When Savage Arms released their Impulse straight-pull rifle in early 2021 I never imagined my 6.5 Creedmoor might be the first one to make it to the plains of Africa, or that my first-time hunting friend would claim first blood with it.
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There’s a New Predator in Town – SIG Tread Predator Reviewed
Published: August 2, 2021 { 8 comments }The Sig Sauer Tread Predator is a quality built low/no recoil semiautomatic hunting rifle with a lot to offer right out of the box.
400 Yard Muzzleloader! Taking Long Shots With Bergara and CVA: New Rifles!
Published: July 12, 2021 { 0 comments }On April 29, 2021, Bergara and CVA sponsored The Long Shot Tour, held at the Fossil Pointe Shooting Grounds, outside Decatur, Texas. These two gun makers had some new and newer firearms to show off and invited a dozen writers and editors to try out several Bergara bolt action rifles and a pair of CVA muzzleloaders, plus a CVA bolt action. I was one of those writers.
Savage’s Backcountry Xtreme Series: The 110 High Country
Published: June 7, 2021 { 9 comments }The High Country has some other functional/aesthetic enhancements. The barrel is fluted in a dramatic spiral that runs most of its length. Savage button-rifles their barrels. The .308 High Country’s barrel is 22 inches. The long-action calibers have 24-inch barrels.
Savage Arms IMPULSE: American Made Straight Pull Rifle
Published: March 14, 2021 { 29 comments }The new Savage Arms IMPULSE rifles are a whole new breed of rifle that raises the market to a new level. It’s really slick, very fast to operate, incredibly accurate; perhaps the most accurate rifle I have ever shot.
Tested: Ruger Hawkeye African, Newly Chambered in 280 Ackley Improved
Published: February 1, 2021 { 12 comments }From time to time, Ruger produces the rifles in chamberings more suitable for hunting African plains game and big game elsewhere. The newest of these is the Ruger Hawkeye African chambered in 280 Ackley Improved. For my money, Ruger knocked it out of the park with this gun.
New Savage Impulse Straight Pull Rifle – First Look
Published: January 10, 2021 { 61 comments }A straight-pull rifle is cycled by just two motions, backwards and forwards on a linear path. This differs from a traditional bolt action where four motions are required- rotate bolt, pull back, push forward, rotate down. The result is speed, accuracy, and reliability.
The Most Accurate Ultralight Rifle: Seekins HAVAK ELEMENT
Published: November 2, 2020 { 10 comments }The Seekins Precision HAVAK ELEMENT uses cutting edge technology and design to shave weight without compromising accuracy, safety, or reliability.
Top 5 Deer Rifle Slings
Published: November 1, 2020 { 2 comments }If you’ve ever been on a spot-and-stalk or a long hunt toting a rifle without a sling you have probably found yourself realizing just how useful they can be. Check out our top five deer rifle sling picks.
.75 MOA Guarantee from Springfield Armory’s All-New Bolt-Action 2020 Waypoint – Review
Published: September 29, 2020 { 27 comments }Springfield’s 2020 action is a descendant of the legendary Remington 700 design. Dual locking lugs, a fluted, nitride-coated bolt, EDM raceways, and dual cocking cams…