Courtesy of Tactical Life Easing along the creek bottom, I was 300 yards shy of the base of the ridge I would have to climb to try to catch up with a buck that had left plenty of early season signs. A sudden sound halfway up the ridge to my left caused me to freeze and snap my head […]
Rifles
Gun Review: Brass-Framed, Octagon-Barreled Henry 45-70 Lever-Action Rifle
Courtesy of Tactical Life Before reading the rest of this article, we’re giving you a chance to win this very Henry 45-70 rifle — enter here! Now, back to the article … The classic .45-70 Government caliber is one of those golden oldies rooted so deep in both lore and utility that it refuses to die, and […]
Inland Releases US Army 1st Infantry Division 100th Anniversary M1 Carbine, 1911A1
Courtesy of Tactical Life Inland Manufacturing—the Ohio-based company that offers quality reproductions of guns of yore—has unveiled the US Army 1st Infantry Division 100th Anniversary models of two legendary firearms: the Inland M1 Carbine and the 1911A1 pistol. RELATED STORY: Combat Classics – M1 Weapons of WWII Recognizing the importance of this special anniversary, 1st Infantry Division leadership reached out to Inland […]
Barrett Fieldcraft Rifle: Tactical-Life’s ‘Gun of the Month’ for June 2017
Courtesy of Tactical Life We all know Barrett for its block-busting rifles, from the original Model 82 that started it all to the cutting-edge MRAD. We also can’t forget the company’s REC7 ARs. But with the Barrett Fieldcraft, the company has gone in a new direction by releasing its first bolt-action rifle specifically built for […]
Budget PSR: Meet the Savage Arms 10 BA Stealth
Courtesy of Tactical Life As with anything else, the shooting industry goes through different phases with regard to the popularity of certain types of products. Whether it’s 1911s, ARs or striker-fired pistols, once something has taken hold in the shooting community, the firearms industry is always ready to accommodate people’s tastes. One of the most […]
8 Industry Experts Pick Their Must-Have SHTF Gun
(Article courtesy of Tactical Life) Compiled by Jay Pinsky The question is pretty commonly heard at gun shops, barbecues and shooting ranges. Every shooter knows it, and every shooter thinks about it. What gun would you choose if you could only have one gun? It seems simple, but experts and enthusiasts alike know how difficult […]
Ready to Pounce: The 6.5 Creedmoor Ruger American Predator Rifle
Courtesy of Tactical Life Mention precision rifles, and most of us will immediately think of a factory-customized AR or bolt-action rifle that weighs 11 to 13 pounds with a scope. These rifles often have excellent accuracy and equally “excellent” prices, starting at about $900 for a basic bolt gun and easily topping $2,500. Add a […]
Army Set to Host Classified Industry Days for Next Generation Squad Automatic Rifle
Courtesy of Tactical Life The U.S. Army has posted a special notice announcing classified industry days for its Next Generation Squad Automatic Rifle, the intended replacement for the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) in Brigade Combat Teams (BCT) and select support units over the next ten years. According to Soldier Systems, the industry days will take place July 25-27, 2017 at Fort […]
US Army Issues RFI for 7.62 Interim Combat Service Rifle
Courtesy of Tactical Life The U.S. Army Contracting Command has issued a request for information—on behalf of Product Manager Individual Weapons—for a new Interim Combat Service Rifle chambered in 7.62x51mm. RELATED STORY: Don’t Call it a Comeback – Army Said to be Mulling the Return of the 7.62 Battle Rifle We’ve been hearing about the Army’s 7.62 rifle […]
IWI US Ships Out the Tavor X95 Bullpup in .300 Blackout
Courtesy of Tactical Life IWI US has announced it is now shipping out the Tavor X95 bullpup rifle in .300 Blackout. Initially released in 5.56, the new 300 BLK Tavor X95 eats both subsonic or supersonic rounds, suppressed or unsuppressed, thanks to the barrel’s adjustable internal gas regulator. This model also features a tri-rail forearm covered by three […]