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Heckler & Koch Reboots The SL8 Rifle

Civilian variant of Heckler & Koch's G36, the SL8, is making a comeback after a more than 10-year absence from the American market.

Decoding The Nuances Of The AR-10 Lower

Understanding the AR-10 lower receiver is key to getting the rifle you want.

Barrett M82: Improbable Legend Among Sniper Rifles

Storied as the Barrett M82 is, its reputation as the ultimate .50-cal. sniper rifle is somewhat unlikely.

M&P15T II: Smith & Wesson's Next Gen Tactical AR

Slimmed down and dolled up, Smith & Wesson's next-gen M&P15T II improves on an already solid model.

Zastava M57 and M70A: The Yugoslavian Tokarevs

Just like with their Kalashnikovs, the Yugoslavians put their own twist on a famous Soviet weapon when they developed their M57 Tokarev pistol. Widely available both as original military surplus and new production, these guns are more than historical relics.

Tikka T3x: Three New Models For 2021

Tikka keeps new T3x rifles rolling with three new models, each with interesting twists to the popular design.

Zastava ZPAP: Zero Compromises

Zastava has undoubtedly dominated the American AK market this past year, but is that because of their superior quality? Or was it merely because their ZPAP rifles were the most consistently available?

The Cugir WASR-10: Function Over Form

WASR rifles are workhorses and a longstanding fixture of the American AK market. Built tough enough to take a beating and ask for seconds, these Romanian AKMs are still highly sought after despite the availability of shinier, prettier Kalashnikovs.

Zastava Arms: Quality And Quantity

The famous Serbian arms plant Zastava continues to keep the U.S. market supplied with AKs that are well-built, fairly priced, and relatively easy to find.

CZ 457: The Rimfire World's Darling

Accurate as they come, versatile and affordable the CZ 457 has earned a dedicated following among rimfire shooters in the know.

Bipod: Choosing An Accuracy-Enhancing Support

Under appreciated, bearly a second thought is given to the bipod. A mistake, given attaching the right one to your rifle's fore-end tightens groups and extends your range.

New Guns And Gear April 2021

Looking for a new iron or piece of kit to enhance the one you already own? Check out these seven new bits of guns and gear to grow your firearms wish list.

King Of 2 Miles: What Extreme Long-Range Shooting Takes

Expensive large-caliber rifles and more variables than you can shake a stick at, do you have what it takes to compete in King of 2 Miles?

9 Long-Range Shooting Fundamentals You Must Master

Aiming to become a proper precision shooter? Here are the long-range shooting fundamentals you must master.

Factors In Selecting A Long-Range Cartridge

Why the choice of cartridge means so much in the long-range game.

ELR Rimfire: Everyman's Precision Shooting

ELR Rimfire requires the same skill set as centerfire 2-mile shooting ... but at yardages most gun nuts have close to home.

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