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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: Bushmaster rifles are some of the most popular AR15-style rifles because of their accuracy, reliability, and customer service. A Bushmaster rifle's barrel is machined from the best grade of Chrome-Moly Vanadium steel, and Bushmaster offers more than 87 different barrel configurations on their rifles. The bores and chambers on Bushmaster rifles are chrome-lined, offering several advantages over plain steel bores - chrome-lining can double the barrel's life; the chrome pro …

Bryant RIdge's Analysis: The American Western Arms Lightning pump-action rifle chambered in .45 Colt stands as a fine example of classic Western firearm craftsmanship, combining both utility and traditional aesthetics. The 20-inch barrel is complemented by a color case-hardened frame, while the blue barrel, magazine tube, and crescent buttplate add a distinctive vintage appeal. The use of a dovetail gold bead blade front sight paired with an elevator adjustable rear sight enhances accuracy, maki …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Savage 24C Series P is a versatile and reliable over-and-under combination gun, offering a unique solution for hunters and shooters who want both a rifle and a shotgun in one firearm. The top barrel is chambered for .22 Long Rifle, ideal for small-game hunting, while the bottom barrel is chambered for a 20 Gauge 2 ¾" shell, perfect for upland game or small bird hunting. The 20-inch barrel provides a balanced combination of maneuverability and accuracy, making …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Winchester Model 1892 is a lever-action repeating rifle that was designed by John Browning as a smaller, lighter version of his large-frame Model 1886, and which replaced the Model 1873 as the company's lever-action for pistol-caliber rounds such as the .44-40. When asked by Winchester to design an improved lever action to compete with a recent Marlin offering, John Browning said he would have the proto …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Remington Model 597 is an American semi-automatic rifle produced by Remington Arms at their Mayfield, Kentucky, and Huntsville, Alabama, facilities. The rifle is available in several variants: the .22 Long Rifle model features a removable 10-round magazine, while the .22 WMR and .17 HMR versions come with eight-round magazines. Production of the .22 LR and .22 WMR models began in 1997, followed by the .17 HMR model in 2002. Remington announced the discontinuation of th …