The Remington 700 is the best-selling bolt-action rifle in American history. Since its introduction in 1962, more than five million have left the factory floor. It has served as the foundation for two of the United States military's primary sniper weapons systems, anchored a multi-hundred-million-dollar aftermarket industry, and established the dimensional standard that virtually every...
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Bear Creek Arsenal BC-9 Bufferless: The Compact 9mm AR That Deletes the Buffer Tube
Disclosure: Powder & Lead may earn a commission on purchases made through affiliate links in this article, at no extra cost to you. We only recommend products we believe in.A Bufferless 9mm AR for Under $500. Seriously.The first time I saw Bear Creek Arsenal's bufferless BC-9 pistol, I had the same reaction most people do:...
PSA JAKL Review: The Long-Stroke Piston AR That Showed Me a Whole New Side to Palmetto: Innovation
When Palmetto State Armory announced they were building their own long-stroke piston AR from scratch, I rolled my eyes. PSA makes solid budget ARs. Great value. But designing an entirely new operating system? In-house? That felt like a reach. Then I actually shot one. The PSA JAKL isn't just another piston AR bolted onto a...
The Lamson, Goodnow & Yale Special Model 1861
I was in a gunshop recently and spotted a rifle-musket in a display case right at the front of the store. The owner encouraged me take it out and look it over. It is a Lamson, Goodnow & Yale Special Model 1861, lock dated 1864, .58 caliber, 40-inch barrel. About nine and a half pounds....
Best .22 LR Rifles in 2026: Top 10 Picks Reviewed
The best 22 LR rifles combine rock-bottom ammunition costs, virtually zero recoil, and surprising accuracy — which is exactly why the .22 Long Rifle has been the world's most popular rimfire cartridge since 1887. Rounds cost a fraction of centerfire (roughly $0.05 to $0.08 per round for quality loads), and rifles chambered in it range...
Long Range Shooting for Beginners: Complete 2026 Guide
Long range shooting for beginners can feel overwhelming, but it is the discipline that humbles you fastest and rewards patience most generously. At 100 yards, a mediocre shooter with a mediocre rifle can hit a steel plate every time. At 500 yards, the variables multiply: wind speed and direction at multiple points along the bullet's...
Best AR-15 Upgrades in 2026: 7 Mods That Work
The AR-15 is the most modular firearm platform in existence, and finding the best AR-15 upgrades can transform a good rifle into a great one. That's a blessing and a curse. The aftermarket is so vast -- thousands of parts from hundreds of manufacturers -- that new AR owners can spend more time (and money)...
Best AR-15 Slings in 2026: Top 8 Options Reviewed
A sling is to a rifle what a holster is to a pistol. It's retention. It's how you carry the weapon when you need your hands. It's a shooting support in certain positions. And for the vast majority of rifle owners, it's an afterthought -- if they own one at all. A quality sling is...
Bear Creek Arsenal BC-8 Huntmaster: .300 Win Mag and .30-06 in an AR Platform That Shouldn't Exist
But I'm sure glad it does!Affiliate Disclosure: Powder & Lead may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases made through links on this page. This comes at no additional cost to you and helps support the site.Four calibers. .300 Winchester Magnum. .30-06 Springfield. .270 Winchester. 7mm Remington Magnum. The four most iconic North American big-game...
The Stevens Visible Loader .22 Rifle
The Stevens Visible Loader occupies a unique place in American firearms history. It represents a period when manufacturers were willing to gamble on mechanical originality, even in a mature market. It reflects the influence of shooting galleries, the popularity of pump action rifles, and a belief that showing how a rifle worked could be a...