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Join the staff of American Rifleman Television as they learn more about rimfire ammunition from the experts at Winchester Ammunition. A far more complex process than most realize, producing rimfire ammunition can be a daunting prospect, even for producers of centerfire cartridges. This, unsurprisingly, is due to the difficulty of spreading explosive around the rim in a consistent manner. For more on this fascinating process and the products it yields, check out this feature segment from a recent episode of ARTV, and for more on Winchester Ammunition, please visit winchester.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.