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  • RUGER M77 HAWKEYE HUNTER REVIEW

    RUGER M77 HAWKEYE HUNTER REVIEW

    Date: 18-06-2024
    Selwyn Smith testfires the Ruger M77 Hawkeye Hunter .308 for Rod&Rifle – It really is ‘Back to the Future’ …
  • INTRODUCING THE NEW MARLIN 336 CLASSIC

    INTRODUCING THE NEW MARLIN 336 CLASSIC

    Date: 11-02-2024
    Once again Kieran Harris is here to introduce us to and let us know what we can expect from the highly anticipated Marlin 336 Classic Series right out of the box.
  • INTRODUCING THE NEW MARLIN 1894 CLASSIC

    INTRODUCING THE NEW MARLIN 1894 CLASSIC

    Date: 27-11-2023
    Once again Kieran Harris is here to introduce us to and let us know what we can expect from the Marlin 1894 Classic Series right out of the box.
  • Rifle Shooter's Mossberg Patriot LR Tactical Review

    Rifle Shooter's Mossberg Patriot LR Tactical Review

    Date: 17-11-2023
    The Mossberg Patriot LR Tactical bolt-action repeater rifle shoots well above its weight class. Alfredo Rico gives us a full review.
  • INTRODUCING THE RUGER 10/22 SR-X

    INTRODUCING THE RUGER 10/22 SR-X

    Date: 13-10-2023
    Our very own Kieran Harris takes you through what you can expect to get from the SR-X straight out of the box.
  • Mossberg MVP Series

    Mossberg MVP Series

    Date: 03-08-2023
    The first thing you will notice about the MVP is that it has a no-frills tactical look to it. The type of look that says I’m ready to work and don’t care if I get dirty.  The synthetic stock is sturdy but not heavy and the medium contour 16.25’’ barrel has a low glare parkerized finish with a removable brake at the muzzle.
  • Marlin 1895 SBL Review

    Marlin 1895 SBL Review

    Date: 29-06-2023
    Marlin 1895 SBL in .45-70 - A Ruger-made lever action with quality construction and serious game-stopping performance
  • Outdoor Life's Best Rifles Of 2023

    Outdoor Life's Best Rifles Of 2023

    Date: 01-05-2023
    Check out the best rifles of 2023. The best rifle of 2023 (Editors Choice) goes to the Marlin 336 Classic. The best rifle of 2023 (Great Buy, Precision Rifle) goes to the Mossberg Patriot LR Tactical.
  • Ruger Super Wrangler Review

    Ruger Super Wrangler Review

    Date: 13-04-2023
    Check out this review done by Rich Grassi for the Shooting Wire.
  • Marlin 1895 Trapper Review

    Marlin 1895 Trapper Review

    Date: 08-12-2022
    It has been a long time coming but we have finally received a shipment of Marlin 1895 Rifles. Our in house specialist Kieran Harris reviews the latest arrival.
  • Staff Pick: Ruger Ranch Rifle in 350 Legend

    Staff Pick: Ruger Ranch Rifle in 350 Legend

    Date: 05-05-2022
    Our in house Kieran is back again with a review of the Ruger Ranch Rifle in 350 Legend for the new feature: Rifle of the month.
  • Testing the Ruger Hawkeye Long Range Hunter – By Kieran Harris

    Testing the Ruger Hawkeye Long Range Hunter – By Kieran Harris

    Date: 05-04-2022
    After spending just over ten years in the firearms industry and partaking in many of the great shooting disciplines offered around the country, I came to the realization I have never really dabbled in striking targets anywhere beyond 250-300 meters. This realization had piqued my interest and I knew I wanted to give some long-distance shooting a try. 
  • Mossberg Patriot Predator Review

    Mossberg Patriot Predator Review

    Date: 28-02-2022
    Scott Lowes from Rod & Rifle NZ reviews the Mossberg Patriot Predator.
  • Mossberg 940 JM Pro Review

    Mossberg 940 JM Pro Review

    Date: 18-12-2021
    The Mossberg 940 JM Pro is the result of two years’ development alongside Jerry and his daughter Lena Miculek. The goal in mind? To design the ultimate speed-shooting shotgun that would be competition ready straight out of the box.
  • Ruger 10/22 Competition Review

    Ruger 10/22 Competition Review

    Date: 11-11-2021
    The 10/22 comes from Ruger’s Custom Shop, so it’s not just a run-of-the-mill 10/22 with a few trick bits added; instead, it’s hand assembled in a custom shop cell by experienced staff. That said, it does boast a number of additions that the standard rifle doesn’t include.
  • Mossberg 930 Field Combo Review

    Mossberg 930 Field Combo Review

    Date: 10-11-2021
    Mossberg’s 930 family of 12g autoloaders is extensive – a gas-operated platform offered in a variety of synthetic, camo and wood finishes, ranging from field to tactical versions.
  • Adaptive Tactical Tac-Hammer Barrel and Stock Review

    Adaptive Tactical Tac-Hammer Barrel and Stock Review

    Date: 28-06-2021
    There seems to be no end to the custom options available for the Ruger 10/22; next to the AR15, it’s probably the most customised rifle in the world, and the aftermarket industry just keeps on pumping out new products to pimp this little rifle.
  • Mossberg MVP LC Rifle Review

    Mossberg MVP LC Rifle Review

    Date: 13-12-2020
    The Mossberg Varmint Predator (MVP) series of rifles have quickly gained a deserved reputation in the marketplace as being both functional and accurate; the rifle supplied certainly did not disappoint.
  • Ruger American Rimfire Long-Range Target Review

    Ruger American Rimfire Long-Range Target Review

    Date: 19-10-2020
    Review of the Ruger Long-Range Target by Rod & Rifle magazine.
  • Smith & Wesson M&P 15 Review

    Smith & Wesson M&P 15 Review

    Date: 10-05-2020
    Detailed review of the Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22 by Rod and Rifle magazine.