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Hornady's A-Tip Match Bullet Claims New Record
A relative newcomer to setting records, Hornady's A-Tip Match bullet, debuted in 2019, now holds three of the longest impacts recorded in competition history.
New For 2023: Taylor's & Co. 1875 Outlaw 9 mm
Taylor's & Company makes it easy to get your Old West revolver fix, thanks to its new 1875 Outlaw, which is chambered in the popular and affordable 9 mm Luger.
Rifleman Review: Winchester Wildcat 22 SR
Winchester's suppressor-ready Wildcat 22 SR packs in many innovative engineering features to bring the venerable semi-automatic .22 rimfire rifle into the 21st century.
Rifleman Q&A: Mysterious ‘Trapdoor’
I have what I believe to be an 1870 Springfield Officer’s Model Carbine. What I have researched is that these rifles were converted from caplock to a centerfire mechanism, and vernier sights were added. Is my conversion authentic?
Favorite Firearms: A Dealer’s Choice Colt Sauer
I grew up in East Texas and was heavily influenced in the love of shooting by my father. His nickname was “Buckshot,” and you can bet he loved guns and the outdoors.
Registration Open For 2023 Day Of Clays Events
Locations across the country have been chosen to host MidwayUSA's Day of Clays fundraising events and tournament registration is now open. Proceeds go to the support for youth shooting sports.
’Little Guys’ To The Rescue: Federal’s Force X2 Shorty Shotshells
Federal Ammunition is always good at seeing the utility in a design and, last year (2022), released the Force X2 Shorty, a compact version of its unique split-shot shotgun load. It is a case of the “little guy” coming to the rescue.
Editor’s Choice: Beretta USA A300 Ultima Patrol
Beretta's 1301 Tactical has been a popular semi-automatic shotgun for shooters across the self-defense and competition spectrum, but the cost of the platform is a barrier to many.
The Armed Citizen® April 24, 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.
Where Did Mossberg’s Model 500 Bullpup Shotgun Go?
O.F. Mossberg & Sons had a pump-action bullpup shotgun in its lineup during the 1980s, first appearing on the second-to-last page of the company’s 1985 catalog. However, the production run for those Model 500B shotguns was short-lived.
Preview: Mission First Tactical EXD Rail System
Mission First Tactical recently added the Extreme Duty (EXD) line of free-floating, M-Lok-compatible rail systems to its catalog of AR-15 handguards.
Review: SIG Sauer Tango6T And Alpha4 Mount
The SIG Sauer Tango6T and Alpha4 mount, a Military-grade LPVO combination used on the M110A1 SDMR, is available to the commercial market and packed with features such as an illuminated reticle with built-in drop compensation, first-focal plane lens arrangement, IPX8 waterproofing and more.
Preview: Do All Outdoors Clay Cannon
Weighing less than 5 lbs., the Do All Outdoors Clay Cannon is a handheld clay pigeon launcher that can throw a mix of different clay pigeons at one time in whatever direction it is aimed.
New For 2023: Keystone Arms Overlander Pack Rifle
Built using Keystone Arms' single-shot, bolt-action design, the company's Overlander Pack Rifle is designed as an ultra-light, compact field gun that can be carried easily.
Gun of the Week: Davidson’s Exclusive Ruger Mk IV 22/45 Lite
Watch American Rifleman staff on the range this week with a Davidson's Exclusive Ruger Mk IV 22/45 Lite topped with a Riton Optics micro red-dot sight.
2023 Rifle Of The Year: Marlin 1895 SBL
The Marlin brand is still beloved by many lever-gun connoisseurs, but its reputation had taken a beating in recent years, and Ruger was betting on the belief that it could right the ship and return the Marlin name to a place of standing within the industry.
The Armed Citizen® April 21, 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.
5 Mistakes New Shooters Make
We all learn in different ways, and nothing is more powerful than a good mistake. For that matter, I urge those in teaching positions to respond to these situations with a gentle hand.
SIG Sauer Expands Professional Discount Program
SIG Sauer has expanded its SIG Professional Program (SPP)—which offers discounted pricing on select SIG Sauer firearms to those who protect and serve our communities—to now include its commercial Master and Elite dealers. The change makes it easier than ever for individual who qualify to reap the program’s benefits.
Hornady's 6 mm ARC
When the U.S. Department of Defense requested a more capable cartridge that could still fit inside the AR-15 platform, Hornady stepped up to the plate. The result was the 6 mm ARC.