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  • INTRODUCING THE NEW MARLIN 336 CLASSIC

    INTRODUCING THE NEW MARLIN 336 CLASSIC

    Date: 11-02-2024
    Once again Kieran Harris is here to introduce us to and let us know what we can expect from the highly anticipated Marlin 336 Classic Series right out of the box.
  • S&W GUNSMARTS BASIC SKILLS FOR SHOOTING SPORTS EPISODE 5

    S&W GUNSMARTS BASIC SKILLS FOR SHOOTING SPORTS EPISODE 5

    Date: 11-02-2024
    Join the S&W Gunsmarts team for an educational series on shooting sports. In this fifth and final episode, you will be learning to work out of a holster.
  • S&W GUNSMARTS BASIC SKILLS FOR SHOOTING SPORTS EPISODE 4

    S&W GUNSMARTS BASIC SKILLS FOR SHOOTING SPORTS EPISODE 4

    Date: 10-02-2024
    Join the S&W Gunsmarts team for an educational series on shooting sports. In this fourth episode, you will be learning moving and shooting.
  • S&W GUNSMARTS BASIC SKILLS FOR SHOOTING SPORTS EPISODE 3

    S&W GUNSMARTS BASIC SKILLS FOR SHOOTING SPORTS EPISODE 3

    Date: 11-01-2024
    Join the S&W Gunsmarts team for an educational series on shooting sports. In this third episode, you will be learning target-to-target transition.
  • S&W GUNSMARTS BASIC SKILLS FOR SHOOTING SPORTS EPISODE 2

    S&W GUNSMARTS BASIC SKILLS FOR SHOOTING SPORTS EPISODE 2

    Date: 10-01-2024
    Join the S&W Gunsmarts team for an educational series on shooting sports. In this second episode, you will be learning start positions and range commands.
  • S&W GUNSMARTS BASIC SKILLS FOR SHOOTING SPORTS EPISODE 1

    S&W GUNSMARTS BASIC SKILLS FOR SHOOTING SPORTS EPISODE 1

    Date: 19-12-2023
    Join the S&W Gunsmarts team for a five part educational series on shooting sports. In this first episode you will learn What a sanctioned match is.
  • INTRODUCING THE NEW MARLIN 1894 CLASSIC

    INTRODUCING THE NEW MARLIN 1894 CLASSIC

    Date: 27-11-2023
    Once again Kieran Harris is here to introduce us to and let us know what we can expect from the Marlin 1894 Classic Series right out of the box.
  • Rifle Shooter's Mossberg Patriot LR Tactical Review

    Rifle Shooter's Mossberg Patriot LR Tactical Review

    Date: 17-11-2023
    The Mossberg Patriot LR Tactical bolt-action repeater rifle shoots well above its weight class. Alfredo Rico gives us a full review.
  • Adjusting Your Semi-Buckhorn Sight

    Adjusting Your Semi-Buckhorn Sight

    Date: 17-11-2023
    In this video, you will learn how to properly adjust any Marlin rifle fitted with the semi-buckhorn sight. 
  • INTRODUCING THE RUGER 10/22 SR-X

    INTRODUCING THE RUGER 10/22 SR-X

    Date: 13-10-2023
    Our very own Kieran Harris takes you through what you can expect to get from the SR-X straight out of the box.
  • Super Wrangler Assembly and Disassembly Guide

    Super Wrangler Assembly and Disassembly Guide

    Date: 11-09-2023
    With the Super Wrangler arriving in a couple of weeks. Now is the time to check out these two videos on the correct way to assemble and disassemble your Ruger Super Wrangler.
  • THE NUTS AND BOLTS OF RIFLE SCOPES: HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT SCOPE

    THE NUTS AND BOLTS OF RIFLE SCOPES: HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT SCOPE

    Date: 11-09-2023
    Kirstie Pike writes this informative scope guide for Mossberg.  The purpose of this particular blog is not to recommend any particular rifle scope, but rather to provide some very basic information about scopes so the reader may be better prepared to make a decision based upon their hunting style and budget. Here goes!
  • S&W GUNSMARTS PISTOL DRILLS EPISODE 6

    S&W GUNSMARTS PISTOL DRILLS EPISODE 6

    Date: 25-08-2023
    Join pro shooter Julie Golob in the sixth episode of the Smith & Wesson Gunsmarts educational series. This episode features accuracy and speed drills.
  • S&W GUNSMARTS PISTOL DRILLS EPISODE 5

    S&W GUNSMARTS PISTOL DRILLS EPISODE 5

    Date: 03-08-2023
    Join pro shooter Julie Golob in the fifth episode of the Smith & Wesson Gunsmarts educational series. In this episode, you will be learning everything you need to know about shooting on the move.
  • Marlin Factory Tour

    Marlin Factory Tour

    Date: 03-08-2023
    Find out what goes into the process of manufacturing a Marlin® rifle? Thanks to the folk at Gallery of Guns
  • Mossberg MVP Series

    Mossberg MVP Series

    Date: 03-08-2023
    The first thing you will notice about the MVP is that it has a no-frills tactical look to it. The type of look that says I’m ready to work and don’t care if I get dirty.  The synthetic stock is sturdy but not heavy and the medium contour 16.25’’ barrel has a low glare parkerized finish with a removable brake at the muzzle.
  • S&W GUNSMARTS PISTOL DRILLS EPISODE 4

    S&W GUNSMARTS PISTOL DRILLS EPISODE 4

    Date: 21-07-2023
    Join pro shooter Julie Golob in the fourth episode of the Smith & Wesson Gunsmarts educational series. In this episode, you will be learning everything you need to know about working and shooting behind barriers.
  • S&W GUNSMARTS PISTOL DRILLS EPISODE 3

    S&W GUNSMARTS PISTOL DRILLS EPISODE 3

    Date: 06-07-2023
    Join pro shooter Julie Golob in the third episode of the Smith & Wesson Gunsmarts educational series. In this episode, you will be learning Bianchi practical Pistol drills.
  • Marlin 1895 SBL Review

    Marlin 1895 SBL Review

    Date: 29-06-2023
    Marlin 1895 SBL in .45-70 - A Ruger-made lever action with quality construction and serious game-stopping performance
  • Celebrating 5 Years of the Ruger Custom Shop

    Celebrating 5 Years of the Ruger Custom Shop

    Date: 22-06-2023
    The Ruger Custom Shop represents the culmination of over 70 years of innovation, quality, and experience gained manufacturing rugged reliable firearms.
  • S&W GUNSMARTS PISTOL DRILLS EPISODE 2

    S&W GUNSMARTS PISTOL DRILLS EPISODE 2

    Date: 09-06-2023
    Join pro shooter Julie Golob in the second episode of the Smith & Wesson Gunsmarts educational series. In this episode you will be learning about Pistol and Belt setup for the range.
  • MOSSBERG WINS MULTIPLE RETAILER CHOICE AWARDS

    MOSSBERG WINS MULTIPLE RETAILER CHOICE AWARDS

    Date: 02-06-2023
    Mossberg has received top honours in 5 categories of the 2022 Retailer Choice Awards, presented by Shooting Sports Retailer and Tactical Retailer, and voted upon by independent retailers.
  • S&W GUNSMARTS Pistol Drills Episode 1

    S&W GUNSMARTS Pistol Drills Episode 1

    Date: 02-06-2023
    Join Pro Shooter Julie Golob for a 5 episode series on Pistol Drills in Smith & Wesson's Gunsmarts Educational Series. In this first episode you will be learning what you need to pack for a successful day at the range.
  • Shooting Steel Case Ammo

    Shooting Steel Case Ammo

    Date: 01-05-2023
    Ruger has been asked "Is it OK to Shoot Steel Case Ammo out of a Ruger American Ranch Rifle?"  In this Tech Tip, Ruger's Production Manager Mark Gurney gives you Ruger's take on it. 
  • Outdoor Life's Best Rifles Of 2023

    Outdoor Life's Best Rifles Of 2023

    Date: 01-05-2023
    Check out the best rifles of 2023. The best rifle of 2023 (Editors Choice) goes to the Marlin 336 Classic. The best rifle of 2023 (Great Buy, Precision Rifle) goes to the Mossberg Patriot LR Tactical.