tactical and FN 545 Tactical in 10 mm Auto and .45 ACP, respectively.
Preview: Warthog Sharpeners V-Sharp Curve
The V-Sharp Curve from Warthog Sharpeners is a fast and easy-to-use sharpening tool, whether in the kitchen, shop or on the go during camping, hunting or boating.
From 'Poor Invention' To America’s Best: The M1903 Service Rifle
Not until the .30-’06 Sprg. cartridge breathed new life into the sputtering ’03 Springfield was the rifle ready to become a battlefield legend. The .30-’06 chambering and other changes combined to make the ’03 America’s greatest military bolt-action.
War Drums: The Thompson Drum Magazine In Combat
When the early models of the Thompson submachine gun first saw combat in World War II, so did its drum magazines. Despite its shortcomings and complexity, these drum magazines continued to see use throughout the war.
Subscription-Based Ammo Sales Increasing?
From Hollywood to personal-hygiene products, subscription-based living is no new concept, but is it one that will catch on in an industry filled with die-hard purists and traditional shoppers?
Rifleman Q&A: Colt SAA Logo Confusion
I have a Colt Single Action Army revolver dated 1902-1903 with the Serial No. 230507. It has a 4¾" barrel, approximately 70 percent bluing and is chambered in .45 Colt. My question is, when did Colt begin putting the Rampant Colt logo onto the cylinder?
The Armed Citizen® Jan. 6, 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.
NRA Gun Of The Week: Davidson's Radical Firearms RAD RF-15 RDR
Watch American Rifleman staff on the range this week with the Radical Firearms RAD-15 from Davidson’s, an enhanced AR-15 loaded with premium components at a price that’s hard to beat.
Review: Luth-AR MCA-22 Chassis For The Ruger 10/22
The brainchild of a competitive shooter and an engineer as a lightweight solution for Ruger's 10/22, the Luth-AR MCA-22 Chassis has several features geared for precision rimfire competition.
5.11 Tactical's Ultimate Gear Giveaway
There is time left to win $2,500 in gear from 5.11 Tactical through its Ultimate Gear Giveaway.
New For 2023: POF-USA Tombstone
Billed as the first-ever production lever-action rifle chambered for 9 mm Luger, the POF-USA Tombstone is one of the most unique designs to emerge from a company known for novel takes on firearm concepts.
Joaquin Jackson’s Winchester 1894 Collection Set For Auction
A unique collection of Winchester Model 94s, amassed by legendary Texas Ranger Joaquin Jackson, will go up for auction on Jan. 13, 2023.
Ruger's 22/45: A Blend Of Two Legendary Pistols
The Ruger 22/45 is a blending of two legendary repeaters, Browning's M1911 and Bill Ruger's Standard Auto, with modern features such as a Picatinny rail and barrel threading that makes for an incredibly fun plinker that happens to come chambered for a ubiquitous and fun- and easy-to-shoot cartridge: .22 LR.
150 Years Of The Colt Single Action Army
Initially developed as a dedicated sidearm for the U.S. military, the Colt Single Action Army became iconic as one of the tools that tamed the frontier and embodied the spirit of the American West.
Preview: Desert Tech Trek-22
Owners of Ruger 10/22-pattern semi-automatic rifles will benefit from the modularity and compactness of the Trek-22 bullpup conversion kit.
New 4473 Released By BATFE
A new Form 4473 released by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) in early December includes a variety of changes on the portion completed by the FFL.