Breek Arms Sledgehammer Omni-Buster: Gas Mitigation From Either Shoulder

We recently spoke with Breek Arms about the company’s Sledgehammer AR-15 Gas Blocking Charging Handle and its LE Latch counterpart, both designed around a problem that has become increasingly familiar as suppressor use has grown: gas coming back toward the shooter’s face. The Sledgeha...

By James Burton •

Curious Relics #142: Load It On Sunday? – The 1860 Henry Rifle Part I

Welcome, if you are a newcomer to this fun bi-weekly segment of AllOutdoor.com! Last time around, we spent four parts on the Remington Model 1875 with a Uberti Frank standing in for an original. Today we are starting on the grandfather of every Winchester lever gun, the 1860 Henry, and once again...

By Sam.S •

I Shot Down One of the Biggest Myths About Copper Bullets and Rifle Accuracy

Testing copper bullets in dirty vs. clean rifle barrels found no clear accuracy gain from deep cleaning; see how 20-shot groups challenged the myth. The post I Shot Down One of the Biggest Myths About Copper Bullets and Rifle Accuracy appeared first on Outdoor Life.

By Tyler Freel •

SIG Sauer M17-SOF - Fully Kitted Full-Size With Manual Safety

Almost ten years ago, when the U.S. Army announced that a customized version of the P320 had won the XM17 Modular Handgun System competition, the pistol that emerged became one of the most recognizable sidearms in the world. Now SIG Sauer is taking that platform in a more purpose-built direction ...

By Eric B •

POTD: The Remington Model 7180 Military – Killed by a Bayonet Shortage

Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have a prototype Remington Model 7180 trench gun that died because the Army ran out of old bayonets. Remington started working on military shotguns in the early 1960s, and this one dates to roughly 1963 through 1965. It is a Model 1100 with a 20...

By Sam.S •

Minnesota Pheasant Index Jumps 20% Before Oct. 10 Opener

Pheasant hunters heading into the Minnesota pheasant opener this fall have reason for optimism. Released September 8 by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the state’s August roadside survey clocked the statewide pheasant index at 90 birds for every 100 miles surveyed, up from 75...

By James Chen •

They Built a Rifle Cartridge That Could Change Hunting and Shooting Forever

Federal's Peak Alloy lead engineer and its rifle product line manager explain where the Peak Alloy came from, the challenges with the 7mm Backcountry introduction, and why 80,000 psi doesn’t mean more recoil or a burned-out barrel The post They Built a Rifle Cartridge That Could Change Hunting ...

By Alex Robinson •

Straw Purchase Rule Change: What FFL Dealers Must Know

A 42-year-old woman was arrested in Dallas and charged with lying on a 4473 to buy the gun a felon used to kill four officers in Charlotte. ATF is simultaneously rewriting the straw-purchase rule. Here is what the two stories mean for the person behind your counter.

By Claire Eason •

Maintaining The AK Series Of Rifles: From The User To The Maintainer

First, before buying and using the weapon, visually inspect the rifle for damage to better assess its condition. Begin with an overall examination of the rifle. Inspect for obvious damage, corrosion, contamination, missing components, and other visible deficiencies. During this inspection, you al...

By Lynndon Schooler •
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