How to Refinish the Metal on a Rifle
Metal finishing on a firearm is not as complicated as you might think, and the options have changed over the years
Montana Rifle Company Model 1999
The millions of American riflemen smitten with the Mauser 98/Winchester M70-platform bolt-action have a new suitor in Montana Rifle Company.
Home Charcoal Bluing Test
Charcoal bluing is one of the traditional bluing methods used on many fine firearms (including vintage Colts & Winchesters). The process involves packing the steel in charcoal and “cooking” it at approximately 800 degrees for several hours. To hear many tell it, it’s just that simple and can literally be done in a pile of hot coals. We decided to put this to the test.
Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon I Combo
The two-barrel combo comes in a case with choke tubes for each barrel. It's perfect for the range and upland fields.
Montana Rifles
The Montana Firearms Group, run by Keith and Jeff Sipe, leverages the Mauser-type Model 1999 actions and custom barrels produced in what began as a local gunsmithing shop in Kalispell, Mont.
Frank Brownell Receives NRA Golden Bullseye Pioneer Award
Brownells' Frank Brownell is named the NRA Golden Bullseye Pioneer of the Year award winner at the 143rd NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Indianapolis.
Handgun Hunting 101: The Mechanics
Whether getting started or renewing your vows, it’s time to get back to the handgun hunting basics.
Member's Hunt: Big Country, Big Bore and a Big Ol' Bull
Inspired by a recent American Hunter magazine piece, NRA member Dr. Stephen H. Corwin shares the story of his recent handgun elk hunt.
First Look: Crimson Trace's LiNQ
Lasergrips aren't items we typically spend much time discussing here at American Hunter—we're far more likely to leave that particular family of accessories to our colleagues at American Rifleman and Shooting Illustrated. There comes a time, though, when a product simply demands a closer look.
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