Story of the .308 Win.

Another step, and two deer scooted from a foggy clearing. But their dash into the alders suggested they’d not go far. Circling downwind, I drifted onto a deer trail, pausing at each step, glassing not yards ahead but feet. Then: a glint from the shadows. Stay still! Presently, beside ...

By Wayne van Zwoll •

CMP Begins Selling Reclaimed 1903A3 Springfield Rifles

If you have always wanted a 1903A3 rifle to use as a shooter, you may be in luck! The Civilian Marksmanship Program is now selling reclaimed 1903A3 Springfield bolt-action rifles . These guns use receivers salvaged from guns that were, at one time, non-fireable, but now are back in action.

By Daniel Y •

Federal America 250th Limited-Edition Ammo Now Shipping

Federal Ammunition out of Anoka, Minnesota has started shipping their America 250th limited-edition target loads, and the timing makes sense. With the country’s 250th birthday hitting on July 4th of this year, Federal is marking the milestone with five collectible loads across their America...

By Sam.S •

M1A Scout Squad: Master of Both CQB and DMR Roles?

I love the saying, “have your cake, and eat it too”. What if you had the capability and power of a hunting cartridge like the .308 for both eyes open close quarters shooting could very quickly switch to a LPVO (Low Power Variable Optic) with 7X magnification and hit out to 500 yards easily? W...

By Beyond Seclusion •

M21 Sniper Rifle — A Short History

The renowned M14 service rifle has a complex history: it was the U.S. military’s shortest-lived service rifle yet one of the longest in service. While its time as a standard-issue rifle for G.I.s was brief, its power and performance have ensured its continued use as a sniper and Designated Mark...

By Cory Ross •

The Story Behind Steinel Ammunition Co.

If you want to understand Steinel Ammo, start with the phrase stamped on everything they do: “Dedicated to Every Round.” That isn’t just marketing talk—it’s their core philosophy. Steinel Ammunition is for shooters who care. At Steinel, there is only the good stuff. There are no levels ...

By Cory Ross •

M1 Garand vs. M1941 Johnson Rifle Debate

Even positive changes can be hard to accept. Long before the M1 Garand rifle was in widespread service in the US military, it had its share of detractors. A number of these objectors simply disagreed with the Army’s decision to adopt a semi-automatic rifle at all. They argued that the...

By Tom Laemlein •

First M16 Rifles in the Vietnam War

In the late 1950s, there were basically two camps in the U.S. military on what the next service rifle should be — those who thought a service rifle should be made of wood and blued steel and wanted a modified version of the M1 Garand, and those who thought the future of the modern service ...

By Robert A. Sadowski •
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