Cliff Hawkins

Ruger American Rifle Generation II Prairie Models Announced on October 22, 2025

Ruger American Rifle Generation II Prairie Models Announced on October 22, 2025 November 10, 2025 Ruger just added “Prairie” variants to its American Rifle Gen II line—threaded bull barrels, Smoked Bronze Cerakote, and chamberings from 22 ARC up to 7mm PRC. If you’re chasing varmints or stretching steel on windy plains, this is the Gen

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Smith & Wesson Model 1854 Stealth Hunter in .30-30 — New for 2025

Smith & Wesson Model 1854 Stealth Hunter in .30-30 — New for 2025 November 6, 2025 Smith & Wesson just added .30-30 Winchester to its modernized lever-gun lineup, the Model 1854 Stealth Hunter. Think classic deer-woods cartridge meets today’s features: optics rail, threaded barrel, M-LOK forend, and weatherproof finishes. If you want a grab-and-go whitetail

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10mm Carbines in 2025: Why They’re (Suddenly) Everywhere

10mm Carbines in 2025: Why They’re (Suddenly) Everywhere October 24, 2025 In October 2025, interest in 10mm carbines is spiking thanks to Glock-mag compatibility, hunting-season timing, and fresh model updates. If you’ve been 10mm-curious, this is a good month to window-shop and compare platforms from Ruger, CMMG, and KRISS. The last few weeks have brought

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Rimfire Renaissance: Why .22 LR Rifles Are Back in the Spotlight (October 2025)

Rimfire Renaissance: Why .22 LR Rifles Are Back in the Spotlight (October 2025) Rimfire rifles—especially .22 LR bolt and semi-auto models—are having a serious comeback this fall. Affordable ammo, refreshed designs, and a new wave of tactical trainers are driving interest from rookies to seasoned shooters. October 20, 2025 — Once the humble beginner’s rifle,

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Threaded .22 LR Bolt-Action Rifles: Best Trainers for Fall 2025

Threaded .22 LR Bolt-Action Rifles: Best Trainers for Fall 2025 September 26, 2025 If you want cheap practice, small-game utility, and suppressor-ready manners, today’s threaded .22 LR bolt-action rifles are the sweet spot. Great for new shooters, precision cross-training, and quiet pest control. Over the last month, interest in rimfire “trainer” bolts with factory 1/2×28

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