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TAO50 on the firing line, shooting out to 937 yards.

The trigger feels amazing. It has a defined wall and clean break. Reset feels short and positive. Shooters familiar with single-action only guns should know what to expect before even getting to test it out.

Franklin Armory’s Prevail rifle debuts a Total Round Control bolt action that blends Push Feed speed with Controlled Round Feed reliability.

That cooling effect changes how the suppressor behaves during rapid fire. After a mag dump, the exterior stays far cooler than traditional designs.

At first glance, the rifle looks traditionally finished. In person, the polymer furniture is realistic enough that it initially appears to be walnut. Only closer inspection reveals the material choice.

The XRAY7-CO connects directly to the SIG Kilo WARP laser rangefinders. With the 905 LRF, it links via Bluetooth. With the WARP 1550, wired connections are available.

Spohr’s new 8-shot revolver is a remarkably fine firearm. This one has been fired a bajillion times in a row at the SHOT Show Range Day.

Over the last 60 years, the M16 has evolved to the current versions of the M4; it’ll be cool to see how the M7 continues to improve over the next few decades.

The core uses 3D-printed Inconel 718, a nickel-based superalloy built for high heat and stress. Ridgeline chose Inconel for reliability, not trend chasing.