Gear & Ammo

The EXACTO round has the potential to make military snipers more potent, giving them the ability to change their bullet's trajectory midair.

Trijicon's Reflex Line has won accolades for its ease of use and ruggedness. And now the company is expanding the series of illuminated-reticle sights to include a color option known for its low-light capabilities.

SilenerCo is shooting to make more handguns suppressor-ready with its newest product. The company's line of threaded barrels appears like it will make adding a silencer a snap.

These top personal protection loads can make a difference, self-defense ammo choices well worth your consideration.

The benefits of hunting with a suppressor can be soothing to your ears.

Long-distance shooters searching for a spotting scope might find everything they want and more in Swarovski's new optic. With illuminated reticle with first focal plane subtensions, the STR 80 is engineered to get shooter on target fast, no matter the distance.

The 5.56x45 NATO (.223 Remington) has been on the rise for more than 50 years. Find out how this intermediate cartridge came to rule the military and civilian roost.

IMR is set to expand its already extensive propellent catalog this coming year with three new powders. And the Enduron line shoots to do more than send bullets down range; it's also engineered to tidy up the bore.

The .458 Winchester Magnum came about in the mid 20th Century, but has had a lasting impact on the hunting world. The cartridge sets the modern standard in taking down dangerous game.

The .284 Winchester nearly fell into obscurity due to lack of popularity. But the cartridge was born again as the 6.5-284 Norma and found new life among F-Class and other long-distance shooters.

Misperceptions about the ability to own a gun suppressor abound. Getting one is actually easier than you think.

The new SideSaddle and Picatinny Rail Mount from TacStar expands Remington shotgun ammo capacity and optics options.

These gun safe lights from Gun Digest easily install in any gun safe, use AAA batteries and offer motion-detecting LED illumination for hands-free use.

Having land to shoot on is great, but not always convenient. CTK Precision's new target stand aims to take away some of the hassle with easy setup and takedown.

Editor James Card takes a look at some of the best concealed carry holsters out there - solid rigs to keep your handguns safe and secure.

Exciting news as Sig - one of the big players in firearms - rolls out their own line of defensive ammo.