Guns & Ammo Buzz Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Peak Alloy case technology from Federal Ammunition enables 80,000-psi chamber pressure, and 3,000 feet-per-second velocities with 170-grain-class bullets out of 20-inch barrels. Guns & Ammo tested the 7mm Backcountry on safari in Africa using a Gunwerks Clymer equipped with a Silencer Central Banish suppressor. Federal reveals development history and answers subscribers’ frequently asked questions. G&A Buzz Podcast featuring Editor-in-Chief Eric R. Poole, Rifles & Optics Editor Tom Beckstrand, and Federal Rifle Cartridge Product Manager Eric Miller.

Learn more at https://www.federalpremium.com/backcountry.html and read our full report in the March 2025 issue of Guns & Ammo.

Looking back on new rifles introduced in 2024 including the Guns & Ammo Rifle of the Year award winner, the Wilson Combat NULA Model 20/20S. Also discussed is Ruger’s and HK’s 75th anniversaries, lever-action trends, Hammerli’s Force B1 .22 rimfire, Gunwerks in Africa, Winchester’s XPR in .400 Legend, Taurus Expedition, Smith & Wesson Response and Springfield Armory Boundary.

G&A Buzz Podcast featuring Editor-in-Chief Eric R. Poole, Rifles & Optics Editor Tom Beckstrand, and Photographer Mark Fingar.

The Ruger RXM is an U.S.-made, optic-ready, striker-fire alliance between Ruger and Magpul. The RXM chambers 9mm in a 4-inch barrel and features a removeable serialized chassis system to support interchangeable grip modules, accepts affordable Magpul GL9 magazines and is ready to accommodate future enhancements. With Eric Poole, James Tarr and Doug Koenig.

A compact version of G&A's Handgun of the Year Award winner features a 4-inch barrel, shorter grip and slide, and includes 15- and 18-round magazines. With the innovative VIS optic-mounting system and COG chassis, the Echelon 4.0C is just as versatile as the full-size gun — but smaller! G&A Buzz Podcast featuring Editor-in-Chief Eric R. Poole, Handgun Editor James Tarr and Springfield Armory Professional Champion Shooter Rob Leatham.

Guns & Ammo's Eric Poole and Jim Tarr talk about the new Kimber 2k11 with Kimber's Everett Deger. Kimber have added the latest addition to their 2024 product lineup with the 2K11, a double-stack 1911 available in both 9mm and .45 ACP. This high capacity 1911 incorporates a number of features new to the platform.
For more information, see https://www.gunsandammo.com/editorial/first-look-kimber-2k11/511283

Following the 2025 NSSF SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Guns & Ammo’s editors reflect on reports from the Range Day, after-dark parties, and identify the most talked about new handguns, rifles, cartridges, and optics. Points of conversation focus on Budget Guns, Lever Action Rifles, and Thermal Optics. Don’t miss several innovations including the Silencer Central Banish 9K suppressor, Aimpoint COA and A-Cut optic-mounting footprint, the EOTech VUDU Compact 3-9X scope, Federal 7mm Backcountry, Hornady .338 ARC, Winchester .21 Sharp, Ruger RXM 9mm pistol, double-stack 2011-style pistols, KelTec PR57, and the Henry Supreme in .223 or .300 Blackout. The year 2024 was a tough year, financially, for the firearm industry. Do these new products reflect an optimistic outlook for 2025?

This episode of Guns & Ammo’s “The Buzz” podcast features a conversation between Editor-in-Chief Eric Poole, Managing Editor Jack Oller, Rifles & Optics Editor Tom Beckstrand, and Handgun Editor James Tarr.

“Spent Cases” columnist and author Keith Wood is an avid hunter, firearm collector, and Second Amendment advocate. Wood is an attorney and lobbyist with more than 20 years of experience, including service with the National Rifle Association. In 2018, Wood was selected to helm the backpage column of Guns & Ammo magazine in addition to authoring firearm reviews and popular culture topics such as the annual “Best States for Gun Owners” series. Wood also contributes to other Outdoor Sportsman Group publications such as Petersen’s Hunting and gunsandammo.com.

In this episode of Guns & Ammo’s “The Buzz” podcast, Editor-in-Chief Eric Poole reflects on his long-time friendship with Keith Wood and discusses his Florida upbringing, career influences, including his father, Dick Wolff, Lt. Col. Jeff Cooper, and former G&A contributor Ross Seyfried.

The Buzz sits down with Hamilton Bowen, founder of Bowen Classic Arms. Bowen is one of the world’s most sought after revolver makers and is a member of the American Custom Gunmakers Guild as well as the American Pistolsmith's Guild. Bowen specializes in crafting exquisitely tuned double and single-action revolvers in a wide variety of chamberings. They discuss the progression of his career, a few notable guns that he has built over the years as well as his book, The Custom Revolver.

On January 30, 2025, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the prohibition on 18- to 20-year-olds purchasing firearms violates the Second Amendment. What does this mean for the future of those in this age bracket exercising their rights to firearms?

Sellmark Corporation is a Texas-based manufacturer led by founder and CEO James Sellers. In this episode, Sellers discusses thermal technology and its commercial evolution from the battlefield with Guns & Ammo’s Editor-in-Chief Eric Poole and Rifle & Optics Editor Tom Beckstrand. The conversation includes highlights such as the latest Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF thermal imaging riflescopes and Dark30, a thermal camera that can be mounted to various motor vehicles and off-road UTVs.