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Remington’s Pump Rifles: Models 760 & 7600
The modern family of Remington pump-action rifles can be traced back to 1933, when Charles Kuhn Davis took over as company president. Davis recognized that the Model 14 pump-action, which was introduced in 1912, was by then outdated and expensive to manufacture. The Model 141, a cosmetic update of the Model 14, appeared in 1935. …
Ruger Wrangler With Birdshead Grip
After many years of enjoying Ruger’s single-action .22 LR revolvers, one might say I have developed a biased opinion on this family of wheelguns. That observation would be correct. Likewise, after that same time period, one might say I’m unsurprised by any new .22-caliber, single-action revolvers that Ruger might introduce. …
Preview: SIG Sauer P210 Carry
SIG Sauer has expanded its American-made P210 lineup with a carry-friendly model that retains key elements of the original design while offering additional features suited for personal defense and daily carry. Built on an aluminum-alloy frame, the SIG P210 Carry is outfitted with slim G10 stocks from Hogue, as well …
First Look: AG Composites Carbon K2 Rifle Stock
AG Composites is upgrading their Carbon K2 series of rifle stocks. “The Carbon K2 series has been extremely well received by the shooting and hunting public,” said company owner Matt Tandy. “After receiving lots of feedback from our customers, we’ve added some new feature options that make it even more functional …
Striking Silver: Henry Repeating Arms Celebrates 25 Years
To echo Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities, this is the story of two Henrys, and like the 1859 historical novel, it focuses on resurrection. In this case, however, it is the not only about the legendary 19th century rifle with the famous name, it is also about an entirely …
Editor’s Choice: Magpul Hunter American Stock
Magpul’s new Hunter American Stock is sure to interest owners of Ruger’s American Ranch and Predator rifles. The stock provides a cast-aluminum bedding block and steel recoil lugs set inside an ergonomic polymer chassis designed to accommodate short actions barreled up to a medium Palma contour. A box-magazine well preserves …
The Benefits Of Second Focal Plane Optics
One of the key decisions in choosing an optic is whether the shooter wants a First Focal Plane (FFP) or Second Focal Plane (SFP) rifle scope. The chief distinction between the two being that in the FFP scope the reticle’s relationship grows or shrinks with the magnification, keeping a ballistic …
Bravo Company RECCE-7
AR-15 pistols have always inhabited an odd space. When chambered in .223/5.56, they are loud, flashy and occasionally unreliable; however, change the chambering to .300 Blackout, and they become … different. Civilized. The Bravo Company RECCE-7, chambered in .300 Blackout, is a further-refined AR-15 pistol model. The “7” refers to the …
Review: ETS Speedloaders
Universal rule: everyone hates loading magazines. It’s a royal pain in the…thumbs, especially if the magazines are brand new and the spring inside is fresh and not broken in. The first few rounds might be okay, but it gets harder and harder until your thumb starts screaming at you. The …
First Look: Hornady Security RAPiD Safe Ready Vaults with WiFi
Secure storage of your firearms is a responsibility that cannot be overlooked. Many of us own firearms to protect our loved ones. We should ensure that those weapons do not fall into the wrong hands, both from a safety standpoint as well as that of protecting your valuable firearms from …