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Winchester Issues Recall For 9 mm Ammunition

Tue, 06/29/2021 - 07:00
Winchester has issued a recall on specific lots of 115-gr. FMJ and JHP 9 mm ammunition for faulty propellant that may result in bore obstructions. 

ARTV Preview: Remington Ammunition, Springfield Armory Hellcat RDP and The Jacob's Rifle

Tue, 06/29/2021 - 07:00
In this season premiere of American Rifleman Television, we take a look at what Vista Outdoors is doing to get the Remington Ammunition plant back up to speed, examine the Springfield Armory Hellcat RDP and look back at the John Jacob Rifle.

The U.S. Model 1855 Pistol Carbine

Mon, 06/28/2021 - 07:00
Adopted alongside the U.S. Model 1855 Rifle and Rifle-Musket, the Model 1855 Pistol Carbine mated a shoulder stock to a big-bore handgun. While soon rendered obsolete by better carbines, such as the Sharps, the M1855s saw service against the Apache and Cheyenne and in the American Civil War.

NRA Benefactor Michael Fuljenz Named ANA Dealer Of The Year

Mon, 06/28/2021 - 07:00
NRA Benefactor and NRA Publications Official Bullion and Rare Coin Expert Michael Fuljenz has been named the 2021 Dealer of the Year by the American Numismatic Association.

The Armed Citizen® June 28, 2021

Mon, 06/28/2021 - 07:00
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.

Winchester Celebrates 100th Anniversary Of Super-X

Sun, 06/27/2021 - 07:00
Winchester is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its Super-X cartridge family with a number of retro offerings styled like the company's 1920s ammo boxes.

Breaking Barriers: Ruger's .204

Sun, 06/27/2021 - 07:00
Based off of the .222 Remington Magnum cartridge and stuffed with a .20-cal. Hornady bullet, the Ruger .204 cartridge supplies 4,200 f.p.s. with mild recoil and surprisingly good barrel life.

The .44-40 Winchester: History and Performance

Sat, 06/26/2021 - 07:00
It is said that the Winchester Model 1873 lever-action rifle is one of the guns that "Won the West." The same could also be said for its cartridge which still lives on to this day, the .44-40 Winchester, the history of which is explored here. 

Best Seller: CVA Scout

Sat, 06/26/2021 - 07:00
The CVA Scout breech-loading rifle has proved its popularity again, being the fourth-most sold single-shot rifle of 2020.  

NRA Gun of the Week: Springfield Armory 2020 Waypoint

Fri, 06/25/2021 - 07:00
On this week’s “Gun of the Week” video preview American Rifleman staff take to the range Springfield Armory’s bolt-action hunting rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor.

Rifleman Q&A: CMP M1903A3 Sling Modifications?

Fri, 06/25/2021 - 07:00
Before government-issued firearms returned to U.S. shores, ultimately making their way to the Civilian Marksmanship Program, featured various modifications, and our latest "Questions & Answers" covers M1903A3 sling-swivel modifications.

The Armed Citizen® June 25, 2021

Fri, 06/25/2021 - 07:00
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.

Wiley X Breaks Ground at New Headquarters in Frisco, Tex.

Thu, 06/24/2021 - 07:00
Wiley X, known for its lines of durable sunglasses, has broken ground at the site of its new headquarters in Frisco, Tex.

NRA To Hold 150th Annual Meeting In Houston

Thu, 06/24/2021 - 07:00
Join thousands of NRA members as they celebrate the 150th Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Houston, Tex. on Sept. 3-5.

Taurus TX22 Competition: An Optic-Ready Rimfire

Thu, 06/24/2021 - 07:00
Following the current growing trend of optic-ready handguns, Taurus has adapted several of its handguns to accept micro red-dot sights, including the new rimfire TX22 Competition chambered in .22 LR.  

I Have This Old Gun: U.S. Model 1898 Krag–Jørgensen

Wed, 06/23/2021 - 07:00
Watch this segment of American Rifleman Television's "I Have This Old Gun" to learn about the history and development of the United States' first standard issue bolt-action rifle, the Model 1898 Krag–Jørgensen, chambered for .30-40 Krag.

Best Seller: Citadel Boss25

Wed, 06/23/2021 - 07:00
The Citadel Boss25, ergonomically modeled after the ever-popular AR-15 platform and available from Legacy Sports International, was the fifth top selling semi-automatic shotgun of 2020.

Preview: Tasmanian Tiger Modular Trooper Pack

Tue, 06/22/2021 - 07:00
Adjustable, modular and feature-rich by design, the Tasmanian Tiger Modular Trooper Pack is a 55-liter-capacity backpack that features the company’s V2-Carrying System, and more.

True Velocity Highlights 'Switch Barrel' Capability Of Its Composite Cartridges

Tue, 06/22/2021 - 07:00
True Velocity, an entrant in the U.S. Army's Next Generation Squad Weapons system trials, highlighted that its composite-cased 6.8 mm cartridge can be employed in current firearms by simply switching out barrels.

NRA 150th: Marksmanship Training Saving Lives in Vietnam

Mon, 06/21/2021 - 07:00
What does a 50-foot NRA range for .22 rifles in Oklahoma have to do with the combat effectiveness and survival of a Marine in Vietnam? In the young life of R.S. Hildreth, almost everything.

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