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The 5 Most Common Rifle Reloading Myths
Rifle reloading is pretty much like any topic out there in that you can’t believe everything you hear. It might…Read More >
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What Is Headspace (and Why Is It Important)?
Headspace is the distance between the back of a cartridge and whichever part of it controls the position in the…Read More >
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How to Create Your Own Ballistics Chart
If you are someone who routinely shoots past 200 yards with a rifle, it would be quite helpful to know…Read More >
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Handloading Cowboy Handgun Calibers
Over the years, I have enjoyed firing the calibers popular in the Old West. Some refer to these as the…Read More >
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Stocking Stuffers: 10 Can’t Miss Stocking Stuffers for Gun Lovers
With Christmas just days away and that hard-to-shop-for gun lover on your mind, fret no more. We have 10 gifts to fill your shooter’s stocking without draining the Christmas savings account!
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A Brawny Handful of Revolver and the .38-44 Buffalo Bore
Most feel the .38-44 set the stage for the .357 Magnum revolver—and it did—but the .38-44 is more than a footnote in history. This is a fine revolver that is useful on its own merits. Buffalo Bore is famous for first-class loads that maximize the caliber, and this is no exception.
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Reloading: Loads for the Bunker
With an ammunition shortage coming and good quality ammunition at a premium now is the time to get the loading press cranked up and rolling. Here is one plan to keep shooting.
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The Most Versatile Handgun Caliber — The .357 Magnum
In the firearms world I see much hype and overstatement. As such the real article with genuine performance is often under appreciated. One example is comparing the latest 9mm +P or .357 SIG load to the .357 Magnum. Those may seem like fighting words to some, but read the full story before passing judgement.
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Range Report: The 7.62 x 25mm
I have to admit to a number of rather odd stablemates resting in the safe alongside my 1911, SIG, and HK handguns. These firearms may have a historical or mechanical interest, or they may simply be fun to use and fire. The 7.62 x 25mm pistols are among the most interesting. This is as old a design as it gets in handgun ammunition, but the 7.62 x 25mm Tokarev is still a war fighter and a surprisingly good sporting cartridge.
Firearms
Range Report: Savage Axis .30-06
In the past, store brands such as Revelation and Ted Williams offered good value. Today, the Savage Axis fits the same niche, but the Savage is a better rifle. For the rifleman primarily interested in hunting, there are a number of inexpensive but useful bolt-action rifles. These include the Mossberg ATR, Ruger American, and the Savage Axis. Interested in how Savage’s Axis performed? It’s all in the article…