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Barrel Break-In

It's not an exact science, but figure on shooting several boxes of ammo and running through dozens of cleaning patches to break in a new rifle barrel.

Cool the Barrel?

If you inspect your target between groups, your barrel should cool sufficiently.

Video: SIG Sauer ASP20 Break-Barrel Air Rifle

Several features set SIG Sauer's new ASP20 break-barrel air rifle apart that should make it an excellent alternative to a rimfire for hunting squirrels and other small game.

The Effects of Barrel Length on Your Rifle

Let’s take a closer look at how various barrel lengths, from rimfires to safari guns, play a role in a rifle’s performance.

Stoeger Longfowler Double-Barrel Shotguns

For those duck hunters who appreciate the look and feel of a double-barrel in the blind, Stoeger unveils the Longfowler shotgun line. An over/under and side-by-side will be available, both of which will sport 30-inch barrels—a classic size for double-barrel fowling piece. The wood stocks are coated with a weather-resistant finish, while the barrels and receivers are a matte black.

CVA Announces Voluntary Recall for CVA Crossfire with Burnt Bronze / Nitride Barrel

CVA has identified a concern related to the welds between the barrel and barrel lug on a limited number of Crossfire rifles featuring Burnt Bronze Cerakote/Nitride barrels.

Does a Short Barrel Hamper a Turkey Gun’s Performance?

Without question the short barrel improves the shotgun’s mobility in the woods, but is it a detriment to the load’s velocity, and therefore energy?

First Look: SIG Sauer ASP20 Break-Barrel Air Rifle

SIG Sauer quality and engineering are things hunters will immediately appreciate in the new ASP20 break-barrel air rifle.

Barrel Crowning

The crown—usually in the form of a rounded, raised bevel on today's firearms—is essential for optimum accuracy.

Double-Barrel Shotgun Triggers

Learn the difference between mechanical and inertial triggers.

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