Rifle

Pushing an AR-15 Out to 1,000 Yards with Falkor Defense’s Caitlyn PSR

Courtesy of Tactical Life A few months back, as we sat in a coffee shop discussing different AR-15 chamberings and their effective ranges, we wondered if there was one caliber that trumps them all for effectiveness out to 1,000 yards. Could we actually build an AR-15 that is capable of ranges usually reserved only for larger-caliber […]

An In-Depth Look at the Slide Fire System with Inventor Jeremiah Cottle

Courtesy of Tactical Life In 1934, Congress passed the National Firearms Act (NFA), which, among other things, placed restrictions on the purchase, sale and ownership of what the federal government calls “Class 3” weapons. This classification included firearms that could operate in a fully automatic mode, or in other words, firearms that could discharge multiple […]

Smith & Wesson Now Shipping New M&P15X, M&P15T Rifles

Courtesy of Tactical Life Smith & Wesson is officially shipping out the latest additions to its M&P AR rifle family, the M&P15X and M&P15T. Both rifles retain the look and operating features of the M&P rifle line, but with the added versatility of the Magpul M-LOK system. RELATED STORY: M&P Performance – 6 Do-It-All Smith & Wesson M&P […]

Savage Arms Rolls Out the New Model 10 GRS Bolt-Action Rifle

Courtesy of Tactical Life There’s a lot going on in the world of Savage Arms. As you’re no doubt aware, the Massachusetts-based company recently introduced its first-ever collection of AR rifles. Now — three months after making its SHOT Show debut — comes the Savage Model 10 GRS bolt gun. Long-range shooters, this one’s for you. RELATED […]

Special Operations Command is looking at a new 6.5 mm round for its sniper rifle

Special Operations Command is exploring a new caliber for its semi-automatic sniper rifle needs and upgrading one of its bolt-action sniper rifle systems. Maj. Aron Hauquitz told Military Times Tuesday that SOCOM is in the preliminary stages of exploring a sniper rifle chambered in the 6.5 mm caliber. The two commercially available rounds being evaluated […]

Steyr Arms Is in Production on the AUG A3 M1 Long Rail Rifle

Courtesy of Tactical Life Bowing to customer demand for a longer top rail version of its AUG A3 M1 platform, Alabama-based Steyr Arms announced it is now in full production on a new model it is calling the AUG A3 M1 Long Rail. RELATED STORY: Gun Review – Steyr Arms’ AUG/A3 M1 Bullpup According to the press […]

The United States Secret Service is looking for a new 5.56 Rifle

The United States Secret Service is on the hunt for a new 5.56x45mm rifle. According to their request The United States Secret Service has a requirement for a 5.56 x 45mm rifle, equipped with full- and semi- automatic firing capability, for use in all environmental conditions, including when discreet carry and/or maximum concealment is required. The weapon […]

Serious BAMFs: Testing Two BAMF Rifles from Cobalt Kinetics

Article courtesy of Tactical Life After a few decades of shooting, writing and teaching, I am quite jaded when it comes to new gear. To pique my interest, new products need to not just be new or different, they also have to be useful and practical. It takes a lot to catch my attention and […]

WTW: Three Vintage Assault Rifles

Originally published on Breach Bang Clear Weapon Trivia Wednesday: Three Vintage Assault Rifles of our Forefathers Tom Marshall This is the Metal Storm, first widely discussed as a modern weapon platform some twenty years ago. It uses an electronic ignition and multiple barrels with superposed projectile loads to achieve a rate of fire equal to […]

Don’t Call it a Comeback: Army Said to be Mulling the Return of the 7.62 Battle Rifle

Courtesy of our friends over at Tactical Life Get ready for the return of the battle rifle. Temporarily, that is. According to a story published on Soldier Systems, the U.S. Army is considering fielding a 7.62 NATO rifle in an interim capacity until it switches to one of the 6.5mm family of intermediate calibers sometime in the 2020s. The reason […]