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First Look: New Rifles for 2010

America’s shooting industry is offering an extensive array of new rifles and muzzleloaders for 2010, and we have highlighted many of the most innovative here.

Hardware: Weatherby Mark V Backcountry Ti

The Backcountry Ti is one of the newest additions to the Mark V line, and a welcome addition to a fairly limited field of production rifles in its class. It features a titanium action, carbon-fiber stock and a very thin profile, fluted barrel.

Benelli Legacy 28

For young shooters and the upland hunter who carries his shotgun for miles, the Legacy is an excellent lightweight choice.

Ithaca Model 37

The all-American made Model 37 remains true to one of this country’s favorite pump guns, except today’s 37 is available in 12-, 20- and 28-gauge.

Fausti Class Over/Under

Lightweight and stream-lined, the Class handles well in the field, and is affordable for any serious shotgunner.

Mossberg 500 Flex

The FLEX's modular system supports various barrels for all applications.

Remington Model 783

Lest one think “cheaper” means cheap, think again. The Model 783 offers everything a hunter needs in a rifle: accuracy, dependability and a retail price that should inspire impulse buying.

Hardware: Prime Inline 5

Prime’s new Inline 5 is aggressive and fast, but it is also easy to shoot and superbly consistent.

Behind the Bullet: 350 Legend

The 350 Legend is designed specifically for hunters to deliver massive downrange energy transfer with improved penetration from a modern straight-walled cartridge.

Smileys in the Blind, Roosters on the Dash

Maybe you didn't cover yourself in glory on the first day of your guided South Dakota bird hunt, but you're a fast learner. Day two is a different story. It goes like this …

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