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A great firearm comes from heritage and prestige, with a cultivated history sought after over other options. Nothing fits that definition better than the lever-action rifle. The design has been cemented into culture since its inception and requires few, if any, changes. Chiappa continues the tradition with the 86 Wildlands Angle Ejection Takedown, a firearm worth the heritage and a close look.

The 86 Wildlands Angle Ejection Takedown is a modern take on the old lever-action classic. Chambered in 45/70, it is a fully capable rifle that moves to add modern characteristics. Built with a 1:18 twist 16.5-inch barrel and a magazine tube capacity of 4+1, it is a heavy hitter that can easily follow up, shot after shot. The barrel is 5/8×24 threaded to attach muzzle devices, accept thread protectors, recoil mitigation devices, or suppressors.

The stock is skeletonized with an adjustable comb and outfitted with an attachment point for accessories or cartridge holders. An integrated adjustable cheek rest allows for precise comfort. The forend is made from overbuilt aluminum with M-LOK adaptability and features an over receiver rail for optics attachments. The lever is wrapped in black paracord for easy use and comfortable operation.

The 86 Wildlands Angle Ejection Takedown is finished in a matte blued style, adding a tactical look and style. Once fired, spent cases are ejected to the side, accommodating any optic. Read more

The distance between range-day practice and match-day dominance just got shorter. Hatsan’s new competition-grade PCP rifles—the Factor Sniper Long and TacBoss—are not just built for performance; each rifle is built to win. Whether dialing in tight groups at 100 yards or chasing personal bests in local matches, these rifles offer full adjustability, serious air capacity, and the kind of precision that separates the gear-heads from the guessers.

Factor Sniper Long

The Factor Sniper Long is Hatsan’s flagship precision rifle, overbuilt by design. Available in .22, .25, .30, and .35 calibers, it brings significant power in a match-ready platform. A fully adjustable hammer preload and externally adjustable regulator enable fine-tuned power curves to match the preferred pellet of choice and shooting conditions. Whether launching .22s at 1050 FPS or sending .35 caliber slugs downrange at 169 foot-pounds of energy, this rifle makes no apologies and takes no shortcuts. Read more

Wilson Combat is proud to release the 40th Anniversary Melvin Forbes Tribute NULA. This limited-edition rifle is a testament to Melvin Forbes’s mission to build lightweight, accurate firearms, celebrating four decades of innovative craftsmanship and the enduring legacy of Forbes’s design.

Forty years ago, Melvin Forbes revolutionized hunting rifles, giving us all one of the most innovative firearms of modern times: The NULA Model 20. Forbes dropped rifle weights to unheard of lows by pioneering the use of space-age composites. Not stopping at weight savings, he designed his rifles to an exacting level of precision, giving hunters unfailing accuracy they could depend on. For his work on the NULA, legendary writers like David E. Petzal have called Forbes “…one of the handful of men most responsible for the radical transformation of the American hunting rifle.”

The limited edition 40th Anniversary Melvin Forbes Tribute NULA is chambered for the versatile .284 Winchester, known for its flat trajectory and excellent long-range performance. It features a meticulously crafted tapered barrel with a 1-8.5 twist rate, a Timney Elite Hunter trigger with a smooth 2.75- to 3.25-pound trigger pull, and a redesigned one-piece bolt handle for smoother operation and improved ergonomics.

Following the NULA tradition, each rifle is furnished with an ultra-lightweight AG Composites carbon-fiber stock with reinforced receiver walls for increased strength. Read more

CVA announces their new Endura series of muzzleloaders. The most advanced muzzleloader series CVA has ever built.

The CVA Endura series is the next generation of muzzleloading performance, purpose-built for hunters who demand long-range accuracy, modern design, and versatility in the field. Both the Endura LRH and Endura Pro are CVA’s first muzzleloaders rated for use with either Blackhorn 209 or specifically recommended modern smokeless rifle powders.

The Endura series is packed with features like a Tungsten-lined breech plug – The Endura uses higher charges than standard muzzleloaders. The Endura is outfitted with a tungsten-lined breech plug, because of the additional pressures and higher burn rates. The Endura muzzleloaders are outfitted with a magnetic bolt face (patent pending) which has 5 magnets to help retain the Variflame™ adapters, both before and after firing. The Variflame can either be placed on the bolt face or directly on the breech plug. The Endura has a large ejection port that is specifically designed for enough room to place the Variflame directly on the breech plug or bolt face. Also, it is large enough to remove the Variflame with or without a magnetic extractor tool. The Endura’s Bergara Barrel is a Blackhorn 209 or smokeless capable barrel and is designed for use with either the recommended Blackhorn 209 loads or the recommended loads of specific modern smokeless rifle powders. This barrel is fluted for weight reduction and threaded (to easily attach CVA’s SP Muzzle Brake which is sold separately).

Some of the other key features include long-range stocks. Read more