How-To
Handgun Sights. The Basics.
When shopping for a handgun, the vast majority of them will come with some type of factory sights. Sights are…Read More >
How-To
How do you…
- Build a certain firearm?
- Find the right part?
- Prepare for the right situation?
- Reload certain ammo?
Get answers to these questions and more with our how-to articles, news insights and information. All on The Shooter’s Log.
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How-To
So How Do You Buy A Sound Suppressor?
You’ve seen the press coverage of the Silencers Are Legal shoot. You’ve spent hours idly watching YouTube videos of people…Read More >
Consumer Information
Gun Store Etiquette
Just like the Golden Rules of Safety when handling a firearm, there are some Golden Rules of how to shop for a gun. With safety being the number one priority, learn how to shop for a gun in your local gun store with advice from real gun store clerks and owners.
Camping & Survival
Swampy Survival Skills
Swamp survival can be one of the most uncomfortable places to try to survive. If you find yourself lost and…Read More >
Camping & Survival
Survival Use of Plants
You should always be very careful and cautious when consuming any wild plants, as some poisonous plants look very similar…Read More >
Competitive Shooting
Compensating For Wind At Rifle Competitions
In the past few weeks, we’ve gone over how to sight in your bolt action rifle, and discussed how to…Read More >
Competitive Shooting
Reading Wind and Mirage
Last week we discussed how to bore sight and zero your scoped bolt-action rifle. In that article, we touched on…Read More >
Gear, Parts and Accessories
Estimating Range With A Mil-Dot Reticle
It’s a common feature found on many scopes and other optics, but what exactly is a Mil-Dot reticle, and how…Read More >
Gear, Parts and Accessories
Helping to Choose A Concealed Carry Handgun For a New Shooter
If you’re a handgun owner and you have friends who are not, you may often find yourself looked to as…Read More >
Firearms
AK-47 Receiver Identification: Milled vs. Stamped
It may function the same, but that is where the similarity ends. Here is the scoop on the difference between stamped/milled AK-47 receivers.