Guns & Product Reviews

The MidwayUSA Foundation’s record 2026 Hometown Challenge raised more than $1 million, nearly $2 million with matching funds, for youth shooting teams.

Springfield Armory now sells the Echelon’s serialized Central Operating Group separately, letting shooters build a complete pistol around it. MSRP is $295.

Remington Gun Care’s three new $24.99 cleaning kits cover handguns, rifles and shotguns, each built around an aluminum T-handle rod.

The 2000 National Matches featured Michelle Gallagher’s rare Leech-Wimbledon sweep, Steve Reiter’s fifth pistol title and Carl Bernosky’s record-setting high power comeback.

Smith & Wesson buys Savage Arms in a $160 million stock-and-cash deal, adding the Model 110 and a bolt-action lineup it lacked, along with shotguns like the Renegauge.

The CMP Bianchi Cup moves to June 15-19, 2027, leaving its traditional Memorial Day weekend slot in Hallsville, Missouri.

Real Avid’s free Range Ready portal pairs a 26-page field guide and worksheets with lessons from 21-time Bianchi Cup champion Doug Koenig.

Longshot Cameras has acquired Dandy Products and its $140 2-speed Electric Powder Trickler, a battery-powered tool for topping off weighed powder charges.

No. 2 Kentucky beat No. 15 Akron 4718-4693 in Lexington, but the Zips posted their highest team score of the season.