SHOT Show 2026 brought a first look at Palmetto State Armory’s AXR SSP (Short Stroke Piston) series. PSA reps report that the AXR SSP platform is being developed based on user feedback from the Jackal 2.0.
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Palmetto’s AXR Short Stroke Piston Rifle — SHOT 2026
BY Garrett Negen Published: January 21, 2026 { 0 comments }Bushmaster BA30: Straight-Pull Bolt Action — SHOT Show 2026
BY Mitchell Graf Published: January 21, 2026 { 1 comment }Instead of leaning on a traditional turn-bolt layout, Bushmaster built the BA30 around familiar AR ergonomics while keeping it legally classified as a bolt-action rifle.
Franklin Armory ‘Prevail’: A Bolt Action Re-Imagined — SHOT Show 2026
BY Mitchell Graf Published: January 20, 2026 { 2 comments }Franklin Armory’s Prevail rifle debuts a Total Round Control bolt action that blends Push Feed speed with Controlled Round Feed reliability.
Seekins SIC: SF-Bred Modular Precision Rifle
BY True Pearce Published: January 18, 2026 { 0 comments }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.
Vortex AMG 1-10×24 LPVO Goes Full Send — SHOT Show 2026
BY Mitchell Graf Published: January 18, 2026 { 2 comments }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.
Savage Modernizes the Model 110
BY Larry Z Published: January 16, 2026 { 0 comments }Savage Arms is giving its longest-running rifle a proper modernization without trying to reinvent what already works.
M1 Garand Bucket List: Shoot The Legend
BY Robert Sadowski Published: January 11, 2026 { 7 comments }We walk the M1 Garand from history to the firing line, breaking down features, ammo picks, accuracy, and the unmistakable ping that made this WWII icon a must shoot.
World’s First Total Round Control Bolt Action: Franklin’s Prevail Rifle
BY Larry Z Published: January 7, 2026 { 2 comments }Barrel options include Franklin’s carbon-ceramic wrapped Fidelis barrel or a fluted stainless sporter profile, with compatibility for Zermatt TL3/SR3 pre-fit barrels for those who like to tinker.
Ruger Introduces Harrier Rifles, a Ground-Up Reboot of Its AR Line
BY Larry Z Published: January 6, 2026 { 1 comment }Rather than a cosmetic refresh, Ruger is positioning the Harrier as a clean-sheet redesign focused on fit, function, durability, and aftermarket compatibility. Areas that matter most to today’s MSR buyers.
This AR22 Rimfire Upper Shoots Like a Laser: BoreBuddy Apogee Review
BY Mitchell Graf Published: January 4, 2026 { 12 comments }The BoreBuddy Apogee Match Gen 2 AR22 is a dedicated .22LR AR upper built from the ground up for accuracy and reliability









