The primary weapon of the infantryman is the rifle. Yes, at this time there were also submachine guns, pistols, anti-armor weapons, and machine guns. But these weapons were all intended to support the rifleman as he took or held ground. Interestingly enough, most of the armies in the Second World War were using either the same rifle their fathers carried in the First World War or a variant thereof.
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The Guns of D-Day – June 6th, 1944
BY Christopher Mace Published: June 5, 2018 Updated: June 5, 20182A Armament Rolling out with Two New Dedicated ARs in .22 Long Rifle
BY Max Slowik Published: May 31, 2018 Updated: May 31, 2018Boutique builder 2A Armament just launched two new complete AR-pattern rifles, both chambered for .22 Long Rifle. They’re slick and ultra-light at less than 4 pounds.
The Lever Gun In Modern Times – Train To Use It Effectively
BY Administrator Published: May 30, 2018 Updated: May 30, 2018By Doug Larson Some readers will remember seeing first-run episodes of such westerns on television as The Rifleman and Gunsmoke. A common firearm seen in most of them is the lever action gun. And back in the days depicted in these television shows and in western movies, the lever action was used for hunting, shooting [...]
Cimarron 1876 Centennial “Tom Horn” Signature Rifle – Review
BY Wayne Lincourt Published: May 25, 2018 Updated: May 25, 2018When the 1873 came out it was a paradigm shift. A repeating rifle that was as reliable and capable as it was practical. However, it was still a pistol caliber carbine. For real rifle work, you had to go to something like an 1869 Sharps, a Ballard Perfection rifle, or a Remington Rolling Block. That’s what buffalo hunters used. What these long range, big game guns had in common was that they were all single shot firearms. The Winchester Model 1876 changed that forever.
Tripods – Take Your Rifle Shooting To Another Level
BY Ian Kenney Published: May 18, 2018 Updated: May 18, 2018For military and law enforcement the tripod is an essential piece of kit for situations where the shooter has to be up off the ground to gain a vantage point and yet still be stable enough to make an accurate shot. For precision rifle competition there exists a similar need for a good, sturdy tripod but selecting the right tripod and attachment system can be overwhelming with so many options on the market now.
NEMO XO Review – Groundbreaking Innovation!
BY Clay Martin Published: May 18, 2018 Updated: May 18, 2018When the NEMO Executive Order ( XO) came in for review, I was wholly unprepared for what was about to happen. The test model was in 6.5 Creedmoor, which is a plus. Not unique, but not all that common in AR platforms yet either. Still, I wasn’t exactly looking forward to testing
Savage Evolution Review – Value Priced Magnum Performance
BY Clay Martin Published: May 18, 2018 Updated: May 18, 2018It is difficult to say the Savage 110 Evolution is a vast improvement over the 110 Stealth, if only because the Stealth was so good to start with. I reviewed the Stealth chambered in 338 Lapua Magnum last summer, and dollar for dollar, it is one of the best guns I have ever picked up.
Must-See: McMillan Firearms Recreated Chris Kyle’s Custom TAC-338
BY Jordan Michaels Published: May 9, 2018 Updated: May 9, 2018In 2007 McMillan Firearms built a custom TAC-338 for legendary SEAL sniper Chris Kyle. Kyle told the McMillan gunsmiths that insurgents had learned the effective range of his 300 Win MAG, and he wanted something that could reach out a little further.
The Dakkar from NEMO: A Sniper’s Dream Realized
BY Clay Martin Published: May 9, 2018 Updated: May 9, 2018NEMO decided to team with KRG for the Dakkar and the result is spectacular. The chassis looks like something out of the space age and it contains all the features a growing boy needs. From the tool-less barrel change to the carbon fiber forend, innovation is the name of the game.
Thompson Center’s New Semi-Auto .22 Rifle Takes Ruger Aftermarket Accessories
BY True Pearce Published: May 6, 2018 Updated: May 6, 2018One of the cool features of the T/CR22 is that on the last round, with factory mags, the bolt locks open. This is a feature missing from most other semi-auto .22 rifles.