Ounces make pounds and that fact is very obvious in the hunting pursuit. From optics to bipods to boots, hunters look everywhere to shave a few more ounces off of their load. A rifle is the obvious place to minimize weight, and Bergara is introducing two new options that do just that: the Platinum Stalker and Cima Pro. Bergara is introducing two new models aimed at lightening the load for hunters. Both rifles use Bergara’s stainless steel Premier action with an M700 footprint and a stainless Cerakote finish, spiral-fluted bolt and a TriggerTech trigger. The Platinum Pro has a stainless-steel,…

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It’s been decades since a major ammo company has given a .25-caliber rifle cartridge a second glance. Prior to this year, the 57-year-old .25-06 Remington was the most recent quarter-bore to achieve any kind of commercial success, and many had given up on the category after the rise of 6.5mm and 6mm options.But now, inexplicably, the quarter-bore is making a comeback. Hornady released their 25 Creedmoor in May of last year (click here for a deep dive into that cartridge), and just a few weeks ago, Weatherby came out with their own take on the .257–the 25 RPM.I’ve been on…

The catalysts that fuel consumer demand are often surprising, although it’s unlikely firearm-industry analysts failed to predict this one. Now that the price of a National Firearm Act (NFA) tax stamp dropped from $200 to zero, and with .22 LR suppressors proving to be a bargain among the hearing-safety devices, the tea leaves are strongly aligned for a resurgence in rimfire guns, ammo and accessories. The first indication was demand for all suppressors the day the day the price of an NFA tax stamp dropped to zero. On Jan. 1, 2026, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives processed…

Springfield Armory has released the Saint Victor .300 BLK 9.5” Pistol. Designed to deliver purpose-driven features in a lightweight, rugged package, the SAINT Victor .300 BLK 9.5” pistol combines the portability of a pistol with the familiar handling characteristics of the AR-15, along with the established capabilities of the .300 BLK cartridge. Ensuring maximum durability, the .300 BLK pistol is built on the solid foundation of forged 7075-T6 upper and lower receivers with a Type III hardcoat anodized finish. This results in exceptional strength without incurring additional weight penalties. Internally, an Accu-Tite Tension System eliminates the play sometimes found between…

Hi-Point Firearms started off the year 2025 with the announcement that the company would eventually be launching its new HP-15 series of AR pistols and carbines. Folks attending the annual SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Nev., were told that the listed prices for these ARs would start under $500. The company stuck to that promise with the “basic black” 5.56 NATO/.223 Rem. carbine, which has a suggested retail price of $499.99. It can be found at some retailers for around $50 less. The braced pistols, chambered in 5.56 NATO/.223 Rem. or .300 BLK, are available for $539.99. The latest additions…

(Continued from Part 2.) In Part 2 of this series, we reviewed the Trumpet Judgments, and how the people on earth will be affected by these catastrophic events. I sincerely hope that the pre-Tribulation rapture believers are correct, and that Christians will be gone to heaven by this point. However, what if Christians end up having to endure part or all of the Tribulation? If so, are you emotionally prepared for this possibility? In this installment, we will look at some of the specific events associated with the False Prophet, the Antichrist, the Mark of the Beast and the One-World…

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On January 29, 1944 USS Missouri (BB-63), the last battleship commissioned by the US Navy, was. launched. It was decommissioned in 1992, and was donated for use as a museum and memorial ship on May 4, 1998. It is now on display near the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. — Today, we present a guest article from a SurvivalBlog reader. Because it is partially promotional for a published book, it is not part of the judging for Round 122 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. More than $978,000 worth of prizes have been awarded since we started running…

Q: How do No. 34 large rifle primers from CCI differ from the standard large rifle type? A: According to sources at CCI, the No. 34 primer is constructed to reduce or eliminate the possibility of slam fires in service rifles or other self-loaders. This is accomplished by utilizing a harder cup and more anvil clearance. The No. 34 is not designated as a magnum primer. It should be usable in any firearm type with a sound ignition system; the pressure generated should not be any greater than that produced by the company’s standard primer. Read the full article here