Tonight on American Rifleman TV: Hornady American Gunner; Weatherby Orion

American Rifleman Staff

posted on January 6, 2016

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Hornady started out as just a bullet maker, but now the company is now a full-line ammunition maker. American Rifleman's Joseph Kurtenbach spent time with the Hornady engineers at their Nebraska manufacturing facility to get a closer look at its new American Gunner line designed for target shooting, hunting or self-defense. The line uses Hornady's premium XTP (eXtreme Terminal Performance) hollow-point bullet—considered a game changer for consistent, reliable terminal performance.

In "Rifleman Review," Mark Keefe busts some clays with the newest Weatherby Orion, a turkish-made over-under shotgun.

And finally, "I Have This Old Gun" showcases the Japanese Type 11 Light Machinegun.

For more, watch the video preview above. American Rifleman TV airs Wednesday nights on Outdoor Channel. Visit outdoorchannel.com

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