Archive for rifle

Stag Arms New Model 3T and 3T-M Tactical Rifles

The company worked with multiple law enforcement agencies to make sure the rifles features and configuration matched the newest tactics.

November 07, 2013

MasterPiece Arms Acquires Spencer Rifle Barrels

MasterPiece Arms acquires Spencer Rifle Barrels, Inc. of Scottsville, Va, allowing the company to expand its product line.

June 27, 2013

New Propellants Energize the .223 Rem.

There are multiple new powders available for the .223 Rem. that could make some nice handloads.

June 19, 2013

Rossi USA Releases The Rio Grande

Rossi USA introduces the Rio Grande .30-30 Win. caliber rifle, so named because it is manufactured in the state of Rio Grande do Sul in southern Brazil. This beautiful lever-action rifle comes with buckhorn sights and a hardwood finish. The Rio Grande is available in blue or stainless steel, and also comes in .410 and a .45-70. This gun weighs 7 pounds and comes with an MSRP of $541.

May 04, 2013

RRA LAR-15 R3 Competition Rifle

Rock River Arms looked to make a gun specifically for 3-Gun events, which are rapidly growing in popularity. They arrived at the RRA LAR-15 R3 Competition Rifle, which features a new RRA Tro-XL free float handguard, Tro-Top Rail Octagonal, RRA Two Stage Trigger and Hogue Grip. The RRA LAR-15 R3 comes with a choice of an RRA Operator A2 stock or a CAR stock. It also features a cryo treated 18-inch fluted stainless steel barrel with RRA's directionally tuned and ported muzzle brake. The RRA LAR-15 R3 has a weight of 7.6 pounds and an MSRP of $1,310. For more information on the RRA LAR-15 R3 and other products, visit RockRiverArms.com or watch the video below. 

May 04, 2013

The Tale of Two .32 Specials

Older firearms often need special care, including developing a gentle load to protect the bores.

April 30, 2013

25 Years with the 7 mm STW

The 7 mm Shooting Times Westerner cartridge is a flat-shooting wildcat that went mainstream.

April 23, 2013

.223 Remington Vs. 5.56: What's in a Name?

There is much confusion between the .223 Rem. and the 5.56 NATO rounds.

March 04, 2013

GAMO Outdoor USA Launches Whisper Fusion Pro

GAMO Outdoor USA releases "The Quietest Quiet Gun" air rifle on the market.

February 28, 2013

Modern Bullets in Lever-Gun Cartridges

Advances in bullet design have stretched the performance envelope for lever-action rifles.

February 28, 2013

Weatherby's Mark V Accumark RC

Weatherby has introduced its new Mark V Accumark RC for 2013. It's a new edition the Mark V line. The Range Certified program guarantees accuracy. The rifles are tested at Weatherby's indoor range using the Oehler Research 83 Ballistic Imaging System. The rifles are then cleaned and packed. Each customer also receives a target from the factory that has all the tested ballistic information, which is signed by Ed Weatherby.

January 23, 2013

Weatherby's Vanguard Series 2 Back Country Rifle

The original Back Country, introduced five years ago, had a stainless-steel barrel and a pillar-bedded stock. The new Weatherby Vanguard Series 2 Back Country has a 24" fluted-barrel featuring chrome moly metalwork with a CeraKote Tactical Grey finish that is extremely weather resistant, and avoids corrosion. The pillar-bedded, Monte Carlo composite stock has spiderweb accents. This rifle is 6.75 lbs., which is perfect for the hunter who plans to put a ton of bootprints on the ground and needs something a little lighter.

January 22, 2013

Browning X-bolt Micro Midas: A Good Gun For Women

Browning's X-BOLT provides a rifle design that is accurate straight out of the box, and is surprisingly lightweight.

January 16, 2013

Gamo's MP9 Air Rifle

Gamo's new MP9 air rifle can fire eight shots in less than one second.

January 16, 2013

Gamo Releases New Noise Dampening Technology

Gamo releases the Whisper Fusion Technology for the Whisper Fusion Pro and Whisper Fusion air rifles for 2013.

January 16, 2013