Gun Of The Week: FightLite Herring Model 2024

This review covers the Henry H-023-300 lever action rifle chambered in 300 Blackout. The rifle features a unique internal design, utilizing an AR-15 style bolt for its operation, allowing for effective suppression, especially with subsonic ammunition. It offers ambidextrous features like a tang safety and magazine release, and can be field stripped by removing two pins, revealing its AR-15-based bolt system. The rifle demonstrates good accuracy with both subsonic and supersonic 300 Blackout loads.

This video reviews 17 newly announced firearms, highlighting innovative features and practical applications. Key releases include the ultra-reliable Sacko ARG50GP for extreme conditions, the historically significant CMP M1 Garand, and the budget-friendly Smith & Wesson M&P22X for training. The Smith & Wesson Model 940 J-frame revolver at number seven generated significant buzz for its return after 27 years, its 9mm Luger chambering, and the elimination of the internal lock, making it economically viable for practice. The CZ 600 series is showcased with its modular Alpha model at number one, offering interchangeable barrels and a lifetime warranty at an accessible price point.

The FightLite Industries Herring Model 2024 is a modern lever-action rifle designed to integrate with the AR-15 platform. It leverages AR bolts, barrels, and barrel extensions, and feeds from AR-pattern magazines. The rifle features a polymer stock with QD cups, a textured pistol grip, a 6:1 mechanical advantage lever, and a crossbolt safety. Its upper receiver is compatible with standard AR uppers (with a modified BCG), and the free-floated handguard offers extensive mounting options via Picatinny and M-LOK. The 16.25-inch barrel is threaded 5/8x24 TPI and the rifle is available in 5.56 NATO or .300 Blackout, with potential for other calibers.

This video from TheGunCollective reviews several new firearm releases, including Durya's RAN lever-action rifles in various calibers and configurations, GP Arms' 2011 pistols, SK Guns' special edition Saint Michael Archangel, Lancer Systems' L15 Patrol Pistol, and Q's Mini Fix in 6 ARC. It also touches on industry news like FN Browning Group's acquisition of Accuracy International and NSSF production data for AR-15s. The presenter offers critical analysis on pricing, features, and market positioning for each product.

This 'Gun of the Week' episode features the Robinson Armament XCR-L, highlighting its key design features and modularity. The rifle is presented in 5.56 NATO, but its primary selling point is caliber interchangeability, allowing users to swap barrels and gas systems for various chamberings like 300 Blackout, 7.62x39mm, 6.5 Grendel, and 6mm ARC. The XCR-L utilizes a long-stroke gas system, similar to the AK-47, for enhanced reliability and reduced debris in the action, positioning it as an improvement over the AR-15 platform. Notable features include a beefier bolt and extractor, left-sided charging handle, folding and adjustable stock, and a 45-degree safety selector.

This video reviews several new and innovative firearms hitting the American market in 2026. It covers the PSA X5.7, a PDW concept chambered in 5.7x28mm, the feature-rich Smith & Wesson M&P 15X series AR-15s, and a limited run of H&R M14 rifles. Other featured firearms include the suppressor-ready Henry HUSH lever action, the Palmetto State Sabre 10 K1 AR-10, the PSA Sabre 11 1911, the futuristic Pistolo 77, the Springfield Armory Kune PDW, the updated Savage 110 Scout, the SIG P320 M.O.D., and the H&R .300 Blackout Commando pistol.

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.