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For handloaders interested in upping their lethality in the field, Berger has partnered with Extreme Outer Limits TV to release its Elite Hunter Bullets in 6.5 mm, for Creedmoor, PRC, 26 Nosler and other 6.5-caliber long-range hunting platforms. Weighing in at 156 gr., the .264" diameter boat-tail bullets wear a J4 Hunting Jacket, are designed for use in at least a 1:8" twist, feature a .679 G1 ballistic coefficient (BC) and a .347 G7 BC. The bullets are available for $57.99 per box of 100. For more information, check out bergerbullets.com.
In 2025, Mossberg added to the non-NFA, shotshell-firing firearm category with its 990 Aftershock, which uses a semi-automatic operating mechanism while still maintaining a compact form factor.
Generally speaking, rimfire suppressors tend to be less-expensive than their centerfire counterparts, providing an entry point in the world of suppressor use for many firearm enthusiasts.
Orchid analyzed the ATF’s Annual Firearms Manufacturing and Exportation Report for 2024 (the most recent data available) and compiled a list of the industry’s top 30 domestic firearms manufacturers.