Archive for rifles

Savage 11/111 Lady Hunter

A number of companies have trimmed the stock of a hunting rifle and called it a "women's" gun—but Savage Arms set out to design a rifle that was truly designed for female hunters and shooters. The company listened to what women had to say, and used that feedback to help create the latest AmericanRifleman.org Gun of the Week: the Model 11/111 Lady Hunter.

February 04, 2013

Moving with a Carbine

Moving is part of fighting, and should be done with practiced care.

February 01, 2013

Piston Delivery: The Adcor Defense B.E.A.R

The Brown Enhanced Automatic Rifle is a piston-operated, AR-based gun that holds tremendous promise.

January 30, 2013

Uberti Silver Boy

The Silver Boy is a new interpretation of a classic American rifle.

January 30, 2013

Gator Skins

Gator Skins are warm, lightweight, windproof and water-resistant, all while being warmer than wool.

January 25, 2013

Browning MOA Two-Piece Rest

Browning MOA two-piece rests are light for easy transport, while providing both front and rear support for shooters.

January 25, 2013

I Have This Old Gun: Maxim MG08/15

I Have This Old Gun: Maxim MG08/15

January 24, 2013

Guns of the "Banana Wars" Part Two

The Lewis, Thompson, BAR and M1917 water-cooled machine gun, along with the M1903 Springfield rifle and M1911 pistol, played a significant role in the Banana Wars.

January 23, 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

IWI Tavor SAR Bullpup Rifle

Bullpup rifles deliver high-quality accuracy in a more compact package—and at 2013's Media Day at the Range IWI showed off a bullpup that's easily one of the most high-profile firearms at SHOT Show in its Tavor. The Tavor was originally developed in close cooperation with the Israel Defense Force (IDF), and is in service with the IDF as well as in the force of other countries around the world. It will be making its first appearance in American markets in late February or early March 2013.

January 14, 2013

Winchester Announces New .17 Win. Super Mag. Ammo

The new rimfire cartridge is designed to offer the downrange performance of a center-fire cartridge at only a fraction of the cost.

January 04, 2013