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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Savage Striker was a bolt action pistol produced from 1999 to 2005 by Savage Arms for metallic silhouette shooting and hunting. The pistol was based on the action of the Savage Model 110 and was sold with a composite stock, originally with a center grip, but later also with a rear grip as an alternative. The pistol was designed for right handed shooters, and had a loading port on the right side and the charging handle on the left. The pistol grip itself, however, was …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Savage 1899/99 model rifles have quite a history. They were preceded by the Model 1895, which was the first hammerless lever-action rifle produced. A hammerless action was useful as it reduces the lock time, allows the rifle to be fired more accurately, and is less likely to jam in brush or snag in clothing. The 1895 and 1899/99 models used a rotary magazine to hold the cartridges, using a spring-loaded spool with grooves. The 1899/99 models added a counter to the sp …

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 Browning Automatic 5, most often Auto-5 or simply A-5, is a recoil-operated semi-automatic shotgun designed by John Browning and manufactured by Fabrique Nationale de Herstal. It was the first successful semi-automatic shotgun design and remained in production until 1998. The name of the shotgun designates that it is an autoloader with a capacity of five rounds, four in the magazine and one in the chamber. Reming …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis:With a stainless steel action, barrel and synthetic stock, the Weather Warrior is ready to go, even in the most unpredictable conditions. The Weather Warrior has a stainless steel action and barrel for maximum corrosion resistance. The barreled action is dual pillar bedded into a synthetic stock impervious to moisture. The AccuTrigger has a single adjustment location and is designed so it cannot be adjusted below the minimum setting. These rifles feature button rifling an …