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11/03/2026

The caliber with almost mythological “Stopping Power”: .300 Wi******er Magnum.

If you have been hunting long enough, chances are you know/knew someone who hunts whitetail with a .300 Win Mag. He says he chose a round with enough “stopping power” to lay a trophy buck down flat from hundreds of yards away, but he seems to knock the spots off them at about 50 yds…

In all seriousness, though, it's been a prolific round in the deer hunting community for a long time, and non-hunters alike have revered it for its association with military and police unit marksmen.

Upon release in 1963, it wasn’t so clear that it would go on to live an acclaimed life for over six decades.
300 Win Mag was a bit of an oddity for the cartridges of that time.

Unlike the .264 and .338 Magnums before it, it had a longer case body and a very short neck, defying the conventional “one caliber length” minimum neck measurement. It was done intentionally to maximize the available powder volume. It was a simple approach: “more powder equals faster velocities,”.

They did accomplish faster velocities, but it came with some concessions.

Because Wi******er maxed out the dimensions in the name of powder volume, the COAL was at the limit for a standard long action. Factory am******on was loaded to a rather short overall length so it was compatible with a variety of ri**es and magazines from different manufacturers, and longer (heavier than the standard 150 gr) projectiles had to be recessed further into the case body—reducing the total powder volume.

Nonetheless, hunters of medium to large game over time recognized the benefits of Wi******er’s .30 Cal Magnum, including reduced wind drift when compared to other cartridges of the time. It became apparent to them, with the variety of bullet weights available and the thoughtful construction of their handloads, that the .300 Win Mag was well suited to take everything from medium-sized game to big game the world over.

Joining the likes of .30-06 and .30-30, .300 Win Mag found its place as the next chapter in America’s long-standing love affair with .30 cal cartridges.

It remains popular today as a functionally capable, American classic.

11/02/2026

Who says a precision r***e can't have a little classic style? This 6.5 CM build pairs a Bergara Premier barreled action with a Sharps Bros. Heatseeker chassis featuring a walnut stock. Add a JARD match-grade trigger and Vortex glass, and you've got a build that blends timeless looks with modern precision. Whether you're gearing up for deer season or building for the competition line, this one's worth a closer look.

✅ Bergara Premier Barreled Action
✅ Sharps Bros. Heatseeker Chassis
✅ JARD B-14 Match Grade Trigger
✅ Warne Mountain Tech Tactical Rail
✅ Vortex Pro Extended Cantilever Mount
✅ Vortex Diamondback Tactical 6-24x50
✅ MDT 5 Round Metal AICS Magazine

11/01/2026

Same SA-35, but totally transformed.

What started as a factory-stock pistol is now something entirely different. Our gunsmiths put their skills to work to bring our customer's vision to life, giving the SA-35 a deep, glossy blue finish worthy of its Hi-Power heritage.

The best part? Seeing our customer's idea come together just the way he imagined it. Check out the finished product.

10/29/2026

He almost walked away from a brand-new SA-35 over one thing: the finish.

Inspired by the classic Browning Hi-Power, the SA-35 has the looks and heritage to match. But our customer wanted that deep, glossy blue the original was known for. So we’re giving this pistol a makeover. Follow along as our gunsmiths transform this matte-finished SA-35 into something a little more special.

10/26/2026

Long before us modern folk became obsessed with 12+ round capacity and red dots, a CCW was simpler: a metal tube with a caplock mechanism and wooden grip, launching large-caliber projectiles at low but devastating velocities. That’s an oversimplification, but a fair description of the Philadelphia Deringer, the brainchild of Henry Deringer and an icon of concealed carry.

Born in Pennsylvania in 1786, Deringer followed his father into gunsmithing. He opened his Philadelphia workshop in 1809 and produced fi****ms for military contracts. By 1825, he had developed a compact, single-shot pocket pistol with a flintlock action. In the 1830s, he upgraded to percussion-cap ignition, better suited for pocket carry.

By the 1860s, Philadelphia Deringers were popular for close-range self-defense. But not everyone carried one with good intentions. On April 14, 1865, John Wilkes Booth used a .44-caliber Deringer to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln at Ford’s Theatre, forever linking the pistol to a dark moment in American history.

Deringer never patented his design, leaving other manufacturers free to make their own versions. A. J. Plate, a San Francisco distributor, went further, producing imitation pistols bearing Deringer’s trademark without permission. Deringer sued Plate, and the California Supreme Court ruled that trademarks could be protected without state registration. In 1871, Plate was ordered to surrender $1,770 in profits from the imitations. He continued making similar pistols under the spelling “Derringer,” reportedly licensing the name from another man with that surname. The alternate spelling eventually became the common term for this type of pistol.

Introduced in 1866, Re*****on’s Model 95 Double Derringer helped popularize the two-barrel design associated with the American West. Today, companies like Bond Arms continue the tradition with double-barreled pistols featuring modern materials, safety features, and a variety of caliber options.

Henry Deringer helped shape concealed-carry history with a pistol small enough to fit in a pocket. His name became synonymous with an entire category of fi****ms, even if we spell it differently today.

10/22/2026

Happy 10/22 Day! Since 1964, the R***r 10/22 has become a rimfire icon, winning over generations of shooters with its reliable design, classic roots, and nearly endless customization possibilities.

So, for 10/22 Day, we gave this legend a little MGW treatment. From a Timney Calvin Elite trigger to a LUTH-AR chassis and Athlon glass, this classic has a few new tricks up its sleeve.

62 years of 10/22 history, and we're still finding new ways to make it our own. What's your favorite 10/22 build?

Trigger: Timney Calvin Elite
Chassis: LUTH-AR MCA-22
Suppressor: Sonicore Skarv .22
Charging Handle & Scope Base: Tandemkross
Scope: Athlon Neos 3-9x40
Scope Rings: Warne V***r

10/21/2026

How could you want more than the Triple 4?

Ask anyone for a big-bore lever-action cartridge, and they'll most likely say .45-70—and why shouldn’t that be their answer? Between tactical lever guns and hunting communities, that round dominates the discussion. However, that isn’t the cartridge modern big-bore lever guns owe their success to.

We can see the responses now: “How dare they tarnish the good name of the lord’s r***e caliber. The .45-70 Gov’t has been around since the 1800s.”

The .45-70 traces its origins to 1873 as a black powder cartridge. Lever-action ri**es were chambered for it, including the Wi******er 1886 and Marlin 1895. Ri**es of that time were built to withstand the pressures produced by black powder. They could not withstand the pressures produced by an equivalent amount of smokeless powder when it entered production.

Manufacturers had to “download” the commercial ammo to 18-20,000 PSI to be considered safe for older ri**es, particularly the 1873 Trapdoor design. To this day, SAAMI specs still list the max pressure of .45-70 at 28,000 because of it.

Hindered by the need to cater to “weaker” black powder era ri**es, the .45-70 fell out of vogue with American hunters.

Marlin stopped production of the 1895 in 1917, and Wi******er did the same with the 1886 in 1935.

Plenty of lever-action r***e options existed in the .30s range, but the lever-gun market lacked a true big-bore r***e cartridge.

Marlin took their prototype concept for a new .429-caliber round to Re*****on in 1964, and the following year Marlin introduced the .444 Marlin and a new Model 444 r***e.

Marlin’s own actions ultimately ended the .444 when they brought back the Model 1895. The modern .45-70 could push heavier 300+ gr. bullets, something that the .444 Marlin struggled with due to the 1:38 twist that it had until 1999. After that, the .45-70 had a renaissance and left the .444 Marlin behind.

The .444 Marlin still has factory loads, but like many rounds, it shines with handloads. While you may consider it outclassed by the .45-70’s performance and market support, the .444 Marlin is an option if you enjoy experimenting with handloads or just want to be different.

10/17/2026

Engineered for the field, designed to make history. The Beretta A400 Solo 500 Years Special Edition takes the performance of a proven semi-automatic platform and elevates it with remarkable artistry. An intricate hunting scene spans the nickel-finished receiver, complemented by gold inlays, dark accents, and beautifully finished wood. The result is a sh***un that’s as striking on display as it is at home in the field.

With Beretta’s 500-year anniversary emblem proudly featured, this special edition celebrates a legacy built over centuries. It’s a tribute to craftsmanship and tradition, made to be appreciated today and passed down for generations to come.

10/16/2026

So, which is it going to be?

Volquartsen Mini Scorpion X
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• Optic: Swampfox Kraken w/ RMR Adapter
• Can: Angstadt Arms Reticent 22

R***r/Silencer Shop Mark IV
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• Optic: Burris Fast Fire 3
• Can: GSL Technologies FLEA

S&W 22 Victory
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• Barrel: Tandemkross Comet
• Can: Faxon Fi****ms Twenty-Toucan

Let us know what else you would add to one of the setups!

10/14/2026

The Beretta B22 Jaguar is already a fun little .22, but we couldn't leave well enough alone. 😎 We added a bunch of Tandemkross upgrades: the halo Charging Ring, Victory Trigger, fiber-optic front sight, and Game Changer Pro Squared Compensator. Finally, we topped this build off with a Vortex Defender-XL red dot.

And for you detail-oriented folks, yes, the charging ring and trigger are red. A home-run color combo, or did we strike out? You be the judge.

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