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First Look: Primary Arms Optics GLx 4-16×50 mm Riflescope
Primary Arms Optics is releasing a brand new long-range precision optic, the the GLx 4-16×50 mm FFP riflescope with ACSS Apollo 6.5CR/.224V Reticle.This optic is specifically designed for use with the popular 6.5 Creedmoor and .224 Valkyrie cartridges. This new scope is part of Primary Arms’ GLx line, which brings premium technology …
New: SIG Sauer Custom Works Equinox Series Pistols
SIG Sauer continues to expand its Custom Works Equinox Series with the recent announcement of the new P226 Equinox and P229 Equinox 9 mm pistols. The new SIG Custom Works P226 and P229 Equinox pistols are hammer-fired models, each sporting a black-anodized metal frame and Nitron stainless-steel slide. Both pistols …
‘Tanker Garands’: The Real Story
For several decades prior to the adoption of the Model 1903 Springfield rifle, the U.S. Army issued its U.S. Cavalry a carbine version of the standard U.S. Infantry rifle. The last official U.S. military carbine based on the standard infantry rifle was the Model 1899 .30-40 Krag, which had a …
Head to Head: 7x57mm Mauser vs. .280 Remington
Two classic 7mm cartridges, both with well-established reputations as all-around choices for general big game hunting, and both with a fair number of devotees. In the 7mm bore diameter, these are both middle of the road choices, giving the shooter enough horsepower to get the job done, yet both are usually …
Beretta Celebrates 494th Anniversary
Beretta celebrated its 494th anniversary as a firearm manufacturer this month—on Oct. 3 to be precise—which makes Beretta the company with the longest history of continuous operations in the world. The firm’s ability to adapt, survive and thrive through nearly five centuries is an achievement unrivaled by any other and an …
4 Great Shotgun Hacks That Actually Work
Over the years I’ve picked up various tips from shotgun masters, and I’ve also discovered a few of my own. Try these four simple hacks to increase your effectiveness with the shotgun. Extended Spring Tension Maintenance Probably the weakest part of a shotgun is its magazine-tube spring, especially if it’s …
Trump Ad Reminds Viewers of Biden’s Anti-Gun History
“Joe Biden openly admitted his plan to violate our Second Amendment rights,” points out a new video from President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign, released on Oct 12. That reminder may be necessary. As the 2020 election draws ever closer, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have almost entirely stopped talking about …
Savage Model 110 Haymaker
This week, we’re taking a closer a look at the Savage Model 110 Haymaker. Featuring a detachable box magazine, the Model 110 Haymaker is chambered in shoulder-bruising .450 Bushmaster, for a straight-wall wallop wherever you hunt. Featuring a muzzle brake to mitigate some of that recoil, and an ergonomic AccuStock, the Model …
Why You Should Keep a Third Carry Gun
In England, where they have quaint things like hereditary nobility, it’s said that it’s important for an aristocratic couple to have at least two children: “An heir and a spare.” A friend of mine has paraphrased that into a maxim for his concealed-carry pistols, in that he keeps “a pair …
6 Great Eye Pro Options for Shooters
They say the eyes are the window to the soul. If that’s true, it might be a good idea to protect those windows with a good pair of shooting specs to keep your eyes working so you can keep seeing your sights. To prevent any range mishaps with your baby blues, …