Archive for rifles

Colt Series 70 Model 1911

Colt’s currently produced Series 70 .45 pistol is very close to duplicating the guns that came from the old factory under the blue dome in 1924.

February 25, 2011

Craig Boddington’s “African Experience”

Craig Boddington has explored more of this vast continent and pursued more diverse game than any other hunter in history.

February 24, 2011

Advanced Handloading Techniques

Carter and Mann will focus on the key details to maximizing the downrange performance of handloaded shotshells and metallic cartridges.

February 24, 2011

Inexpensive Muzzleloader Bullet Options

Handgun bullets still have a place in muzzleloader hunting.

February 24, 2011

Crimson Trace Expands

Crimson Trace is using new technology to benefit the military and police.

February 24, 2011

BOGgear Tactical Shooting Rests

BOGgear tripod-style shooting rests are designed for tactical shooters.

February 24, 2011

The "Tommy's" Thompson

Thompson submachine guns served with British troops during World War II.

February 23, 2011

The M14 Enhanced Battle Rifle

The changing nature of the war in Afghanistan led to the re-issue of the 7.62x51 mm NATO M14 rifle.

February 23, 2011

Springfield M1A: The M14’s Successful Sibling

When commercial gunmaker Springfield Armory decided to begin making and selling a civilian version of the M14 rifle, it didn’t seem a plan long for this world.

February 22, 2011

American Rifleman Television: 2011 Episode Guide

The popular firearms show returns to the Outdoor Channel in 2011 to showcase the newest groundbreaking guns and examine historical pieces from the past.

February 18, 2011

The SCAR Program: Present and Future

The U.S. Special Operations Command is going forward with the MK17 7.62x51 mm NATO SCAR-H program.

February 17, 2011

FNH USA’s SCAR 17S

The SCAR 17S is a semi-auto version of the military’s selective-fire MK17 Mod 0.

February 16, 2011

Thompson Submachine Gun: The Tommy Gun Goes to War

After World War I, Thompson became very interested in, if not obsessed with, the concept of a “trench broom,” as he called it, for close quarter fighting.

February 15, 2011

Hoppe's Donates Cleaning Kits to Marines

Hoppe's and America 4R Marines partnered to donate more than 5,000 BoreSnake cleaning kits to units in the field.

February 14, 2011

The "Big Fifty" Sharps Rifle

This comprehensive article on the historical Sharps buffalo rifle was written by Elmer Keith in June, 1940.

February 08, 2011