Exclusive Video: Wringing Out Del-Ton’s Extreme Duty 316 Carbine
North-Carolina-based Del-Ton manufactures several high-quality AR-platform rifles, including the Extreme Duty 316 rifle I recently got my hands on. This AR-pattern rifle is chambered in 5.56mm NATO...
View ArticleHunting with the Winchester Model 94 Short
The Winchester Short 94 is a great gun for hunters. It is light in weight and easy to shoot. Shown here with a Bushnell Elite 2-7x32mm rifle scope. Top-tang safety is easy to operate, plus the...
View ArticleTaking Down a Backcountry Bear with the CZ 550 Sonoran Rifle
Photo by Jay Wiseman Built on the classic CZ controlled-feed 550 action, the larger-bore Sonoran rifle features a 26-inch, No. 4 contour, fluted barrel. Unlike other versions of the 550, the Sonoran...
View ArticleExclusive Video: Stag Arms’ Unstoppable 9mm Model 9T AR Carbine
With the Model 9T, Stag Arms has taken the AR platform and redesigned it from the ground up to fire 9mm ammunition—the same ammunition you use in your duty gun or concealed-carry weapon. It’s...
View ArticleTop 12 Air Rifles From Gun Buyer’s Guide 2015
BROWNING LEVERAGE: Caliber: .177, .22; Barrel: 18.9”; Weight: 8.6 lbs; Stocks: Wood; Sights: Fiber optic; Features: One-stroke under lever, 1,200 fps ;Finish: Blued; Capacity: Single-shot; MSRP: $229...
View ArticleGun Review: DRD Tactical’s Paratus Gen 2
Given its design and primary tasking as a precision rifle, the Paratus’ accuracy is the most important factor, and it delivered. Shown here with a Bushnell scope. The new Paratus Gen 2 7.62mm is...
View ArticleExclusive Video: LWRC International’s Ultra-Compact Six8 UCIW
Short-barreled rifles (SBRs) are incredibly popular among police agencies, various military units and even those looking for compact home-defense weapons. Several AR-platform options are available on...
View ArticleGun Buyer’s Guide 2015: Top 18 Single-Shots, Other Rifles & Shotguns
BENELLI M3 CONVERTIBLE: Gauge: 12 (2 3/4”, 3” chamber); Barrel: 19.75”; Weight: 7.2 lbs; Stocks: Polymer; Sights: Ghost Ring, optional 3-dot tritium; Features: Dual action semi-auto and pump; Finish:...
View ArticleExclusive Video: LWRC’s Ultra-Compact IC-PDW in 5.56mm NATO
LWRC recently started shipping its new IC-PDW, which is the latest SBR that is based on the company’s highly successful Individual Carbine (IC) architecture. The lower receiver features ambidextrous...
View ArticleGun Test: Wilson Combat’s BILLet-AR 7.62mm Rifle
The BILLet-AR ran flawlessly from a number of realistic shooting positions, making it a great choice for a patrol rifle. Wilson Combat’s first 7.62mm NATO rifle, the custom-grade BILLet-AR is a...
View ArticleTactical Perfection: 12 Battle-Ready Bullpups
Barrett Model 95: CALIBER: .50 BMG; BARREL: 29 inches; OA LENGTH: 45 inches; WEIGHT: 23.5 pounds (empty); STOCK: Steel; SIGHTS: None; ACTION: Bolt; FINISH: Matte black or grey; CAPACITY: 5+1; MSRP:...
View ArticleChristensen Arms, Kyle Lamb Partner For VTAC-15 Rifle
Kyle Lamb, of Viking Tactics, is one of the most well-respected members of the firearms community. So it comes as no surprise that Christensen Arms tapped Lamb to help develop a new rifle that will...
View ArticleGun Test: Daniel Defense’s MK18 5.56mm SBR
The author ran the Daniel Defense MK18 through training sponsored by SureFire, and the SBR never missed a beat, even after several hundred rounds. The High-Risk Dignitary Protection course taught...
View Article6 Russian Sniper Rifles From WWII and Beyond
ASVK: The ZiD plant in Kovrov developed the large-caliber ASVK rifle, and it’s now in use with special elements of the Russian Army and law enforcement. Originally developed mostly as an anti-materiel...
View ArticleGun Test: Lewis Machine & Tool’s CQBODGB Rifle
The accuracy of the LMT CQBODGB carbine provides patrol officers the ability to end a violent confrontation quickly while minimizing the danger to innocents. “Lewis Machine & Tool builds premium...
View ArticleBrazil’s PGM Sniper Rifles: The Ultima Ratio & Hecate II
A sniper with a Tonelero Battalion GERR team takes aim with his 7.62mm PGM Ultima Ratio rifle. The skeletonized configuration of the .50 BMG Hecate II anti-materiel rifle is evident in this photo. The...
View ArticleGun Test: CMMG Mk47 Mutant AKM in 7.62x39mm Rifle
CMMG designed the Mk47 Mutant AKM for top-notch reliability. During testing, the rifle kept on running while using several types of polymer and metal AK-style magazines as well as sound suppressors....
View ArticleGun Test: Primary Weapons Systems’ MK116 5.56mm Rifle
The MK116 5.56mm carbine never missed a beat during testing, reliably digesting every round. Built for hard use and high round counts, the 5.56mm MK116 from Primary Weapons Systems should serve well...
View ArticleGun Review: Del-Ton’s Evolution Rifle in 5.56mm
The 5.56mm Del-Ton Evolution is a fully loaded and feature-laden rifle built to perform on and off the range. Shown with an Aimpoint CompM4. The 16-inch barrel remains free-floating for improved...
View ArticleUmarex’s NXG APX: A Different Kind of Lever Gun
Umarex’s NXG APX sports an easy-to-use lever to charge the rifle. For a 10-meter shooting distance, Umarex recommends four to six pumps, and beyond 10 meters seven to 10 pumps. Shown with included...
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