Taurus Expedition Lead

Hardware Review: Taurus Expedition

After a year of testing the Expedition and using it afield, contributor Jeff Johnston believes it’s one of the best compact, hunting/target shooting/utility rifles available for less than $700.

Hardware Review: Federal Fusion Tipped Ammunition

Federal has updated its Fusion ammunition for increased accuracy and performance. Read our review of the high-performing new cartridge here.

Tested: Bergara Stoke Compact Suppressed in .300 BLK

This rifle, caliber and suppressor combo make for a lightweight and exceptionally quiet game getter.

Escort Shotguns Releases ERX Bolt-Action Hunting Rifle

Escort Shotguns has released the ERX Series of bolt action rifles. The ERX is modeled with Remington 700 action, trigger, magazine and optic footprints for ease of parts compatibility and customization. Chambered in .308 Winchester or .30-06 Springfield, the ERX provides both modularity and a host of features.

Review: Taurus Expedition Bolt-Action Rifle

This company's first entry into the bolt-action hunting rifle market is a smartly configured sharp shooter designed for today's big-game hunters.

Best New Hunting Rifles from SHOT 2025

Lots of new rimfire and centerfire rifles are hitting the market this year. Here’s a rundown of the best new hunting rifles from the class of ’25.

Cartridge Breakdown: 8.6 Blackout

I briefly covered the 8.6 Blackout in my last Alternative Ammo piece, in which I compared it to the .338 Federal. But because this is such a new, niche cartridge, my editor thought it also deserved a deep dive, so I’m here to provide an in-depth look at the new 8.6 BLK.

First Look: Rise Reliant Bolt-Action Trigger

Rise Triggers has entered the bolt-action market with its first-ever trigger for the Remington 700 platform: the Reliant Hunter and Reliant Pro triggers.

#SundayGunday: Springfield Armory Model 2020 Waypoint Long Action

Welcome back to #SundayGunday. This week, we’re taking a look at some brand new offerings from Springfield Armory, namely the Model 2020 Waypoint, now in long action calibers. The gun comes with the buyer's choice of steel or carbon-fiber wrapped barrels, with either an adjustable or non-adjustable stock.

Alternative Ammo: 8.6 Blackout vs. .338 Federal

In my last article, I discussed two not-so-niche cartridges: the .243 Winchester and the 6mm Creedmoor. As you’ve probably guessed by now, I tend to go to extremes (it’s unintentional, I swear). This go around, we’re swinging for the fences on niche rounds: the new 8.6 Blackout (BLK) and the .338 Federal.

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