Author: Gunner Quinn
There are a lot of cool barrel-swap systems in the firearm world, but most are expensive, and sometimes a whole new rifle is required. The SwitchLug by West Texas Ordnance is designed for popular rifles, and it’s a modern system that doesn’t require buying new rifle. Instead, it’s a simple lug change on the action, and it’s about as easy of a barrel change as possible. West Texas Ordnance & The Lore of the LugWest Texas Ordnance, Inc. (WTO) was founded by Marine Clayton Smith and his wife in 2009 after active duty; the SwitchLug system was patented and then…
I funded my extended stay in college by working at a local gunshop on weekends and semester breaks. For five or so years I saw thousands of guns come through those doors. I had the privilege of shouldering a handful of rifles I knew I’d never own. Some of them lived behind bars or velvet-lined cases. Before leaving for my first “real” job, I managed to walk away with a few good ones: a slick Winchester Model 70 featherweight in Jack O’Connor’s beloved .270 Win. and, my personal favorite, a Savage Model 99F in .308.There were plenty others I would…
In 1976, the Army officially adopted FN’s MAG machine gun, labeling it the M240 and employing it exclusively as a coaxial gun on M1 Abrams tanks. The platform subsequently was adopted in various forms by every branch of the U.S. military. All are considered some of the most reliable martial arms ever designed, but the legendary firm doesn’t have a habit of resting on its laurels. This year, it introduced a new variant, adding enhancements requested by those whose job requires time behind a trigger, often in hostile conditions. The FN MAG Tactical with long rail remains chambered in 7.62…
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) held its latest oil and gas lease sale for Alaska’s Coastal Plain on June 5, offering 58 tracts within the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The sale comes as federal agencies move forward with new directives and legislative requirements aimed at expanding oil and gas leasing opportunities in Alaska.The results marked a notable change from the previous Coastal Plain lease sale in 2025, which received no bids. This year, two entities submitted bids on a total of five tracts totaling 72,490 acres out of the 688,829 offered.Why is the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for Sale?The…
00:00:01 Speaker 1: Welcome to the Wired to Hunt podcast, your guide to the whitetail Woods, presented by First Light, creating proven versatile hunting apparel for the stand, saddle or blind. First Light Go Farther, Stay Longer, and now your host, Mark Kenyon, Welcome to the. 00:00:20 Speaker 2: Wired to Hunt Podcast. This week on the show, I’m joined by Clay Newcomb to discuss failure in the whitetail Woods and beyond and the greatest lessons he’s learned from each and every one of those moments. All right, welcome back to the Wired to Hunt podcast, brought to you by…
00:00:00 Speaker 1: Thirty five yards down. He starts aiming straight towards in front of me and going like up the hill, trying to figure out where how is It’s like, no way this is gonna happen. I’m like, why is this working right now? I’m like this is awesome, but you know, competitive side. 00:00:15 Speaker 2: Of you is just like you’re locked in. 00:00:17 Speaker 1: I almost feel better in that motion than like when I went and shot with Dan. I was like nervous. I’m like, you know, I’m like, what is this? I felt…
Exuberance was the defining spirit of the 2026 NRA Annual Meetings. More than 73,000 attendees packed the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston to celebrate 250 years of America, concurrent with 155 years of their NRA. Helping them along was an exhibit hall filled with the latest and greatest from industry stalwarts and up-and-comers alike. While major releases, like Springfield’s Saint Victor 9 mm PDW and Model 2020 bolt-action pistol, dominated the conversation, no category was left unrepresented. Competitive shooters, concealed carriers, hunters and everyone in between had something to take a gander at, from the latest firearms and…
European American Armory (EAA) is known for importing both classic firearm designs as well as unique and innovative products at an affordable price. This year, the company expanded its catalog with a new hunting rifle line, the Balikli BLK bolt-action, a rifle with high-end features for its price, as well as compatibility with broad aftermarket. The Balikli BLK series is an M700-pattern bolt action hunting rifle at an affordable price. Made by Turkish manufacturer Balikli, BLK bolt-action rifles are based around an M700-pattern action, meaning it is compatible with aftermarket parts designed for the Remington Model 700. It…
In 2023, Smith & Wesson announced it would be moving its headquarters from its longtime location in Massachusetts to a new manufacturing facility in Maryville, Tenn. One of the latest expansions at S&W’s new Maryville facility is the addition of an entirely new training ground, the new home of the legendary Smith & Wesson Academy. Watch our “American Rifleman Television” feature segment above to see the details of this new training school. “The Smith & Wesson Academy has just been a staple, you know, for decades. You know, in Springfield, Mass., you know, back in the days when, you know,…
A well-known hunter is in hot water over a controversial video showing him stab a wounded coyote with a knife. The graphic video, which was originally leaked to Cowboy State Daily by a private investigator, depicts Aaron Snyder approach a wounded coyote, pull it from a bush, kick it to the ground, and stab it in the chest. Snyder then taps the coyote on the head with his knife.Snyder is a prominent figure in the hunting community. He is the former president and CEO of Kifaru and has a large social media following. Prior to the release of this video,…