Feature Articles

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.

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.

Garmin used SHOT Show 2026 to roll out the Xero C2 chronograph, an update to its compact velocity-measuring lineup. The pocket-sized unit builds on the earlier Xero C1 with faster sampling, broader device integration, and a higher price tag.

Born from a special operations requirement, the Seekins Precision SIC is a true interchangeable caliber rifle that stays sub-MOA, shrugs off heat, and drives recoil straight back so you can spot your own hits.

FN rebooted the SCAR 16S 17S 20S for 2026 with a hydraulic buffer, extended receiver, and true suppressor focus. We shot them side by side and the improvement is instant.

Nightforce’s NX6 family trims weight without trimming performance, bringing faster handling and clean glass to hunters, carbine shooters, and long-range fans who want durability that still moves.

The AMG 1-10×24 is Vortex’s compact fistfight of an LPVO that gives you rail space back, adds dual-zero turrets, and runs fast without bloating your carbine.