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IMR Legendary Powders has announced a product safety warning and recall for IMR 4007 SSC propellant, lot numbers 10130139, 10131139, 10429139, 10430139, 80425139 and 80426139. The lot number can be found on the rear label on the right edge. IMR has received reports that this particular powder in 1 lb. and 8 lb. containers may have become unstable due to […]
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Savage Arms has issued a recall notice on .17 WSM caliber B.MAG rifle bolts because the bolt on some B.MAG rifles may inadvertently catch the safety button and slide it forward into the “fire” position. Savage has received no reports of accidents due to this condition and has identified a simple bolt handle and cap retrofit, which is available free
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Details about how to obtain benefits from a settlement over alleged defective handgun designs by Taurus International will appear on a website this month, according to the plaintiff’s attorneys. The settlement agreement would allow owners of affected handguns to either have Taurus repair the alleged defect in the pistol or exchange the gun for cash. If owners select the first
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Weatherby has issued a product safety recall for some of its SA-08 28 gauge semiautomatic shotguns. The recall is based on reported incidents of accidental discharges upon closure of the bolt and chambering of a live shell. Affected shotguns are in the serial number range AN00001-AN02802. A similar recall affects Remington Model 887 shotguns made between December 1, 2013 to
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Winchester has recalled some SXP (3½” chamber) pump shotguns due to slam fires.
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Weatherby is recalling some SA-08 28 ga. shotguns based on reported incidents of accidental discharge upon bolt closure and chambering of a live shell. Serial numbers AN00001 to AN02802 (inclusive) are included.
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We reported last time that Blue Collar Comedian Bill Engvall, who had made statements in 2011 and 2012 that suggested his willingness to ban certain firearms, is scheduled to speak at the NSSF’s 2015 SHOT Show State of the Industry dinner. Engvall was selected to replace Jay Leno after Leno wimped out following protests from anti-gun groups. After coming under
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Remington has agreed in a federal legal settlement to replace millions of triggers in its Model 700 and related rifles, as part of two class action suits (reportedly there is a total of at least 75 related suits). Remington says this is not a recall, but is agreeing to make the changes “to avoid the uncertainties and expense of protracted
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