Like many other successful cartridges, the .224 Valkyrie was conjured up in a shooting enthusiast’s mind. A “Wildcat” in concept, this new offering from Federal Premium was designed as a ballistic solution to solve an academic problem: how to take “America’s Rifle” to 1,000 yards and beyond.
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NEW: .224 Valkyrie: A Gas Gun Hot Rod for Long Range Shooters — FULL REVIEW
BY Patrick Kelley Updated: December 15, 2017The Bipods with the Moves: Bringing the Swagger
BY Clay Martin Updated: October 12, 2017Bipods are probably the most underutilized piece of helpful shooting gear, a tool that should be in your toolbox. But like all tools, you need to pick the appropriate one for the job. Normal size bipods, 6 to 10 inches, cover a lot of gaps. But sometimes, you are forced into a less than ideal shooting position, and for that you need something else. Fortunately, that tool now exists.
Rimfire Shootout: Savage B Series .17 HMR vs. .17 WSM
BY Clay Martin Updated: September 14, 2017In our .17 HMR vs .22LR shootout, the .17 HMR was the clear winner. So the obvious question is, why not go to .17 WSM ( Winchester Super Magnum) instead of .17 HMR?
Rimfire Shootout: Savage B-Series .17 HMR vs. .22 LR
BY Clay Martin Updated: August 23, 2017I am relatively new to the .17 HMR cartridge. When it debuted in 2002, I was guilty of downplaying its effectiveness. Most of my life, Uncle Sugar bought me all the centerfire rounds a growing boy could want, so I didn’t have to worry about training ammo. Now that I have to buy my own [...]
Top Five Plains Game Rifles
BY Phil Massaro Updated: August 17, 2017The Big Five, or Dangerous Seven, or whatever you prefer to call the collective of African game animals that can easily end your life certainly gets the lion’s share (pun fully intended) of the spotlight, but the plains game, or more properly put, the antelope species, are much more abundant and affordable. Much has been written about the proper guns and cartridges for African hunting, but it seems there is still considerable confusion about what is needed to effectively hunt the lighter African game.
Long Range Contender? Savage Model 10 Ashbury Precision Chassis Rifle — Full Review
BY Ian Kenney Updated: August 3, 2017It seems like Savage rifles garner a love hate relationship with much of the shooting population. Some people love them because they’re an affordable rifle with features and a level of performance that hits well above their price point. Savage rifles are known for shooting exceptionally well while possessing a great adjustable trigger and a barrel nut system that makes barrel swaps relatively easy.
Rimfire Resurgence: Savage’s A22 & B22 — Full Review
BY Clay Martin Updated: July 26, 2017There are few more iconic rifles than the .22. Many of us have spent our youth plinking at targets and eradicating the tin-can population with a trusty bolt-action in .22. If you are like me, you have probably had the same .22-caliber rifle for a very long time. Savage has stepped the game up this year with the A and B series rifles — they’re out of the box tack drivers at a price point that won’t break the bank.
Affordable Dangerous Game Rifles — Roundup
BY Phil Massaro Updated: July 19, 2017The active pursuit of dangerous game is far and away my favorite style of hunting. The gear required for hunting dangerous game — specifically the rifle — must be rock solid, as with failure comes the potential for loss of life.
The Ultimate Backpacking .410: Stevens 301 Single Shot — Full Review
BY Jordan Michaels Updated: July 13, 2017Whether you’re a survivalist looking for a trail gun or a parent looking for a first firearm, the Stevens Model 301’s low cost, simple functionality and reliability make it a great addition to any collection.
A .338 Lapua for Under $1,700? Savage’s 110 BA Stealth Storms the Market — Full Review
BY Clay Martin Updated: June 30, 2017I am a firm believer that it should be within the reach of every person to own a ludicrously fast car, a stupidly powerful handgun and a magnum rifle that could take a T-rex off its feet at 1,000 yards. Savage has made that attainable. Enter the Savage 110 BA Stealth. It delivers high performance at a fraction of its .338 Lapua competitors.