Swarovski Optik Expands 2026 Rifle Scope Lineup

Swarovski Optik has announced updates across three of its core riflescope families, introducing the new dS 4-24x50 P, an updated Z6i lineup, and additional Z5i+ MRAD models. The expansion reflects continued development across digital, general-purpose, and long-range hunting optics.

By Eric B •

POTD: Freeman Army Model – Hoard’s Armory Civil War Innovation

Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have a Hoard’s Armory Freeman Army Model percussion revolver manufactured 1863-1865, one of approximately 2,000 made. The Ordnance Department originally ordered 5,000, but the contract wasn’t filled. Some were purchased at state and pri...

By Sam.S •

Federal America 250th Limited-Edition Ammo Now Shipping

Federal Ammunition out of Anoka, Minnesota has started shipping their America 250th limited-edition target loads, and the timing makes sense. With the country’s 250th birthday hitting on July 4th of this year, Federal is marking the milestone with five collectible loads across their America...

By Sam.S •

Detecting a Tail and What to Do Next

Did you ever have that feeling that you were being followed? I’m sure almost everyone has at one point in their lives. Being followed, either by car or on foot, is a very scary experience. Questions begin to swirl in your head: Why me? What do they want? Is this really happening? Here, we’ll ...

By Michael D'Angona •

Hunting on the Boundaries

One of my favorite podcasts comes from the good folks at Hornady. Seth Swerczek frequently hosts with engineers Joe Thielen and Jayden Quinlan along with a wide variety of guests. They cover subject matters ranging from varmint hunting, rifle construction and PRS competition, to bullet design. Wh...

By Joe Woolley •

Ayoob: Can You Shoot Your 1911 Backwards?

The 1911 is truly a classic gun. It is robust, reliable and easy to shoot well. Well, it’s easy to shoot for right-handers, that is. Historically, the 1911 pistol has been a right-hander’s gun. Now, the history books tell us there was a time in America when a teacher would rap a naturally lef...

By Massad Ayoob •

Evolution of the Flying Wing

From its earliest experimental roots to today’s cutting-edge stealth bombers, the flying wing has remained one of aviation’s most radical and enduring ideas. Stripped of traditional fuselage and tail structures, this design prioritizes aerodynamic efficiency above all else. The design reduces...

By Friedrich Seiltgen •
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