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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Norinco Type 56S, manufactured in China at State Factory 66 and imported by Sile of New York, is a semi-automatic civilian variant of the iconic Soviet AK-47. Chambered in 7.62x39mm, this rugged and reliable rifle is rooted in Cold War military history and represents China's adaptation of the original AK platform. The Type 56 was introduced in 1956 and served as a standard infantry rifle for the Chinese military for decades. Early models featured milled receivers, bu …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Barrett Model 99 is designed for one thing only: to get the job done. With its brilliantly simple design, hard-core construction, and surprisingly few moving parts, it offers match-winning accuracy time and time again. At the heart of this robust and accurate bolt action rifle is a one-piece 7000 series aluminum alloy chassis fitted with a heavy-duty Sorbothane recoil pad and finished with hard coat anodizing for lifetime durability. A heat-treated steel M1913 rail is …