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Remington's stalwart big-game bullet, the Core-Lokt, is now three-quarters of a century old, yet still going strong.
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Bushnell’s RUBICON line of flashlights offers a variety of size and power options to fit almost any user’s needs.
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The saga of Sagi’s uninvited midnight caller ended with an education on the Judicial System, which left him a little on edge.
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The Ammo Can provides water-resistant storage for ammunition, or any other gear needed to be kept dry and safe.
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Find out more about a British Enfield 1853 pattern rifle-musket assembled at the Tower of London, England.
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If you were thinking about using the same torque wrench that you use to snug up your car wheels … STOP!
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Some states require notification to an officer when carrying concealed. In other states it’s just considered a courtesy. Regardless, should you let that officer know?
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Italy’s Benelli has introduced a svelte, smooth-handling 12 gauge with clean lines, elegant styling, solid engineering and a recoil-reduction system second to none. Called the Ethos, it is a step forward in both aesthetics and performance.
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Home-defense is more than a static idea for confronting a bad guy. It is a comprehensive plan for surviving all potential disasters that includes all family members.
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Tune in Wednesday nights on the Outdoor Channel for the latest episode of American Rifleman TV. Here's what we've got in store for the month of March.
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During its 66-year reign as America’s finest side-by-side shotgun maker, circa 1866-1932, Parker Brothers’ reputation for quality and reliability became legendary. While many other famous American manufacturers made their side-by-side shotguns with equal quality, today’s Parker Brothers shotgun owners still hold the bragging rights of having a few of their rarest and best quality models.
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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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Latest Comments
Bruce pease wrote:
March 11, 2014
To ahoyza ... Right on... No need to learn something new at that time. Stay with tried n true n comfortable
ahoyza wrote:
March 10, 2014
Grab the ONE you are the most comfortable with. The ONE you can actually shoot straight. You dont want to have to stop & think. I got a Marlin 22 bolt as a kid. After tens of thousands of rounds it hits dead on. The stock is worn from my cheek. Irons or scope either way. NEVER underestimate learning curve when it comes to a new tool.
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