Venture Out

Every year manufacturers look to bring out the next “best” gun that the shooter “needs” to have. It’s a continuous ploy to stay significant in a massive market where manufacturers attempt to evolve and stay relevant to the consumer. In recent years ARs, precision rifles, and concealed carry handguns…

If you think carbines that chamber pistol cartridges are radical and new in firearm design, consider that this idea started in the early 1800’s. The Winchester 1873 is a great example. As settlers crossed our nation, they needed to cut weight and space. Supplies thinned as they headed west and t…

Introduction:Optics 101 takes readers on the journey of understanding the ins and outs of riflescopes. Of any area in the gun world, optics may have advanced the most over the past two decades. With the proliferation of PRS (precision rifle series), long-range hunting, and new, more capable cartr…

Since 1974 Springfield Armory has been producing firearms fueled by an obsession for improvement cementing its reputation in American Firearms. Today we would like to introduce you to the newest member of the team the “Hellion” the all-new 5.56 bullpup rifle. The solution for ballistic performan…

January is always a good time to reflect on the previous hunting season and explore our options for future hunts. Most western states have published their season dates and the planning and research begins. Most of us have limited vacation and funds so we take the planning phase very seriously. I…