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The Model 70 Story: The Early Years

A continuation of the history of the Winchester Model 70, exploring its early beginnings and rise to popularity.

Connecticut Shotgun Mfg. Company A-10 American

With the A-10 American over/under, Galazan is manufacturing a world-class shotgun unlike any seen here before.

The Franchi Affinity Shotgun

The Affinity is this author’s definition of a bird gun.

Hardware: Savage A17

The new Savage A17 uses a delayed blowback action. A small bar in the top of the bolt slides up to fit into a slot in the receiver when the bolt is closed, locking the action. The bar cams back down upon firing to release the bolt and allow the action to cycle, but it delays the action from opening until pressure has dropped to a manageable level.

Reviving the Ole’ Fowlers

These shotshells enable your field-proven, vintage shotgun to safely return to waterfowling greatness.

2016's Top New Rifles

The industry's hottest new releases were on display at SHOT Show 2016 last month. Here's our roundup of some of the year's top new rifle offerings.

Hardware: Ruger Hawkeye Predator FTW Rifle

The Ruger Hawkeye Predator FTW is a great multitasking crossover rifle. It’s fine for most general hunting, well suited for long-range hunting and capable of long-range precision target shooting. What more do you need?

Hardware: Winchester Model 70 Extreme VSX MB

We’ve come to expect solid reliability from the Model 70 rifle, and the Extreme TrueTimber VSX MB doesn’t disappoint. It’s built for the backcountry and loaded with modern features like a threaded muzzle, fluted barrel, Cerakote finish and quality composite stock.

Admiring Weatherby Shotguns

After nearly 40 years in the industry, Weatherby shotguns have changed with the times, and these days are no different.

Adventure? Yeah!

The truth about the glamorous life of a gun and hunting writer.

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