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Kenshiro Nagata: Youngest World Speed Shooting Champion Ever
About a year ago, I was scrolling through social media catching up on the latest shooting videos and one caught my eye. In it, a young man with a Pistol Caliber Carbine was absolutely blazing through a Steel Challenge stage. At the time, I did not know how old Kenshiro Nagata …
Head to Head: .257 Roberts vs. .25-06 Remington
If any one company had a natural talent for recognizing a wildcat cartridge worthy of being made legitimate, it is Remington. Whether we’re talking about the .22-250, the 7mm-08, or the .35 Whelen, Remington has used its power to bring some of the greatest designs ever to the shooting masses. No …
Nosler Debuts Model 21 Rifle
Nosler has introduced the all-new Model 21 rifle to the company’s growing line of firearms. The new Model 21 weighs in at roughly seven pounds depending on chambering, making it a packable precision platform for any hunt. At the heart of the rifle is Nosler’s new Model 21 action, designed in collaboration with …
THE FIREARM INDUSTRY’S ROLE IN SUICIDE PREVENTION PANEL DISCUSSION
At this year’s NSSF® Range-Retailer Business ExpoTM, Rachel Kopczyk met with Joe Bartozzi, NSSF President and CEO, Dr. Christine Moutier, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Chief Medical Officer, and Dr. Mathew Miller, National Director of Suicide Prevention for the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA). They discussed NSSF’s groundbreaking partnerships …
Hodgdon Closes GOEX Blackpowder Plant
Hodgdon Powder Company announced it would cease manufacturing operations at the GOEX blackpowder manufacturing facility in Camp Minden, La., effective immediately. The closure eliminates the only domestic source of blackpowder in the United States. According to a company press release, Hodgdon will evaluate “strategic options for the blackpowder business,” including …
Rifleman Review: Winchester 22 Wildcat
Winchester is no stranger to the semi-automatic rifle or the rimfire market. Back in 2019, it introduced a new light-weight, semi-automatic rimfire carbine to its catalog, the Winchester 22 Wildcat. Chambered for the prolific .22 LR cartridge, the Wildcat is constructed largely of polymer, which results in a rimfire carbine that …
The Second Amendment Isn’t About Hunting, But …
When hunting is mentioned near any political conversation today, it is a point of order for those who understand the basis of the Second Amendment to say with conviction: “The Second Amendment isn’t about hunting.” This statement is a reaction to anti-Second Amendment groups and politicians—such as President Joe Biden (D) …
5 Great Upgrades for Subcompact Pistols
A. Measuring a mere .28 inch taller than its less capacious 13-round sibling, the Springfield Armory Hellcat 15-round Magazine boasts rugged, stainless steel construction combined with witness holes that allow visual confirmation of round count at a glance. The polymer follower promotes smooth feeding, while the texturing along the face of the magazine …
The Best Apps for Shooting Enthusiasts
There’s more computing power in your smartphone or tablet than Apollo 11 had on board when it landed on the moon. Today’s handheld devices perform complex calculations weighted for environmental variables—in real time—and provide solutions at lightning speed. The technology is staggering, but not all of today’s firearm apps are …
First Look: Walker’s ATACS Sport Earbuds
Walker’s is known as a leader in hearing protection and enhancement and now they are releasing their most ergonomic electronic sound-management system yet for shooters and hunters. The new ATACS Sport Earbuds delivers the state-of-the-art performance that serious shooters demand in a platform that is designed for all-day comfort and convenience. …