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Bushnell has introduced the Trophy Quick Acquisition 1x-6x-24mm, a riflescope purpose built for short- to mid-range hunting, particularly atop lever-actions, brush guns, shotguns and modern sporting rifles.

By today’s standards, the external ballistics of the 7.62x39mm Soviet are insipid. And yet, the cartridge remains an excellent choice for hunting common big-game species at practical ranges.

In 2013, only weeks before the annual “Harrisburg show” was to begin, the event’s producer announced it had banned the sale or display of AR-style rifles. The sporting world was angered, and responded en masse to force a boycott. A year later, the NRA stepped in to rebrand the event the Great American Outdoor Show.

Ruger now chambers its popular AR-556 MPR rifle in .450 Bushmaster, offering hunters all of the benefits and fun of an AR while gaining twice as much umph downrange.

The quality, customization and value of the Mk. X make it a rifle worth sorting out of the field. With over 80 different chamberings to choose from and a plethora of additional options, the Mk. X makes crafting a rig to your specs, tastes and budget easier than ever.

For the men and woman serving in the U.S. military, law enforcement and first responder capacities, Savage Arms is offering a discount on all firearms through the end of the year.

The Blue Book of Gun Values, a series that has nearly 2 million copies in circulation across the globe, has released its 39th edition, and it’s well worth its value.

Remington Outdoor Company has announced its intention to file for bankruptcy protection. Remington, however, will not be dismembered to feed scraps to creditors in this softening gun-sales market.

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