American Rifleman - June 2022

76 Pages·2022·46 MB·English

COLT’S NEW .44 MAGNUM ANACONDA
June 2022
n
o
i
at
i
c
o
s
s
A
e
fl
i
R
l
a
n
o
ati The World’s Oldest And Largest Firearm Authority
N
e G
f thOR
o
l N.
naA
rM
u
oE
JL
l F
aI
ciR
fi N
OfA
C
I
R
E
M
A
THE MAN BEHIND THE SPENCER RIFLE
DIAMONDBACK’S SIDEKICK REVOLVER
A BERGER HEAVYWEIGHT .308 BULLET
SPRINGFIELD
HELLION
RR22220066__CCOOVVEERR__nnoollaabbeell..iinndddd 11 44//1188//2222 11::1177 PPMM
THE TIME TO BUY IS NOW!
GOLD AND SILVER ARE UP OVER 6%
MAJOR STOCK INDEXES DOWN OVER 4%
IN THE FIRST 3 MONTHS OF 2022
SPECIAL NRA MEMBER PRICING
ANNUAL MEETINGS
& EXHIBITS FOR PHONE ORDERS AND MEETINGS & EXHIBITS ATTENDEES.
MAY 27-29
#4023 BELOW 2022 $1 AMERICAN SILVER EAGLE
STOP BY
COST!
BOOTH As low as $3600
Only
NRA Member Show-Only Special Low
check / wire price • limit 1 per household
Prices on Silver and Gold Investments. 41oz .999 Fine Silver
4IRA Approved
MEET DR. MIKE FULJENZ
4Brilliant Uncirculated
NLG Book of the Year Author, 4Obverse features: Lady Liberty
draped in the American Flag.
2021 ANA National Dealer of the year,
Interviewed by CNBC and FOX. BELOW 2022 NRA 151ST ANNIVERSARY SILVER ROUND
COST!
America’s Gold Expert® As low as $2700
Only
JOIN US & LARRY GATLIN
At our 13th Annual check / wire price • limit 1 per household
Freedom First Financial Seminar 41oz .999 Fine Silver
Saturday, May 28, 2022 4IRA Approved
OFFICIAL NRA LICENSED PRODUCT! 4Brilliant Uncirculated
11:00am - 12:30pm
4Respected Highland Mint Product
Located in Room 350D
Country Music Legend
BELOW 2022 PRESIDENT TRUMP SILVER ROUND
COST!
JOIN US FOR PRAYER
As low as $2700
At the Prayer Breakfast we sponsor. Only
Sunday, May 29th, 2022
check / wire price • limit 1 per household
7:00am (doors open at 6:30am)
41oz .999 Fine Silver
Located in the Grand Ballroom,
4IRA Approved
George R. Brown Convention Center
4Brilliant Uncirculated
4Respected Highland Mint Product
FREE GIFT OF YOUR CHOICE! WITH ANY PURCHASE
1. PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN 2. NRA CHALLENGE COIN
CHILDREN’S BOOK By: Lee Greenwood H Defending the 2nd Amendment
Great H H unting & Conservation
Gift Based on Lee’s CMA Song of the Year H S upporting Law Enforcement
God Bless the USA
Idea! H Safety and Education
$25 VALUE LIMIT 1 GIFT PER HOUSEHOLD, NRA CONFERENCE ATTENDEES AND PHONE ORDERS ONLY $10 VALUE
THE EXCLUSIVE PRECIOUS METALS & RARE COIN EXPERT OF NRA’S AMERICAN RIFLEMAN
Follow us Proud Sponsor: Eddie Eagle
GunSafe® Program
Beaumont, TX
EXPERT ADVICE ON BUYING GOLD & SILVER CHEAPER
Current year silver and gold bullion coins are very popular when they are first released but if you
want to save on your bullion purchases, you can sometimes buy prior year (back-dated) bullion
coins for less than the current year coin. Remember, current year coins become prior year coins in
less than 12 months, anyway. We highly recommend, that if you are making large bullion purchases,
to always ask us if a prior year’s product would save you money on your bullion purchases.
- Dr. Mike Fuljenz, America’s Gold Expert®
NRA MEMBER SPECIAL GOLD & SILVER OFFERS!
OUR CHOICE OF BACK-DATED DESIGN & DATE
* * * * * *
$5 American Gold Eagle $1 American Silver Eagle NRA Silver Round Canadian Silver Maple Leaf
OFFICIAL NRA LICENSED PRODUCT!
41/10oz Fine Gold - IRA Approved 41oz .999 Fine Silver - IRA Approved 41oz .999 Fine Silver - IRA Approved 41oz .9999 Fine Silver - IRA Approved
4Brilliant Uncirculated 4Brilliant Uncirculated 4Brilliant Uncirculated 4Brilliant Uncirculated
As low as$24plus1/10th As low as $3500 As low as $2650 As low as $2700
Only spot price* Only Only Only
check / wire price • limit 1 per household check / wire price • limit 1 per household check / wire price • limit 1 per household check / wire price • limit 1 per household
Our Choice Foreign Country Coin 10oz Silver Bar CLASSIC MINT-STATE
GOLD TYPE COINS
Open the camera app on your mobile
phone and hold it over the code
COMPARE
& SAVE!
41oz Fine Silver - IRA Approved 410oz .999 Fine Silver - IRA Approved
4Brilliant Uncirculated 4Brilliant Uncirculated
As low as $2700 As low as$350over spot*
Only Only per ounce to visit Mint-State Gold Coins
on our website.
check / wire price • limit 1 per household check / wire price • limit 1 per household
FREE SHIPPING ASK ABOUT OTHER POPULAR PURE SILVER & GOLD PRODUCTS AVAILABLE
On Advertised Offers Using Vault Code Phone Orders Only • Call 24/7
$9 VALUE 1800 822 4653 Vault Verification: UAMRFGS0622W
. . . Offer Expires: 06/20/22
Money Order or Check
*SPOT PRICE- the daily quoted market price of precious metals in bullion form. Spot price determined solely by Universal Coin & Bullion® at time of transaction. BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED (BU) coins typically come
from the Mint with bag marks and sometimes toning. Prices and premiums are subject to change in response to market conditions, and availability is not guaranteed. Please read important customer disclosures
on our website or that accompany products purchased, including arbitration agreement. Sales tax may be added depending upon purchasers current state sales tax laws. Please allow up to 30 business days or
more due to mint shipping delays for delivery after payment is received. Coin images are for representation and are not to scale. SILVER BASIS: $24.46 • GOLD BASIS: $1,928 - NO DEALERS PLEASE
OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
136th Year of Publication
The NRA, the foremost guardian
of the traditional American right
to “keep and bear arms,” believes
every law-abiding citizen is en-
titled to the ownership and legal
use of fi rearms, and that every
reputable gun owner should be
an NRA Member.
Wayne R. LaPierre,
Executive
Vice President
S
T
features
N
Biden-Harris Administration Targets Gun Owners By Way Of Gun Dealers 18
Jason Ouimet Not content with just infringing upon your personal gun rights, the Biden-Harris
E
Administration is also now applying additional gun-controls on FFLs in the hopes of
shutting most of them down.
T
Springfi eld Hellion: A Bullpup Contender Comes Stateside .. .. .. .. .. 36
N Jeremiah Knupp Despite its fi endish name, this military-derived rifl e exhibits friendly performance
and has features sure to fi nd favor with both right- and left-handed shooters who
appreciate the bullpup design’s compact form factor.
O
The Anaconda Returns .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 44
Wiley Clapp Colt’s largest snake gun, the .44 Mag. Anaconda, is back. And, like its smaller,
C classic serpent-monikered re-introductions, it may be even better than the original.
Revolution In The Blood: Christopher Miner Spencer’s Coming Of Age .. 50
John Bainbridge, Jr. Christopher Miner Spencer became known as one of the greatest gun designers of
J 2022
UNE
his age, and his Spencer rifl e was eventually fi elded as one of the most advanced
VOLUME 170, fi rearms employed during the Civil War. This is how he got started.
NO. 6
36 56 60
44
MEMBER PROGRAMS: [phone]
RR22220066__CCOONNTTEENNTTSS__MMOODD..iinndddd 22 44//1133//2222 1111::5588 AAMM
OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
136th Year of Publication
Wayne R. LaPierre,
Executive
Vice President
The Perpetually Late ILA Feature .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 18
Jason Ouimet This will, almost certainly, be the last thing that comes in. Because OJ. This will,
almost certainly, be the last thing that comes in. Because OJ. This will, almost
certainly, be the last thing that comes in. Because OJ.
Springfi eld Hellion: A Bullpup Contender Comes Stateside .. .. .. .. .. 36
Jeremiah Knupp Despite its fi endish name, this military-derived rifl e exhibits friendly performance
and has features sure to fi nd favor with both right- and left-handed shooters who
appreciate the bullpup design’s compact form factor.
The Anaconda Returns .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 44
Wiley Clapp Colt’s largest snake gun, the .44 Mag. Anaconda, is back. And, like its smaller,
classic serpent-monikered re-introductions, it may be even better than the original.
Revolution In The Blood: Christopher Miner Spencer’s Coming Of Age .. 50
John Bainbridge, Jr. Christopher Miner Spencer became known as one of the greatest gun designers of
his age, and his Spencer rifl e was eventually fi elded as one of the most advanced
fi rearms employed during the Civil War. This is how he got started.
60
RR22220066__CCOONNTTEENNTTSS__MMOODD..iinndddd 33 44//88//2222 1111::1199 AAMM
NRA PUBLICATIONS
Doug Hamlin
Executive Director
Michael J. Sanford
Deputy Executive Director
OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA Marshall J. Flemion
Managing Director, Integrated Marketing
Terri A. Wolfe
Senior Executive Assistant
offi cial journal
Rachel Carr
The Armed Citizen . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 10
Publications Operations Manager
Special Reports Larry Quandahl
Senior Firearms Inventory Manager SCHOOL
TIRED OF YOUR
Standing Guard .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 12
EDITORIAL
President’s Column .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 14
Mark A. Keefe, IV SILENCING
Political Report .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 16 Editorial Director CONSERVATIVES
Brian C. Sheetz
ILA Report. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 64 Editor In Chief
Kelly Young
Regional Report .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 66
Senior Executive Editor
Evan Brune
Featured Program .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 67
Executive Editor YOUAREASTUDENTWHOBELIEVESINFREEDOM,loveofcountry,an
Programs & Services .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 68 Christopher Olsen
Managing Editor the Bill of Rights. But, while your leftist peers are co le in campus safe
Hayden Foster
spaces,youfin yourselfun erattackfromleftistprofessors,politicallycorrect
Associate Editor
correspondence Maureen A. Denfeld a ministrators,an ra icalstu ents.
The Rifl eman Report .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 8 Senior Editorial Assistant
John Zent
Readers Write .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 24 Editor Emeritus That’s why you need Young America’s Foundation! Join thousan s of your
Craig Boddington, Bruce N. Canfi eld,
Favorite Firearms .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 34 Wiley Clapp, Justin Dyal, Rick Hacker, peerswhoareYAFactivistsan :
A Lithgow No. 1, Mk III* Lee-Enfi eld Club Rifl e John Haviland, B. Gil Horman,
Garry James, Jeremiah Knupp,
Jim Wilson BECOMEpartofanationwi enetworkoflike-mindedstudents.
Field Editors
rreeppoorrttss
News & Notes .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 26 Michael Carrick, Charles E. Petty, LEARNfromlea ersoftheConservativeMovement.
John M. Taylor, John Treakle
Products & Projects .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 29 Contributing Editors
DISCOVERonlinecontentthatstrengthensyourconservativei eas.
ART
GAINtheskillstoa vanceyouri easamongyourpeers.
technical Mark S. Weaver
Questions & Answers .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 32 Creative Director
David J. Labrozzi RECEIVEunparallele materialstoshowcaseyourvalues.
Short Or Long Frame Colt Stocks?
Senior Art Director
Socket-Style Bayonet Mount Peter Fountain
Photography Director
Handloads .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 55 Forrest MacCormack SIGN UP TO BECOME A YAF MEMBER TODAY
A Light-Recoiling .32 ACP Practice Round Senior Photographer
Loading Bench .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 56 www.yaf.org | 800-USA-1776
American Rifl eman (ISSN 0003-083X,
The Berger Juggernaut At 1,000 Yards
Vol. 170, No. 6) is published monthly by
the National Rifl e Association of America,
Dope Bag .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 60
11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA
SAR USA K12 Sport 9 mm Luger Pistol 22030-9400, [phone], for the benefi t
of its members. Membership dues (U.S.
Diamondback Sidekick .22 Long Rifl e Revolver and possessions) $45 a year, $100 for 3
years, $150 for 5 years.
I Have This Old Gun .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 72 $3.75 per year is designated for a maga-
Finnish-Capture SVT-40 zine subscription. For foreign postage
add $5 a year in Canada and $10 else-
where. For membership inquiries only,
call [phone]. Copyright 2022, the
National Rifl e Association of America. All
rights reserved except where expressly
THE COVER: The Springfi eld Hellion—shown here with a June 2022COLT’S NEW .44 MAGNUM ANACONDA waived. Periodicals Postage paid at Fair-
fax, VA, and at additional mailing offi ces.
Nightforce NX8 1-8X 24 mm F1 rifl escope in the
POSTMASTER: Please send address
company’s X-Treme Duty Ultralight Unimount— The World’s Oldest And Largest Firearm Authority changes to American Rifl eman, c/o
has long been rumored as having been bound National Rifl e Association, P.O. Box
420648, Palm Coast, FL 32142-0648.
for the American market. Now that it’s here, the
TO CHANGE YOUR ADDRESS or
rifl e, based on Croatia’s VHS-2 service arm, begs SPRINGFIELD to report a damaged or undelivered
the question, “Was it worth the wait?” Read HELLION magazine, write: American Rifl eman,
c/o National Rifl e Association, P.O. Box
Field Editor Jeremiah Knupp’s story starting on 420648, Palm Coast, FL 32142-0648. Or
p. 36 to fi nd the answer. THE MAN BEHIND THE SPENCER RIFLE AMERICOAfNfi cRiIaFl LJoEuMrnAaNl .oOf RthGe National Rifl e Association to make changes to your account online
DIAMONDBACK’S SIDEKICK REVOLVER go to: NRAmemberservices.org. Do not
Design by David Labrozzi A BERGER HEAVYWEIGHT .308 BULLET return damaged copies. Change of address REAGANRANCHCENTER217STATESTREET | SANTABARBARA,CALIFORNIA93101
Photo by Forrest MacCormack should include both new address and a
RR22220066__CCOOVVEERR..iinndddd 11 44//88//2222 1111::0000 AAMM mailing label bearing the old one. In case NATIONALHEADQUARTERS11480COMMERCEPARKDRIVE | SIXTHFLOOR | RESTON,VIRGINIA20191
of duplication send both labels.
Printed in the United States of America
RR22220066__CCOONNTTEENNTTSS__MMOODD..iinndddd 44 44//88//2222 1122::4488 PPMM
NRA PUBLICATIONS
Doug Hamlin
Executive Director
Michael J. Sanford
Deputy Executive Director
Marshall J. Flemion
Managing Director, Integrated Marketing
Terri A. Wolfe
Senior Executive Assistant
Rachel Carr
Publications Operations Manager
Larry Quandahl
Senior Firearms Inventory Manager SCHOOL
TIRED OF YOUR
EDITORIAL
Mark A. Keefe, IV SILENCING
CONSERVATIVES
Editorial Director
Brian C. Sheetz
Editor In Chief
Kelly Young
Senior Executive Editor
Evan Brune
Executive Editor YOUAREASTUDENTWHOBELIEVESINFREEDOM,loveofcountry,an
Christopher Olsen
Managing Editor the Bill of Rights. But, while your leftist peers are co le in campus safe
Hayden Foster
spaces,youfin yourselfun erattackfromleftistprofessors,politicallycorrect
Associate Editor
Maureen A. Denfeld a ministrators,an ra icalstu ents.
Senior Editorial Assistant
John Zent
Editor Emeritus That’s why you need Young America’s Foundation! Join thousan s of your
Craig Boddington, Bruce N. Canfield,
Wiley Clapp, Justin Dyal, Rick Hacker, peerswhoareYAFactivistsan :
John Haviland, B. Gil Horman,
Garry James, Jeremiah Knupp,
Jim Wilson BECOMEpartofanationwi enetworkoflike-mindedstudents.
Field Editors
Michael Carrick, Charles E. Petty, LEARNfromlea ersoftheConservativeMovement.
John M. Taylor, John Treakle
Contributing Editors
DISCOVERonlinecontentthatstrengthensyourconservativei eas.
ART
GAINtheskillstoa vanceyouri easamongyourpeers.
Mark S. Weaver
Creative Director
David J. Labrozzi RECEIVEunparallele materialstoshowcaseyourvalues.
Senior Art Director
Peter Fountain
Photography Director
Forrest MacCormack SIGN UP TO BECOME A YAF MEMBER TODAY
Senior Photographer
www.yaf.org | 800-USA-1776
American Rifleman (ISSN 0003-083X,
Vol. 170, No. 6) is published monthly by
the National Rifle Association of America,
11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA
22030-9400, [phone], for the benefit
of its members. Membership dues (U.S.
and possessions) $45 a year, $100 for 3
years, $150 for 5 years.
$3.75 per year is designated for a maga-
zine subscription. For foreign postage
add $5 a year in Canada and $10 else-
where. For membership inquiries only,
call [phone]. Copyright 2022, the
National Rifle Association of America. All
rights reserved except where expressly
waived. Periodicals Postage paid at Fair-
fax, VA, and at additional mailing offices.
POSTMASTER: Please send address
changes to American Rifleman, c/o
National Rifle Association, P.O. Box
420648, Palm Coast, FL 32142-0648.
TO CHANGE YOUR ADDRESS or
to report a damaged or undelivered
magazine, write: American Rifleman,
c/o National Rifle Association, P.O. Box
420648, Palm Coast, FL 32142-0648. Or
to make changes to your account online
go to: NRAmemberservices.org. Do not
return damaged copies. Change of address REAGANRANCHCENTER217STATESTREET | SANTABARBARA,CALIFORNIA93101
should include both new address and a
mailing label bearing the old one. In case NATIONALHEADQUARTERS11480COMMERCEPARKDRIVE | SIXTHFLOOR | RESTON,VIRGINIA20191
of duplication send both labels.
RR22220066__CCOONNTTEENNTTSS__MMOODD..iinndddd 55 44//88//2222 1111::0033 AAMM
NRA PUBLICATIONS
PUBLISHING OPERATIONS
Michelle E. Kuntz
Senior Director, Publishing Operations
James C. Handlon
Reloading On The Range Director, Marketing/Advertising
Debra Oliveri
Most people consider reloading to be a
Senior Production Coordinator
home-based exercise, but there are benefi ts to Adam Wilson
crafting your handloads at the shooting bench. Senior Production Coordinator
Cheryl Doden
americanrifl eman.org/rangereloading Accounts Receivable Staff Accountant
Autumn Daniels
Accounts Receivable Coordinator
Director, Eastern Sales
Steyr M1912: Tony Morrison
The Underrated Habsburg Hammer Gun [phone]
Southeast Sales Executive
It might not be the most popular World War I-era
Stan Yates
handgun on the market, but for shooters and [phone]
Eastern Sales Executive
collectors on a budget, the Steyr M1912 has a lot
Rachelle Trout
to offer. americanrifl eman.org/habsburghammer [phone]
Detroit Advertising Sales
Ken Glowacki
[phone]
The Guns You Don’t See: Director, Western Sales
5 Firearms That Rarely Make It Stateside Courtney Olson
[phone]
The United States might be the fi rearm capital Western Sales Executive
of the world, but that doesn’t mean you can get James O’Neill
[phone]
everything. Here are fi ve guns you won’t fi nd
Midwest Sales Executive
stateside. americanrifl eman.org/unseenguns Ken Glowacki
[phone]
Western Direct Sales Executive
Debbie O’Connell
[phone]
nramediakit.com
DIGITAL OPERATIONS
Michael Pedersen
Tune in Wednesday nights to the Outdoor Channel for the
Managing Director, Digital Operations
best fi rearm show on television. Now in its 20th year, Troy Kelly
Art Director, Digital Operations
“American Rifl eman Television” brings you a Feature, a
Tom Rickwalder
“Rifl eman Review” and an “I Have This Old Gun” segment Senior Digital Producer
in each show. To preview upcoming episodes, visit Steve Dulco
Digital Producer
americanrifl eman.org/artv.
MEMBERSHIP INQUIRIES: [phone]
Reload On Hornady’s Latest Bullet: The CX
WARNING: All technical data in this publication,
especially for handloading, refl ect the limited
experience of individuals using specifi c tools,
May 25 products, equipment and components under
The Smith & Wesson Performance Center; Colt Anaconda In .44 Mag.; Howdah Pistols specifi c conditions and circumstances not nec-
essarily reported in the article and over which
June 1
the National Rifl e Association (NRA) has no
Remington Rimfi re Ammunition; Walther PDP Compact In 9 mm Luger; Ross Mk III Rifl e control. The data have not otherwise been test-
ed or verifi ed by the NRA. The NRA, its agents,
June 8
offi cers and employees accept no responsibility
The Sporting Clays Nationals; Springfi eld Armory SA-35 In 9 mm Luger; Burnside Carbine for the results obtained by persons using such
data and disclaim all liability for any consequen-
June 15
tial injuries or damages. See asterisked (*).
Making the Hornady CX (Copper Alloy eXpanding) Bullet;
* NO ADVERTISED ITEM IS INTENDED FOR
Smith & Wesson M&P12 In 12 Gauge; Cane Guns SALE IN THOSE STATES, OR IN THOSE AR- OUR HISTORY, YOUR LEGACY
EAS WHERE LOCAL RESTRICTIONS MAY
LIMIT OR PROHIBIT THE PURCHASE, CAR-
RYING OR USE OF CERTAIN ITEMS. CHECK
LOCAL LAWS BEFORE PURCHASING.
MENTION OF A PRODUCT OR SERVICE IN EExxpp cc
ADVERTISEMENTS OR TEXT DOES NOT -c c v v . T C P ’
NECESSARILY MEAN THAT IT HAS BEEN
TESTED OR APPROVED BY THE NRA. - c p k
OFFICIAL NRA POSITIONS ARE EXPRESSED v k p c c
ONLY IN STATEMENTS BYLINED BY NRA OF-
p c . S c 1955 P
FICERS OR IN ARTICLES IDENTIFIED AS SUCH.
THE EDITORS ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE helped define Colt’s legacy—now it’s refined to NEW 3”
FOR UNSOLICITED MANUSCRIPTS OR c p .
PHOTOGRAPHS.
The New Audit Bureau of Circulations
RR22220066__CCOONNTTEENNTTSS__MMOODD..iinndddd 66 44//1188//2222 11::0088 PPMM
NRA PUBLICATIONS
PUBLISHING OPERATIONS
Michelle E. Kuntz
Senior Director, Publishing Operations
James C. Handlon
Director, Marketing/Advertising
Debra Oliveri
Senior Production Coordinator
Adam Wilson
Senior Production Coordinator
Cheryl Doden
Accounts Receivable Staff Accountant
Autumn Daniels
Accounts Receivable Coordinator
Director, Eastern Sales
Tony Morrison
[phone]
Southeast Sales Executive
Stan Yates
[phone]
Eastern Sales Executive
Rachelle Trout
[phone]
Detroit Advertising Sales
Ken Glowacki
[phone]
Director, Western Sales
Courtney Olson
[phone]
Western Sales Executive
James O’Neill
[phone]
Midwest Sales Executive
Ken Glowacki
[phone]
Western Direct Sales Executive
Debbie O’Connell
[phone]
nramediakit.com
DIGITAL OPERATIONS
Michael Pedersen
Managing Director, Digital Operations
Troy Kelly
Art Director, Digital Operations
Tom Rickwalder
Senior Digital Producer
Steve Dulco
Digital Producer
MEMBERSHIP INQUIRIES: [phone]
WARNING: All technical data in this publication,
especially for handloading, reflect the limited
experience of individuals using specific tools,
products, equipment and components under
specific conditions and circumstances not nec-
essarily reported in the article and over which
the National Rifle Association (NRA) has no
control. The data have not otherwise been test-
ed or verified by the NRA. The NRA, its agents,
officers and employees accept no responsibility
for the results obtained by persons using such
data and disclaim all liability for any consequen-
tial injuries or damages. See asterisked (*).
* NO ADVERTISED ITEM IS INTENDED FOR
SALE IN THOSE STATES, OR IN THOSE AR- OUR HISTORY, YOUR LEGACY
EAS WHERE LOCAL RESTRICTIONS MAY
LIMIT OR PROHIBIT THE PURCHASE, CAR-
RYING OR USE OF CERTAIN ITEMS. CHECK
LOCAL LAWS BEFORE PURCHASING.
MENTION OF A PRODUCT OR SERVICE IN EExxpp cc
ADVERTISEMENTS OR TEXT DOES NOT -c c v v . T C P ’
NECESSARILY MEAN THAT IT HAS BEEN
TESTED OR APPROVED BY THE NRA. - c p k
OFFICIAL NRA POSITIONS ARE EXPRESSED v k p c c
ONLY IN STATEMENTS BYLINED BY NRA OF-
p c . S c 1955 P
FICERS OR IN ARTICLES IDENTIFIED AS SUCH.
THE EDITORS ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE helped define Colt’s legacy—now it’s refined to NEW 3”
FOR UNSOLICITED MANUSCRIPTS OR c p .
PHOTOGRAPHS.
RR22220066__CCOONNTTEENNTTSS__MMOODD..iinndddd 77 44//88//2222 1111::0033 AAMM
V L ’S THE RIFLEMAN REPORT
GUID H
FI M L WS
F H
FIF S S
PLUS Canada and Mexico
state-by-state guide to the gun
laws most useful to the traveler
WWWWW IIIII
Just when it seems the firearm the rifle currently in service with
industry has exhausted itself the armed forces of Croatia, a NATO
by way of striving to keep up member. Then, in a re-introduction
In our with demand for existing models, to the market a decade-and-a-half in
26th it’s a pleasant surprise to learn that, the making, Colt’s latest new “snake”
year!
behind the scenes, engineers and revolver, this one in .44 Magnum, is
marketing folks have been working on reviewed in “The Anaconda Returns,”
2022
new offerings that have either been starting on p. 44, by Field Editor
rJe. sSecaortcth Keadp apnads ,w Ersitqt.en by created from whole cloth, are signifi- Wiley Clapp, who has witnessed and
cantly revised or are unfamiliar to the commented on a wide range of inno-
American market. vation in handguns since his military
• Concealed carry reciprocity Such innovation is nothing new experiences with them in Vietnam.
• Vehicle carry (loaded gun .K.?) in firearms, of course, as the industry Then, in “Revolution In The Blood:
• Carry in state & national parks
has long been on the cutting edge of Christopher Miner Spencer’s Coming
• Carry in restaurants & hotels n
mechanical technology. Eli Whitney, Of Age,” starting on p. 50, author o
• Prohibited areas- gun-free zones si
already famous for his cotton gin John Bainbridge, Jr., recounts an inci- vi
• pen carry on your person Di
• Self-defense rules for travelers by 1793, promoted the use of inter- dent when the 19th century inventor hs
• How to handle a traffic stop changeable parts in the manufacture of first began to modify firearms—in this ap
• V and motorcycle carry muskets a few years later, convincing case, his Revolutionary War veteran ogr
incoming President Thomas Jefferson grandfather’s rifle—in a quest that hot
P
[phone] that they were the way of the future in ultimately led to one of the most d
n
10am-5pm M-F gunmaking. Indeed, despite reportedly successful Civil War repeating rifles. s a
employing a bit of sleight of hand dur- In the Loading Bench column nt
GU L WGUID .C M ing his presentation to Jefferson and starting on p. 56 titled “The Berger s, Pri
the outgoing John Adams to demon- Juggernaut At 1,000 Yards,” contribu- es
ILncl udes on$lin1e upd5ates.!95 strate their advantages, Whitney even- tor Frank Melloni confirms that the ongr
tually made good on his contract with .308 Win. is still, at 70 years of age, C
the government for 10,000 guns. It a remarkably capable cartridge, given y of
Indcdl u$d4e fso r 1usltk c Mlasasil mS&aiHl was a seminal moment at the dawn of the right projectile. Also, in the Dope brar
our young nation’s bid for a place in Bag, which starts on p. 60, we test a Li
Send check or credit card payment to: the industrial age, ultimately paving revolver from Diamondback Firearms nt,
Traveler’s Guide the way in all areas of manufactur- that is in the general style of a Single me
e
CovPin.Og.t oBno,x K 2Y1 4516012 ilnargg efo nr uumnsbkeirlsl eodf witoermkse resf fitoc ipernotdlyu ce Aeictthieorn sAinrgmlye- b ourt daocutubalell-ya cftuionnct mioondse isn vertis
d
and at low cost—items that could be and has a swing-out cylinder—all at a 2 a
repaired easily. reasonable price. 86
1
In this issue, you’ll find numer- Of course, there’s much more c.
ous examples of innovation in packed into these pages, and we m
o
firearms built with interchangeable believe every reader will discover y, fr
parts throughout our features. They something not commonly understood or
m
include the cover story “Springfield about the vast field of firearms. It is Ar
Hellion: A Bullpup Contender Comes indeed full of innovations that we still e
Stateside,” starting on p. 36, in which find fascinating—and we hope that vill
y
Exp. date Field Editor Jeremiah Knupp looks at remains the case well into the future. ne
a new commercial design derived from —Brian C. Sheetz, editor in Chief Whit
8
June 2022 american rifleman
RR22220066__EEDDIITTOORR..iinndddd 88 44//1122//2222 22::3333 PPMM