Smith & Wesson Acquires Savage Arms, Uniting Two Historic American Gunmakers

Smith & Wesson has acquired Savage Arms in a transaction initially valued at $160 million, combining two iconic American gunmakers. The deal significantly expands Smith & Wesson’s hunting and precision rifle portfolio and raises questions about the future of Savage firearms.

By Duncan Johnson Editor in Chief •

The Best Shotguns for Bird Hunting of All Time

These are our favorite classic and modern shotguns for hunting upland birds The post The Best Shotguns for Bird Hunting of All Time appeared first on Outdoor Life.

By Alex Robinson •

Allen-Vanguard Acquired by Defence Investment Specialist Operating Partners Group

Allen-Vanguard, a global leader in Cyber Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA), has entered a new era with new owners, Operating Partners Group (OPG). Specialist defence investors OPG have taken ownership of Allen-Vanguard, expanding its defence technology portfolio to complement and reinforce its ex...

By Eric G •

New Chapter for British Firepower: Rheinmetall Opens the UK Gun Hall

Rheinmetall officially opened the new ‘UK Gun Hall’ in Telford in the presence of the British Defence Secretary, Wes Streeting, thereby marking the return of independent production of large-calibre weapons to the UK. The UK Gun Hall forms part of Rheinmetall’s wider investment of more than ...

By Eric G •

TFB Review: Kestrel HUD - The Dope Card That Updates Itself

You are lying prone behind a rifle, the clock is running, and you need the wind, the range and your drop. So you lift your head, look at the Kestrel in your hand, read the numbers, lose your sight picture and start again. I have done that more times than I care to count, on the range, in matches ...

By Eric B •

SIG Sauer Produces Its First Suppressor in Sweden

Each partner has a defined role. SIG Sauer supplies the product design and engineering behind its global defense portfolio. AMEXCI  manufactures the suppressor using industrial metal additive manufacturing at its production sites in Sweden and Finland. MP-SEC International  handles asse...

By Eric B •

How to Clean 3D-Printed and Traditional Suppressors

Suppressors catch more than sound. Every shot sends hot, particulate-laden propellant gas through the can, and carbon, lead residue, and unburned powder settle into the baffles. Left alone, that fouling adds weight and eventually degrades both sound performance and the long-term integrity of the ...

By James Chen •

The Rimfire Report: FarrowTech's FT17 PDW Kit (First Impressions)

Last time I talked about FarrowTech, we took a look at his Ruger Mark IV 22R PDW Kit  back in August. My only real complaint about the Mark IV chassis upgrade had nothing to do with the build itself, but with how far behind the Mark IV is in modern 22LR pistol development. The Ruger Mark ser...

By Luke C. •

Review: Hornady High Speed 3-in-1 Power Case Trimmer

Editor’s Note: For this Hornady case trimmer review, the author received the unit for testing from the company. All opinions are those of the author’s. Reloading can be a meticulous and laborious task—but also rewarding. It can also feel intimidating. There are many steps, different met...

By Cory Ross •
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