“long range rifle”

Using rifles, handguns and machine guns, marines fought in fierce battles in the Caribbean and Central America.

The editors of American Rifleman have taken on the daunting task of defining the top hunting rifles.

The producers just couldn’t stand it anymore, I guess. This week’s Top Shot entered the house multiple times to show the competitors discussing various issues—I still only want to see shooting—and even baking brownies.

In July 1863, the Army of the Potomac and the Army of Northern Virginia fought a bloody three-day battle near the small seminary town of Gettysburg, Pa. During the battle—the high-water mark of the Confederacy—everything from ancient smoothbores to state-of-the-art repeaters was pressed into service.

Top Shot competitors take the longest shot ever shown on the show.

Bergara’s production manager is former Marine Dan Hanus, who before retirement served at Quantico as the Production Chief and Chief Instructor for the Marine Corps Precision Weapons Section. The Long-Range Hunter rifle certainly reflects his background, fitting right into the present American style of such specialized guns.

Every Thursday we'll share an article from the American Rifleman archives. In this week's article taken from the January 1926 issue, W.H. Richard shares an incredible feat of marksmanship during the War of 1812.

Every Thursday we'll share an article from the American Rifleman archives. In this week's article taken from the April 1944 issue, War Correspondent Bill Shadel shares stories of the successful drive across the heart of Sicily.

Some of the biggest names in shooting and firearms are in attendance at the Peacemaker National Training Center competing for more than $100,000 in prize money.