NRA Gun of the Week: Barrett Fieldcraft Rifle

This video showcases several new and updated firearms released in 2026, covering a range of categories from PDWs and concealed carry pistols to AR-style platforms and precision bolt-action rifles. It highlights technical specifications, design features, and intended applications for each firearm, providing insights into advancements in firearm technology and manufacturing. The presenter offers a mixed sentiment, appreciating the innovation while noting the premium pricing of some models.

This video reviews five lightweight rifles ideal for mountain hunting: the Sako 85 Carbon Light, Kimber Mountain Ascent, Browning Xbolt Mountain Pro Tungsten, Weatherby Mark V Backcountry 2.0, and Tikka T3X Superlite. The presenter, Ted from Line45, highlights key features such as weight, stock material, barrel construction, action smoothness, trigger quality, and accuracy guarantees for each model. The focus is on performance in rugged, high-country environments where weight and reliability are paramount.

This review of the IWI Zion 25 DMR highlights its SR-25 pattern compatibility and performance. The rifle demonstrated promising accuracy, achieving sub-MOA groups with specific ammunition, even within the first 50 rounds. Key features include an integrated ARCA rail, a Timney-collaborated two-stage trigger, and a titanium suppressor. The review also provides valuable insights into the differences between AR-10, SR-25, and LR-308 patterns, emphasizing the importance of understanding parts interchangeability.

This video from Exile Armory LLC in Weaver, AL, showcases a diverse inventory of firearms, including new and used handguns, rifles, shotguns, and suppressors. The presenter, exhibiting high authority and sales-focused energy, details specific models like the Glock Gen 6 with its new optic system, custom Glocks, and various popular brands such as CZ, Sig Sauer, and Smith & Wesson. Pricing and key features for many items are provided, offering a comprehensive look at current retail offerings.

This review of the Wedgetail Industries Orion .308Win rifle highlights significant magazine compatibility issues with the included 10-round P-Mag, which dropped out upon firing. While alternative 5-round MDT and P-Mag magazines performed well, the reviewer suggests potential tolerance issues with the original magazine. Despite these challenges, the rifle demonstrates good accuracy with specific ammunition and features a smooth action and excellent trigger.

This video provides an in-depth look at the French Model 1874 Gras rifle, a significant firearm developed after the Franco-Prussian War. It details the rifle's ingenious redesign of the Chassepot to accept a self-contained metallic cartridge and its bolt-action mechanism. The expert highlights the Gras's robust construction, its role in French colonial expansion, and its surprisingly long service life, even extending into World War I.

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.