First Look 2013: Firearms
Check out this rundown of some of 2013's upcoming firearms releases—many of which will be on display at the 2013 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in May.
KonusPro T30 3x-9x-40 mm
Not long ago you had better odds of drawing a unicorn tag than finding a budget-friendly riflescope with dependable performance. But advances in technology and competition stiffened by the introduction of companies like Konus have made things better than ever.
The .280 Ackley Improved
Developed by P.O. Ackley and Fred Huntington and known previously by a variety of names such as the “.280 Rem. Ackley Improved 40 degrees,” the .280 Ackley Improved is a more recent addition to the list of wildcat cartridges gone legitimate.
4 Off-the-Rack Deer Rifle Combos for 2014
It's never a bad time to buy a new firearm. With that in mind, we came up with a list of four rifles, all available in an optics-included package, which will have you hunting whitetail this fall nearly right out of the box.
Hardware: Weatherby Mark V Ultra Lightweight RC
While building a lightweight, accurate production rifle sounds like a no-brainer, it's often easier said than done. That's why Digital Managing Editor Justin McDaniel was intrigued when Weatherby announced its new Mark V Ultra Lightweight RC.
Hardware: New Mossberg Patriot
For 95 years Mossberg has supplied hardworking Americans with hardworking and affordable firearms, but only recently has the company become a serious player in the centerfire rifle market. This year at SHOT Show Mossberg will introduce what might be considered the pinnacle of its sporting rifle efforts, the Patriot.
Top 5 Underrated Rifle Cartridges
When you consider those "Charlie-in-the-box" cartridges that have been pushed aside by their more famous counterparts, here are the five most underrated rifle cartridges of all time.
Top 5 Overrated Rifle Cartridges
The myriad selection of rifle cartridges today has a metric ton of overlap, duplication, and some downright silly designs. Some of these designs boast wonderful claims, but not all of them measure up. In order to be overrated, you have to be rated at all, so let’s leave some of the more obscure designs off the menu.
Montana Rifle Company Offers Pick of Litter at NRA Show
Litter in this case, of course, refers to new hunting rifles—not hunting pups—starting with offerings from the Montana Rifle Company in Booth No. 1557!
5 Rifle Cartridges You Might Not Know About
The list of available rifle cartridges is a long one, even if we only consider those that the rifle companies currently chamber for. We've dug up five of the more obscure offerings, and have to ask: Have you heard of them?
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