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Hundreds of wildcat cartridges have come and gone through the years—some with ridiculous names and others with little ballistic benefit over factory offerings. But a few have offered real advantages and gone mainstream. Here, a veteran handloader reminisces about some of his favorites.
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Those brand-new rings you just bought won’t clamp onto the rail on your gun? Here's why.
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Hunters who use shotguns for big game can benefit from using Winchester Super-X Sabot Slugs.
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As recently as 20 years ago, very few people cared about (or paid a lot of money for) this once common U.S. military rifle. Looking back at the thousands of earlier sporterized conversions provides the answer as to why original ’03s in superior condition have become so expensive—there simply aren’t that many good ones left.
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Safariland has introduced a new series of concealment holsters, featuring a patent-pending retention device.
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Smith & Wesson’s Tin Can promotion provides 300 rounds of .22 Long Rifle ammunition with the purchase of a new M&P 15-22.
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Do you wonder where our vintage ammo comes from? Christopher Olsen unveils a secret lying within his office.
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What term is correct? Clip or magazine? Turns out it's complicated. Mark Keefe digs into this common controversy.
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Herter's Select-Defense Multi-Defense 12-ga., 2 3/4" shotshells give you benefit of "buck and ball" for home defense and hunting.
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Every Thursday we'll share an article from the American Rifleman archives. In this week's article taken from the May 1924 issue, Major Lee O. Wright discusses the improvements Colt had just made to its "Automatic Pistol, Model of 1911."
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The main benefit to shopping in smaller gun stores is the personalized service that they provide.
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For the shooter who wants to experience firearms of the past, but doesn’t have the capital necessary to purchase a longrifle from one of the semi-custom makers, the Blue Ridge is good option. Read the full review from American Rifleman.
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Ballistol is a century-old oil developed for the Imperial German Army for a variety of uses, including the cleaning and lubricating of firearms.
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Rifleman's staff heads to the range with Walther's PPQ pistol on this week's show.
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Through its spring promotion, Remington is providing rebates or upgrades on select firearms and ammunition.
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Uncle Mike’s 3-Gun Competition Bag provides protective storage for all the firearms and gear needed for multi-gun competitors.
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The SIG Sauer Academy has developed a training system that incorporates skill development for transitioning between firearms in case one runs empty or malfunctions.
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Winchester is expanding its Blind Side waterfowl ammunition lineup in both 12 and 20 gauge.
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Zero Tolerance policies have eliminated the once popular schoolyard game of cops and robbers.
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Many people believe that bad guys have little or no firearms training and seldom practice with firearms. That doesn’t seem to be the case, according to one study.
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The AmericanRifleman.org blog section has expanded! Learn more about Aaron Carter’s “All Things Ammunition,” Brian Sheetz’s “Gun DIY,” and the rest of our new ventures.
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Lately if seems as if prices on everything just continue to climb, but a lot of manufacturers are offering rebates and specials to help limit the pinch on your wallet.
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Learn about the Arminius Velodog revolver.
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Learn about wooden-bulleted 8x57 mm Mauser loads known as "exercise" cartrides.
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Learn more about the 1900 Test Luger and Holster.
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The Remington Model 51 was first offered to the public in September 1919 in .380 Remington Autoloading Cartridge (.380 ACP) only, with an original retail price of $36.30. Read on to find out what vintage examples can sell for today.
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The distinctively shaped Walther PPX is a duty-size pistol that is well suited to personal protection both inside and outside the home. See the full review straight from the pages of American Rifleman.
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Welcome to a brand-new blog from the editors of American Rifleman on the subject of how you can better set-up, modify or assemble your own guns to make them more suitable for a specific purpose or person. The editors on our staff will take turns addressing many of the tools, tips and techniques they have used through the years that can make such projects all the more pleasant, useful and efficient. We won’t get too far into the weeds on actual gunsmithing—we’ll leave that to the experts. Still, we hope that these tips will help you.
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Lead-less ITX round balls allow you to use your slow-twist muzzleloader when hunting in lead-free areas.
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Nikon’s “Get Outdoors” promotion provides an excuse to do just that by offering a $50 savings on MONARCH 5 42 mm binoculars.
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Carl Zeiss Sports Optics is offering up to $125 in rebates on select binoculars and riflescopes through its spring promotion.
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How many of you would trade an original, similar condition Winchester 28-ga. Model 12 with factory Cutts compensator “even up” for this World War II Model 12 trench gun? It may surprise you that the trench gun is now worth more money.
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Get a closer look at the German Maxim 08/15, a “light” version of Germany’s Maxim gun.
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Patterning your shotgun now can be the key to a fast start in the season's first skeet, trap and sporting clays tournaments.
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From the end of the Civil War through the beginning of World War II, the Stevens Arms Company made single-shot, tip-up barrel pistols in a somewhat bewildering variety of variations and model designations.
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Sierra's .30-cal.,165-gr. BTHP GameKing defines value and performance in a big-game bullet.
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A quality, pocket-sized flashlight is an important self-defense tool that can be a little expensive for many budgets. The ExtremeBeam S.A.R. series of flashlights are compact and powerful, yet affordable.
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The Nock Volley Gun was designed by the British Navy to repel boarders during battles between ships. It didn't quite live up to its potential with ship captains, but is still celebrated through popular culture in both books and films.
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What did the blogosphere think about the Colt AR-15 when introduced in 1962? Oh, right. The Internet hadn't been invented yet. Here is what Rifleman's Editor Walter J. Howe and Associate Technical Editor Col. E.H. Harrison had to say about the first Colt AR-15. Gee, how do you think it will do?
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Uncle Mike’s Reflex Holster adapter plate offers versatility and compatibility with a variety of Uncle Mike's accessories.
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Hodgdon recently updated its reloading data center to make it more user-friendly and informative.
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Every Thursday we'll share an article from the American Rifleman archives. In this week's article taken from the January 1924 issue, F.C. Ness discusses a corroded rifle that refused to admit its ruination.
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The Simmons Predator Quest 6-24X 50 mm scope is the brain-child of the combination of riflescopes and TV hunting shows, in particular the popular show hosted by Les Johnson.
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Bolt-action rifles from the "War to end all Wars," the Ruger American .22 Rifle and Colt Navy Thompsons headline this week's episode of American Rifleman TV.
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MG Industries has announced that it is shipping its MARCK 15 SMG modular rifle system.
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If you're in need of a holster designed to wear under your clothes then check out this StealthGearUSA Onyx holster review straight from the pages of American RIfleman magazine.
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For many hunters, the .375 H&H Mag. cartridge (and associated rifles) conjures images of African safaris and Alaskan brown bears; however, its virtues extend beyond stopping dangerous-game species.
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This smooth cycling rimfire is an enjoyable modern take on the classic .22 lever gun, but with more power.
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Weatherby has launched round two of its "WeAreWeatherby" sweepstakes, which gives fans a chance to select their favorite new Team Weatherby ad—and automatically be entered for a chance to win a Vanguard Series 2 Synthetic in the process.
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Nikon has brought back one of its most popular promotions, offering free scope mounts with the purchase of select riflescope models.
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Latest Comments
Ed wrote:
March 10, 2014
16' AR and a .22LR converter. .223/5.56/.22LR. One gun, two calibers. Lots of ammo and parts out there. Squirrels to Moose and bad guys in between.
JohnInKY wrote:
March 06, 2014
Ruger 10-22 in .22LR with 4x scope, 2 25 rd mags and 4 10 rd mags. THAT SHOULD DO IT....
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