Gun of the Week: Dark Mountain Arms Stowaway Rifle

RJ Contorno from Savage Arms introduces the new 110 RF Elite Precision rifle, designed for extreme long-range .22 LR shooting. The rifle is exceptionally heavy at over 13 lbs and features a 22-inch full-profile barrel with a custom match chamber and a 1/2x28 thread. It boasts a competition trigger adjustable to under 1 lb and an MDT ACC Gen 2 chassis, highlighting its precision engineering for competitive accuracy.

This video presents a ranked list of seven firearms deemed essential for long-term solo survival with zero outside support. The instructor emphasizes practicality over popularity, focusing on lightweight, packable, and versatile firearms. Key considerations include dual-caliber capabilities, compact storage, reliability, and ease of use in austere environments. The list covers a range of options from .22 LR survival rifles to 12-gauge semi-automatic shotguns and multi-caliber bolt-action takedown firearms.

This review of the Smith & Wesson FPC in 5.7x28mm highlights its innovative folding design and affordability, positioning it as a potential survival carbine or PDW. While praising its shootability, accuracy, and low recoil, the review identifies significant reliability issues, particularly with first-round feeding, across multiple magazines and ammunition types. The reviewer suggests the 9mm variant may be a more reliable choice for self-defense.

This review of the Ruger American Rimfire in .22 WMR highlights its suitability for varmint hunting, particularly for larger varmints at distances beyond 75-100 yards. The reviewer praises its accuracy, smooth action, and the reliability of its 9-round magazine, noting its value proposition for a high-performance rimfire rifle.

This video from Exile Armory LLC showcases a wide variety of firearms and accessories available for sale. Amber highlights new arrivals and sale items, including handguns, rifles, shotguns, suppressors, and muzzle devices. Specific models mentioned range from Springfield XD and Glock variants to AR-platform rifles and revolvers, with prices and some key features noted.

This review covers the Smith & Wesson FPC carbine in 5.7x28mm, highlighting its lightweight polymer construction, folding capability, and compatibility with the M&P 5.7 pistol. The video details its features, including a 22-round magazine capacity with a rear mag caddy for two additional magazines, a 16.75-inch barrel, and M-LOK handguard. It also provides a comprehensive guide to its disassembly and reassembly process, noting differences from other FPC models.

This video from NRA Publications provides an in-depth look at the manufacturing process of Hornady ammunition, from bullet creation to final packaging. It details the steps involved in forming bullets, annealing and shaping cartridge cases, and rigorous quality control testing to ensure product reliability. The expert-level instruction highlights the precision engineering and domestic manufacturing of Hornady products in Grand Island, Nebraska, USA.

This video provides an expert overview of the British L1A1 SLR, a variant of the FN FAL. Mark A. Keefe IV, Editor-in-Chief of American Rifleman, details its design differences from the Belgian FN FAL, its extensive service history in conflicts like the Falklands War, and its eventual replacement. The segment highlights the rifle's robust construction, its adoption strategy by British Ordnance, and its legacy in firearm history.

This video documents a startling bobcat attack on a turkey hunter. The hunter's calls, intended for turkeys, attracted a bobcat which stalked and then pounced. The hunter's reaction caused the bobcat to retreat, highlighting the unpredictable nature of wildlife encounters and the importance of situational awareness.

This video details the revival of Remington Ammunition under Vista Outdoor's ownership, focusing on the Lonoke, Arkansas facility. It highlights the brand's historical significance, the challenges faced during bankruptcy, and the strategic steps taken by Vista Outdoor to restore production, quality, and employee morale. The narrative emphasizes a commitment to American manufacturing and supporting the Second Amendment.