Generations of hunters have relied on the tried-and-true bolt-action rifle for pursuing their outdoor dreams — and for good reasons.

Faxon Firearms is known for its quality barrels, but there’s more to the company than that — a lot more.

In the latest tactical industry news, Stone Road Media has partnered with Del-Ton and MDT has acquired the assets of J Allen Enterprises.

The ARAK platform by Faxon Firearms has been expanded to include the 7.62x39mm Russian caliber, giving shooters a larger, heavier round and more options for ammunition. The 7.62x39 joins the 5.56 and 300 BLK in the modular ARAK-21 lineup.

A side effect of the quick-change modularity of today’s tactical guns and the use of common mags as frequently as possible is that keeping everything straight can sometimes require more work than should be needed.

Offered as an option on upcoming AR designs from FAXON, the new 1911-style grip safety will help solve a problem encountered by police officers who worry their duty rifles will go off safe due to fouling on gear.

The ARAK-21 from Faxon Firearms is a piston-driven rifle design that takes elements of from both the AR-15 and the AK-47, the two most popular and successful tactical rifles on the market today.

The ARAK-21 from Faxon Firearms is a piston-driven rifle design that takes elements of from both the AR-15 and the AK-47, the two most popular and successful tactical rifles on the market today.