There’s something about a wooden lever gun that I can’t get enough of. The first rifle my dad loaned me to hunt with was an old 30-30 lever action that I absolutely adored. Since then, I haven’t owned one myself or gone back to lever actions to hunt with since
The Ruger 10/22 is the Rimfire GOAT–or the Greatest of All Time–it’s as simple as that. After 60 years and somewhere north of 7 million in production, the little rimfire carbine that launched one of the greatest cottage industries the gun business has ever seen celebrates in style. The 60th
Like fine whiskey or cigars, the best ammunition comes from small batches. When production is scaled back, better attention can be paid to the factors that rob accuracy, like inconsistent seating depths or powder charges. Working in these smaller quantities also plays well for specialty products, as only a small
The Smith & Wesson (S&W) M&P22 Magnum handgun makes for an interesting topic. Why did S&W introduce a 30+1-round capacity 22 Magnum (.22 WMR) polymer, semi-automatic handgun into the market? Is it for personal defense, a trail/kit gun, target shooting, or dare we say just for fun? The S&W M&P22
Wicked Ridge Crossbows recently announced the release of its latest generation on the popular Invader line. The Wicked Ridge Invader M1 brings a shorter, more narrow package still shooting up to 390 fps and retailing for less than $750. Wicked Ridge Invader M1 Details The updated Invader measures 5.5 inches
Silencer Central recently announced a new collaboration with Outdoor Stewards of Conservation Foundation (OSCF) and the South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks to recognize the significant contributions made by hunters, target shooters and industry manufacturers in support of wildlife conservation efforts through the Pittman-Robertson Act. Silencer Central Joins Forces to
Taurus has been on this kick lately where they introduce ridiculous-looking firearms that are surprisingly quite field expedient. Last year, I met the 10-inch .460 Raging Hunter. It looked comical with its elongated barrel and tank brake-esque muzzle device. However, shooting it was pleasant enough to give that cartridge another
Gaston Glock, the famed gun designer, engineer and founder of a worldwide phenomenon died today at age 94. The Austrian leaves behind one of the greatest legacies in the history of the firearms industry, ranking with other luminaries such as John Moses Browning, John C. Garand, and Samuel Colt. Gaston
The firearms industry has experienced unprecedented growth in the last decade. There has been a sizeable increase in not only the number and types of guns being made but also in the number of new companies. One area that has caught the attention of many people is the growth in
