Another “retro” AR-15, this time in the form of the M16A2, the 5.56x45mm NATO service rifle adopted by the U.S. Department of Defense in the early 1980s as an improvement on the older M16 and M16A1 models. The SA-16A2 replicates all the features of the original rifle.
The original, military-style Mil-Spec trigger with a pull weight of easily 2.5 to 3.0 kg has long since become obsolete in a modern AR-15 sporting rifle. A few years ago, the selection of match triggers for the popular gun platform was still very limited. This has changed radically, as our comparison test with nine triggers from six manufacturers makes clear.
Chambered in .30-30 Win. and .44 Rem Mag. Respectively, the latest additions to the Marlin lineup are the Dark Series Model 336 and the SBL Series Model 1894 in .44 Rem.Mag.
Mauser also offers the Mauser 18 Long Range Chassis in its affordable M18 bolt-action rifle series. This model variant is equipped with an Oryx aluminum chassis from the Canadian specialist Modular Driven Technologies Inc (MDT). We have tested the German match rifle on the shooting range.
Made in Hungary, the Lynx GM6 semi-automatic fireram combines the strengths of a sniper rifle, assault rifle and anti-materiel weapon in .50 BMG (12.7x99 mm) caliber. Thanks to its long recoil operating system, it allows the operator to fire it even in a standing position without support.
The interesting SUB2000 G17 semi-automatic carbine is manufactured by KelTec and is designed for hikers there who need a firearm that is light and unobtrusive, but has sufficient firepower for defense even against large predators. It is fed from Glock's double-stack magazines up to a capacity of 33 rounds.
The historic German manufacturer, whose name is synonymous with air rifles, introduces two new XR200/XR210 models in pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) versions. The latest from the Rastatt-based manufacturer is available in four different calibers, with polymer or beechwood stocks. Both variants feature a 280-cc air tube.
The new member of SA Saint AR family features a dedicated 9mm lower and is feed from 32-round magazines. The carbine operates through a simple direct blowback system which ensures reliability.
BRK/Brocock Airguns is a British company that manufactures PCP air rifles equipped with extremely sophisticated features. The newest entry in the BRK catalog is the Ghost, a PCP air rifle in bullpup configuration, available in several easily interchangeable calibers, with different barrel lengths and air bottle capacity.
The newest addition to Savage 's A22 rimfire rifle family is designed for outdoor activity – the ideal “go-anywhere rifle” or “backpack rifle”. Takedown operation only requires a simple twist. It comes with a 0 MOA Picatinny rail. The synthetic stock includes a dry storage compartment in the pistol grip and a magazine compartment in the cheek riser.
Top-tier accuracy, adjustable ergonomics, rugged reliability and affordability are the trump cards of the latest iteration of Ruger's Custom Shop Precision Rifle. Already available in 6mm Creedmoor. it is now also offered in 6.5 Creedmoor.
Formerly known as the "1895 GBL" (Guide Big Loop), it is Ruger’s first model in the Marlin Guide Gun family of rifles. The Model 1895 is chambered in 45-70 Govt. and features an oversized lever loop that provides clearance for operation with heavy gloves. All metal components are glass bead-blasted for a satin finish and blued.
Featuring a lighter handguard with attachment screws for additional rigidity and a lightened profile barrel, the latest MCX-SPEAR-LT is now also available in 7.62x39 caliber. The fully ambidextrous controls are the same as the M400 rifles. Barrels are interchangeable, and you can also use AR-15 triggers.
Accuracy international have been making some of the world’s finest military sniper rifles for the past 40 years, yet their latest goal was to produce a rifle specifically designed to cater for the increasingly popular civilian PRS market. In the video, Chris Parkin introduces the AT-X model – read the full review below.
A lever-action rifle that comes straight from the state of Wyoming, land of bison, prairies and geysers. It is exaggerated, powerful and decidedly aggressive-looking. Let's examine together some of the distinctive features of the Black Thunder in .500 Smith & Wesson caliber.
Sturm, Ruger & Co. unveils the latest addition to its range of AR-15 platform sporting semi-automatic rifles. Chambered for the 7.62 NATO/.308 Winchester cartridge, the SFAR has the size of a standard frame in .223 Remington.
From the 1980s with fury, the 5.7x28mm cartridge is winning more and more fans these days. That's why Ruger now adds a compact and lightweight carbine in that caliber: the new Ruger LC Carbine in 5.7x28mm shares the same magazines and controls of the Ruger-5.7 pistol, making a formidable duo.
The Swedish company FX Airguns, always at the forefront of technology, has created the Impact M3 PCP air rifle model to meet all the needs of the most demanding shooters. The Impact M3 is available in 4.5mm, 5.5mm, 6.35mm, 7.62mm and 9mm calibers.
The young rifle caliber 6 mm ARC (Advanced Rifle Cartridge) from Hornady is a long-range cartridge for the AR-15 platform. Now the first test with factory ammunition and handloads was on the agenda, although with the Savage 110 Tactical we used a modern bolt-action rifle that could be a choice for the PRS Production Class, for example.
The Sabatti Urban Sniper bolt-action rifle in a new version features the proven Blizzard action with a three-lug bolt, designed for long-range shooting. It is available in two barrel lengths and three calibers.
A Japanese-made bolt-action repeater in the all-round .308 Winchester caliber featuring a synthetic stock – and for considerably less than 1,000 euros. All that sounds good. What has the rifle to offer and how does it shoot? We tried it out in the field.
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Looking back: last summer, IWA OutdoorClassics launched the IWA Campfire as the start of its anniversary year. The idea behind this concept is to network with the community during the year and to strengthen the various segments of the IWA. To this end, a team from the IWA visited various events, showed a presence there and forged new partnerships. What's coming in 2024?
Presented at last year's IWA OutdoorClassics, the Smith & Wesson Demon is a special version of the model 686 revolver produced in a limited edition of 150 pieces for the German market. It has an unusual red livery that recalls the corporate color of the Waimex company, the American brand's historic importer.
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The 5th Black Powder Shooting Grand Prix took place in Valeggio sul Mincio. Around 250 shooters from ten European countries were attracted by the strong competition and attractive prizes, but also by the chance to get to know the shooting range in the run-up to the World Championships at the end of August. Sponsor Pierangelo Pedersoli gave a remarkable speech.
It was the test gun for a radically different pistol design, was intended to prevail against the established competition from Walther, Mauser and SIG-Sauer, and had to hold its own against an in-house competitor. The Heckler & Koch PSP paved the way for the later P7 service pistol and its success ended the further development of the P9S from the same company. A chance encounter between the two gun …
“A new standard for modern, striker-fired duty pistols” – Springfield Armory has set itself no less a goal for the new Echelon model. The new pistol is now also available in Europe via Ferkinghoff International. We have therefore taken a closer look at its features.
Rapid fire pistol for men and "sport" pistol for women: these are the 25m pistol competitions of the Olympic Games that are about to begin. The same pistols and ammunition are used to compete in these two specialities, to be fired within a limited time. Very spectacular!
The new version of the EU Firearms Regulation, which is crucial for the civilian firearms industry, has passed another stage in the European legislative process. Now that the European Parliament has approved the current regulation draft during a plenary session on April 23, 2024, all that is missing is the approval of the EU Council for it to enter into force. You can find out more about the …
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