“gunsmithing”

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.

Founder of John Gallagher Firearms of Jasper, Ala., was a dedicated big-game hunter.

Metal finishing on a firearm is not as complicated as you might think, and the options have changed over the years

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.

Without realizing it, Editorial Director John Zent was sitting on two-thirds of what was needed to build a coveted custom rifle.

You may not expect that classic big-game rig you inherited from your father to actually shoot a good group, but you’d be surprised: attention to a handful of details can pay dividends.

Consider these stock options to make your long-range rifle more effective—and comfortable.

The two-barrel combo comes in a case with choke tubes for each barrel. It's perfect for the range and upland fields.