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How ‘Cans’ Work

Suppressors are often referred to as “cans” because they look like, well, a soda can on the end of a barrel. Note that “silencer” is really not the correct term; suppressors don’t actually silence anything. They merely reduce the audible sound emanating from the muzzle of a hunter’s rifle to differing degrees.

First Look: Browning BLR Black Label Takedown

Browning turns their BLR into a tactical, takedown tack-driver.

Video: Webley & Scott Empire Rifle in .270 Win. from Legacy Sports International

Distributor Legacy Sports International dropped some big news at last month's SHOT Show 2016, announcing that it will be bringing back the Webley & Scott line of centerfire rifles.

First Look: Styrka S5 3-9x40mm Plex with Side Focus

Store shelves tend to be loaded with scopes in the 3-9x power range. Styrka’s S5 3-9x40mm Plex is yet another entry into that busy product category, so what makes it different? Here are five features that you need to know.

Savage Arms Launches A22 22LR

The Savage Arms A17 was a bit of a hit in 2015, and for good reason. It featured a unique, delayed-blowback action that allowed the typically "too hot" .17 HMR cartridge to cycle reliably in a semi-automatic rifle. In the wake of the A17's success, Savage announced the A22 Mag. Now, for 2017, the company is appealing to diehard fans of .22 rimfire with the announcement of the A22 LR.

First Look: Savage Arms A22 .22 LR

Everybody needs a good .22. The Savage Arms A22 .22 LR could be yours.

Hardware: Savage B22 FV

Savage launched a full B-Series line all at once this year, with three rimfire chamberings and a wide range of variations, including some that are suppressor ready.

Field Test: New Ultra Light Arms Model 28

Like all New Ultra Light Rifles, the Model 28 is built on a hand-lapped, push-feed action of Melvin Forbes' own design.

The Budget Big Game Rifle Challenge

Given his gravity toward fine rifles that often cost as much as the average house payment, we thought it would be fun to put our man to the test: If you had only $600 to spend on a new rifle, with a new scope and mounts, how would you allocate it? Read on, and prepare to reach into your wallet.

How to Spot-and-Stalk Black Bears

Here are a few tips for a successful spot-and-stalk black bear hunt.

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