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Hammerli Arms isn't a particularly well-known brand in the United States, despite having some rich history behind it. The Swiss-born, German-owned company got its start in the 1860s making gun barrels. It eventually became known for finely built sporting rifles and, by the mid-20th century, even Olympic target pistols. But in recent years, after the brand's acquisition by Umarex, parent company of Walther Arms, few guns bearing the Hammerli name have rolled out of the company's German plant—the most recent being a .22 Long Rifle-chambered AR-15-style training rifle, a design that, while affordable, is hardly innovative. Read More
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Savage is taking innovation and accuracy to new heights with the all new Impulse KLYM. Built in the USA, every inch of the Impulse rifle encompasses breakthrough technology for repeat accuracy and enhanced safety. KLYM can achieve lighter weights for higher altitude hunts and longer treks for big game. Read More
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Designed with defense in mind, USA Ready Defense utilizes the highest grade of components that are required when it counts. Be ready when you need it most. USA Ready Defense is a select grade of personal defense ammunition offering the ideal combination of stopping power, penetration and reliable expansion. Read More
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I was excited when Colt reintroduced the Python in 2020. I read Wiley Clapp's excellent review and looked forward to seeing the new "Snake Gun." However, I became busy with other projects and wasn't able to get one of the 4" or 6" guns to try. When Colt announced the return of the rare 3" version, I was again excited and was impressed by several I saw come through Guerrilla Armament, my local shop. Read More
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Legislation signed into law during March recaptured significant portions of the Second Amendment for law-abiding citizens in several states. Reversing infringements on the right to keep and bear arms is a growing trend in much of the nation, although left-leaning politicians and a liberal minority continue wagging the gun-control dog elsewhere and in the mainstream media. Read More
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In this American Rifleman Gun Of The Week episode, we're on the range with a Winchester repeating rifle. This is the Wildcat Sporter. Chambered for the ubiquitous .22 Long Rifle rimfire cartridge, this latest offering is packed with innovations and wrapped in traditional walnut wood. Watch our video above to see this latest Wildcat in use on the range. Read More
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It's not often that we introduce new elements into the American Rifleman formula, but in our March 2024 issue, you'll find one listed under the "American Rifleman Classics" icon shown above. We will use it on occasion to take a look back across the ARC of history through unique content from long-forgotten issues of the magazine. Read More
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Following his previous works, Seven Serpents: The History Of Colt's Snake Guns and Colt's Python: King Of The Seven Serpents, both of which have become standard reference works for Colt revolver collectors, author and noted Colt expert Gurney Brown has rounded out the trio with Colt's Double-Action Revolvers: The Post-War Era. Read More
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Georgia-based Heritage Manufacturing is known for its classically styled single-action revolvers and revolving rifles. Adding to this Old West theme, last year, the company introduced its Settler line of lever-action rifles. New for 2024, Heritage is rounding out its line-up of Western firearms with a traditional double-barrel scattergun—the Badlander shotgun. Read More
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Electric bicycles, or ebikes, are becoming more common and are making inroads into the outdoorsman market through such companies as QuietKat, whose models sport camouflage finishes and offer features and accessories specifically geared toward hunters. But ebikes differ from standard bicycles in several ways—and one is a much greater overall weight. Read More
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A collaborative effort between Taurus Armas S.A. and Jindal Defence Systems Pvt Limited— a prominent company in India—began pilot batch production of firearms this month in India. The joint venture, known as JD Taurus, was undertaken under the guidance of Taurus' expert team from Brazil. Read More
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While the basic design of modern hunting rifles has changed little since the 1950s, great strides have been made within the realm of hunting optics during that same time. Riflescopes have progressed from being a potential liability in the field to a game-changer for longer-distance shots and lower lighting conditions, particularly during the past decade, thanks to the integration of advanced electronics into firearm optics. The Burris Veracity PH illustrates this advancement perfectly. Read More
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A complete re-design of the well-loved, made-in-Texas R3D sight configuration has resulted in version 2.0 with a brighter, stronger and easier-to-install product from XS Sights. Comprised of a nitride-finished, square-notch rear and post front, the two pistol sights combine to help improve speed and accuracy in any lighting condition, thanks to its proprietary photoluminescent material. Read More
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As the world's oldest firearms manufacturer, Beretta has quite a bit of history. Over the years, the company has sought to balance heritage with modern features that today's firearm enthusiasts want. They have done this by updating some of its classic firearms, like the 92 and Cheetah series, and given these updated models an "X" designation. New for 2024, the company is giving the Tomcat series the "X treatment" with the 30X. Read More
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Heavy traffic at FFLs aside, buried in the National Shooting Sport Foundation (NSSF) estimates is another figure that indicates enthusiasts in the market for a new gun this year might consider shopping early. February's number reflects a very small .01 percent decrease when compared to the same month in 2023. January, by comparison, experienced a 5.8 percent decrease (1.15 million guns sold). Read More
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Widespread wisdom declares that cartridges handloaded with attention to every detail can make a regular hunting rifle shoot as true as a target rifle. To determine if all that effort is worth it, I handloaded a meticulously prepared batch of cartridges and another lot using only the most essential steps, then fired both sets through an ordinary Ruger M77 chambered in .25-'06 Remington that has shot very accurately for me throughout the years. Let's see how it went. Read More
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One of the very first handguns that I ever saw up close was my dad's Belgian Baby Browning chambered in .25 ACP. I was fascinated by the fact that it was small enough to fit in the palm of his hand, and yet it was still a fully functional pistol. Once I was old enough to start buying handguns of my own, my enthusiasm for the smallest-of-the-small didn't waver. Read More
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