Franklin Armory Reformation: Not a Rifle, Not a Shotgun, But a ‘Firearm’
A few weeks ago, Franklin Armory created a lot of buzz when it issued a short press release about something called the “Reformation.” In that presser, the Nevada-based company said the Reformation...
View ArticleT1x MTR: Tikka Releases First-Ever Rimfire Rifle for 2018
Tikka, a brand owned by Finland-based Sako and distributed by Beretta in the United States, has unveiled its first-ever rimfire rifle at SHOT Show 2018. These guns are available in either .22 LR or...
View ArticleVIDEO: Shooting 2 Quail with the 20 Gauge Beretta 687 Silver Pigeon
At Athlon Outdoors, we don’t like to sit behind cozy desks and write about how great the gun world is. As the name indicates, we’re outdoorsmen. We get out there and get after it. VP and Group...
View ArticleNew: Mossberg MVP Precision Rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor & 7.62 NATO
Mossberg rolled out a ton of new products at SHOT this year, including an addition to its MVP series: the MVP Precision Rifle chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor and 7.62mm NATO. These bolt-action rifles...
View ArticleThe Interesting History of Remington Revolvers From the 1850s-1870s
It began with a patent, an unbreakable patent belonging to Samuel Colt since 1835 that kept E. Remington & Sons at arm’s length from the late 1840s until the day Colt’s seven-year patent extension...
View ArticleGun Review: The Savage Model 10 GRS Rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor
The sun was hot overhead in Abilene, Texas, but that didn’t stop a group of gun writers from spending three days under the Lone Star State’s open sky. A few of us came from around the country to try...
View ArticleNew for 2018: The Nosler M48 Long Range Carbon Rifle
For 2018, Nosler has introduced its new M48 Long Range Carbon rifle, which combines the company’s M48 Long Range model with a 26-inch carbon fiber-wrapped, match-grade barrel from Proof Research....
View ArticleAmerican Tactical Road Agent: A Fast-Handling Scattergun
One of the most useful and versatile guns in the Old West was the side-by-side double-barreled shotgun. It usually had a prominent place behind the front door of a pioneer’s cabin or “soddy,” putting...
View ArticleNew: Sako 85 Finlight II, 85 Carbon Wolf & TRG 22/42 A1 Rifles
Finland-based gun maker Sako—which is distributed by Beretta here in the U.S.—rolled out three new rifles for hunters and shooters at SHOT Show this year: the Sako 85 Finlight II, Sako 85 Carbon Wolf...
View ArticleSHOT Show 2018: 6 of the Most Interesting New Rifles to Keep an Eye On
SHOT Show is without question, the largest firearms trade show on Earth. From new rifles to new ammo, each year manufacturers travel from around the world to display their latest and greatest with...
View ArticleDroneGun Tactical: The Drone Jammer You Want, But Can’t Have
Drones, quadcopters and UAVs may be gaining in popularity, but so are devices designed to take them down. Into this particular space steps DroneShield, a company headquartered in Sydney, Australia,...
View ArticleGun Review: The Nosler Varmageddon .22 AR Rifle
I am not a .22-caliber shooter. Even though I have some AR-15 and AUG rifles, I prefer .308 and larger bolt actions. Coming from the military sniping world, my experience with Nosler was limited to...
View ArticleBattle Rifle Company Introduces the BR10 Rifle Platform
Battle Rifle Company launched its new BR10 rifle platform at SHOT Show 2018. RELATED STORY Gun Review: Battle Rifle Company BR4 Cutlass AR Rifle Touted as being Battle Rifle Company’s second generation...
View ArticleTactical Training: Why We Need to Weed Out Weak Firearm Instructors
I’m a millennial and have grown up under the societal umbrella of participation medals. Since I was a child, my generation was esteemed for ensuring that everyone was included in everything,...
View ArticleThe CMP Has Received 8,000 Surplus 1911 Pistols From the US Army
If you’re eager to get your hands on one of those surplus 1911 pistols you’ve been reading about, we have good news for you: the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) announced it has received 8,000...
View ArticleBushmaster’s XM-15 SquareDrop Pistol Comes with SB Tactical Brace
Bushmaster is kicking off the new year by bringing its brand new XM-15 SquareDrop pistols to market. RELATED STORY Gun Review: Bushmaster MOE Enhanced ORC in 7.62mm The Bushmaster XM-15 SquareDrop...
View ArticleUSSOCOM Orders Up Sig MCX PDW Conversion Kits for Testing
United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM) wants to convert its M4A1 carbines into Personal Defense Weapon (PDW) systems, and it’s ordering up commercially available Sig MCX PDW kits as a...
View ArticleCQB Machine: A Look at the Steyr AUG A3 M1 Bullpup
Sometimes the most revolutionary ideas reside in the small familiar things. Looking at common things in uncommon ways has produced some of mankind’s most earth-shakingbreakthroughs. Bicycle components...
View ArticleGurkha Cigars, Grey Ghost Precision Team for Gurkha Grey Ghost Rifle
Cigars and rifles go together like bread and butter, so it’s only natural that Gurkha Cigars and Grey Ghost Precision would team up on a new limited edition rifle called—appropriately enough—the...
View ArticleCoyote Hunting: 2 Headshots Simultaneously Drop 2 Predators on Hunt
The following is the first segment of Beast Master Hunting’s “Kill of the Month.” Each month, Nick Atkinson, founder of Beast Master Hunting, will provide the Ballistic audience with first-hand video...
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