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Springfield Armory Model 2020 Heatseeker — New for 2025
Springfield Armory Model 2020 Heatseeker — New for 2025 October 30, 2025 Springfield Armory’s new Model 2020 Heatseeker is a compact, chassis-based bolt gun with a .75-MOA accuracy guarantee, purpose-built for hunters and precision-minded shooters who like AR-style modularity on a bolt action. If you’ve wanted a factory rifle with carbon-fiber barrel tech, AICS mags,…
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6mm ARC vs. 6.5 Grendel: Which Makes More Sense for Deer Season 2025?
6mm ARC vs. 6.5 Grendel: Which Makes More Sense for Deer Season 2025? October 28, 2025 For whitetail-size game inside ~300 yards, 6.5 Grendel still wins on ammo variety and budget builds. If you want flatter flight, better wind performance, and future growth in match bullets, 6mm ARC is the smart pick—especially in today’s lightweight…
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Barrel Twist Rate, Decoded: 1:7 vs 1:8 vs 1:9 for .223/5.56
Barrel Twist Rate, Decoded: 1:7 vs 1:8 vs 1:9 for .223/5.56 October 27, 2025 TL;DR: For .223 Rem/5.56 NATO, 1:7 stabilizes the heaviest bullets (75–80gr+), 1:8 is the most versatile (55–77gr), and 1:9 favors lighter loads (40–69gr). Choose based on the ammo you actually shoot, not what looks cool on a spec sheet. Twist rate…
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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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Springfield Launches the Hellcat OSP .380: Optics-Ready Micro With 11+1 Capacity
Springfield Launches the Hellcat OSP .380: Optics-Ready Micro With 11+1 Capacity October 23, 2025 The Hellcat lineup just added a softer-shooting sibling. On October 14, 2025, Springfield Armory announced the Hellcat OSP .380—an optics-ready micro-compact with 11+1 flush capacity (13+1 with the extended mag) and a $653 MSRP. Why it matters: if you like the…
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Henry Spirit of the Corps Rifles Expand for Marine Corps’ 250th Anniversary
Henry Spirit of the Corps Rifles Expand for Marine Corps’ 250th Anniversary October 21, 2025 Henry Repeating Arms just added two commemorative lever-actions—a .22 and a .45-70—to its “Spirit of the Corps” lineup honoring the USMC’s 250th anniversary. Collectors and lever fans who missed the first run now have fresh options—available through dealers right now.…
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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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Truck Gun 2025: Lever-Action vs. PCC (Which One Rides Shotgun?)
Truck Gun 2025: Lever-Action vs. PCC (Which One Rides Shotgun?) The best truck gun for 2025 comes down to your use case: lever-actions shine for simplicity and cross-season utility, while pistol-caliber carbines (PCCs) excel at fast follow-ups and magazine commonality with sidearms. Rural ranchers and backcountry campers benefit differently—choose accordingly. October 17, 2025 — “Truck…
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350 Legend Bolt-Action Rifles: Fall 2025 Deep Dive & Buyer’s Guide
350 Legend Bolt-Action Rifles: Fall 2025 Deep Dive & Buyer’s Guide October 16, 2025 The 350 Legend bolt-action crowd keeps heating up as whitetail seasons kick off—expect strong value picks, soft recoil, and simple zero-to-200-yard performance. Great for new hunters, youth, and anyone in straight-wall states looking for a budget-friendly deer rifle. With whitetail season…
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Optics-Ready Revolvers in 2025: Who’s Doing It Best (and Why It Matters)
Optics-Ready Revolvers in 2025: Who’s Doing It Best (and Why It Matters) October 14, 2025 Red dots on wheelguns have moved from “niche experiment” to a legit option this fall. If you like revolver simplicity but want faster sighting, today’s optics-ready models and factory-mount solutions make that combo far easier than even a year ago.…