Semi-automatic .22 rifles have been a staple in the firearm marketplace for decades, and the TriStar Arms KR.22 brings yet another lightweight, affordable option that accepts Ruger 10/22 rotary magazines. Watch our latest “Gun of the Week” episode above to see the features packed into this Turkish-made, polymer-framed rifle. “It should look familiar. It’s based on the 10/22 architecture, follows that same format,” American Rifleman Executive Editor Jay Grazio said. “Ten-round rotary magazine. It’s compatible with 10/22 magazines, so all of the 10-round and other magazines will work in this gun.” Three different versions of the TriStar KR.22 are available:…

00:00:04 Speaker 1: Welcome to this country Life. I’m your host, Brent Reeves from coon hunting to trotlining and just general country living. I want you to stay a while as I share my experiences in life lessons. This Country Life is presented by Case Knives from the Store More Studio on Meat Eaters Podcast Network, bringing you the best outdoor podcast that airways have to offer. All right, friends, grab a chair or drop that tailgate. I’ve got some stores to share. Mine for now, theirs for always. I have traveled far and wide in this incredible job of…

This past August marks 46 years since I raised my right hand and was commissioned as an infantry officer in the United States Marine Corps. In the summer of 1980, I entered active duty with a firm sense of civic duty and a deep desire to serve our great nation. Like so many who wear the uniform, I was ready to contribute directly to the defense of freedom. At that time, my understanding of the full scope of individual rights was still developing. If asked about them, I would have spoken about the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution.…

This is the second of two articles on the haunting disappearance of two Wisconsin hunting/fishing buddies who vanished in February 1961. Their remains weren’t found until July 2006, trapped inside their upside-down car on the bottom of Lake Waubesa near Madison.After two Wisconsin hunting and fishing buddies vanished into the early-morning darkness of Feb. 21, 1961, searchers across the Madison area tried everything to find them, including financial rewards, a famous psychic, scuba diving teams, and volunteers dragging grappling hooks across area lakes.The Madison Police Department and Dane County Sheriff’s Department only knew that Ronald Wick, 19, and Carl Stolz,…

Artificial intelligence (AI) has already made itself a home in the firearm industry, although most companies remain silent when asked if they’ve harnessed any of that horsepower. Firms that deal in the used-gun market, however, are not shy about sharing the advantages their AI-driven services. On Aug. 13, for example, Guns.com announced its new proprietary intelligent technology platform was in alpha testing. It is built specifically for the firearm industry and fueled by comprehensive firearm product data, historical sales data trends and the firm’s ecommerce experience. The press release boldly states, “…the platform represents the most significant technology advancement for…

Question: Should I use a mechanical or fixed blade broadhead, and what brands do you recommend?Answer: If I had a dollar for every time I’ve been asked this question, I could probably start manufacturing my own broadheads. Back when I was more of a fixture on the seminar circuit, I fielded this inquiry during every single show. My answer used to be pretty simple and straightforward: Shoot a sharp, durable, fixed-blade head.I started hunting before mechanicals became a thing, and was slow to adopt any broadhead with moving parts. When I got the job as Equipment Editor for what was…

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EOTECH recently sold 14,000 of its OGL (On-Gun Laser) systems, HWS (Holographic Weapon Sights) and compatible magnifiers to the U.S. Army. The procurement was executed through multiple Transformation in Contact (TiC) buys to directly support a surrogate optics project for the M7 rifle, XM8 carbine and M250 automatic rifle. “EOTECH is proud to support the U.S. Army’s modernization efforts by delivering reliable, high-performance optics that meet the demanding requirements of today’s warfighters,” said Tod Litt, vice president of Business Development-International/Government for EOTECH. “These TiC acquisitions allow the Army to rapidly field advanced surrogate solutions, gather real-world Soldier feedback, and inform…

A few months ago, we attended Range Ready’s “Plinkapalooza,” a celebration of all things rimfire. There were shoot-off events, challenges of skill and feats of marksmanship on display, with most firearms chambered in .22 LR, but also some .17 HMR and .22 Mag. represented. Firearms, in semi-automatic pistol, revolver and rifle, were plentiful, as well as various ammunition offerings and sound suppressors. There were even a few new products unveiled at the event. Volquartsen Firearms presented a number of its highly customized and accurized rimfire rifles, pistols and large-format pistols at Plinkapalooza, and it’s easy to see why the company…