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Rifles
Strike’s Arch-El – The Charging Handle From Hell
A while back I had an AR that identified as a hunting rifle and needed an optic and needed a mount. Warne provided a mount, and Nikon provided the optic. After a bit of shooting a scope equipped AR 15 I was getting really sick of that teeny tiny mil spec charging handle. With the […]
The Steyr AUG – The Great Austrian Bullpup
I’ve been reviewing Steyr AUG for months now and it’s taken that long to really give it a fair review. My time with bullpups was limited so traversing to a bullpup really took some time. It’s easy to compare a bullpup like the Steyr Aug to an AR 15 and then get lost in the […]
Prepping 101: The Gun Question
The gun question: does a prepper need a gun? And if they do, what kind should they buy? I’ve been asked this more times than I care to count. The responses to this question are as varied as the people answering it. Camp AR15 versus camp AK47, team semi-auto against team revolver. In my opinion, it isn’t as simple as what kind […]
7 Affordable Rifles You Can Actually Put on Your Christmas Wish List
Photo courtesy of Tactical Life Adding firearms to a holiday wish list can get expensive and leave most disappointed. But there are affordable rifles out there that are realistic wish list items. Every year sees a bumper crop of great new firearms, and 2017 was no exception. From classic bolt actions to modern sporting rifles, […]
Is the Savage MSR 15 Recon a Serviceable Combat Rifle?
BY FRED MASTISON The gun world has been witness to several large government contract dramas recently involving the choice and purchase of new guns. It has been raw fuel for internet speculation and suggestions. One area of discussion that gets revived in times like this is “combat rifles.” The opinions about the critical tools of war […]
New Zealand Defence Force to Buy Barrett M107A1, MRAD Rifles
Originally published on Tactical Life Photo by New Zealand Defence Force The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has announced it is buying the .50 BMG BarrettM107A1 anti-materiel rifle and the Multi Role Adaptive Design (MRAD) sniper rifle in .338 Lapua Magnum. RELATED STORY: Barrett Fieldcraft Rifle – Tactical-Life’s ‘Gun of the Month’ for June 2017 The contract with Barrett calls for the […]
CSW: Exclusive First Look at LMT’s ‘Confined Space Weapon’
Originally published on Tactical Life Lewis Machine & Tool’s innovation truly shines with its new CSW, or “Confined Space Weapon.” RELATED STORY — Gun Test: Lewis Machine & Tool’s LM8MWSLTFDE The CSW has a 10.5-inch, integrally suppressed barrel. The 1-in-7-inch-twist barrel is actually 8.2 inches long, with the suppressor making up the remainder. The barrel, gas […]
Russia’s RPK-74 LMG: A Faithful Servant Since 1974
Courtesy of Tactical Life When I was in Russia a little over 12 years ago, I had quite a few contacts with former Desantniks (paratroopers) and Spetsnaz operators and made it a point to ask them about the weapons they had used and their opinions of them. Since most had seen combat in Afghanistan or Chechnya, their views of weapons […]
Mandatory Sig Sauer Recall Issued for 3 Rifle Models
Courtesy of Tactical Life A safety warning and mandatory Sig Sauer recall has been issued for several rifles from the manufacturer. Sig announced Friday that a limited number of rifles in the SIG716 DMR, SIG516 Carbon Fiber and SIGM400 Predator models are affected. RELATED STORY: Sig Sauer Announces Details of P320 Voluntary Upgrade Program The problem […]