How-To

Survival Saturday: How-to Tips for Surviving a Blizzard

By CTD Blogger   February 20, 2016

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Knowing how to survive a blizzard or other winter tempest is a significant, (however ideally unused) piece of information everybody ought to know. There are numerous sorts of blizzards and each can be a fatal executioner. While it is men who are more likely to die in a winter storm—as can be found in these winter storm stats—the danger can affect everyone. Envision being snowed into your home or being stranded in a vehicle amid a snow storm. Would you know how to survive? Here are some tips that could help save your life.

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Firearms

Century’s C308 Rifle — The HK91 Clone

By Bob Campbell   February 16, 2016

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With the high price of the original HK 91 moving it out of the reach of many of us, there have been a number of attempts to produce a clone of it. Some of these clones use surplus military parts from nations that once used the HK 91. Others are built on modern machinery. The Century International Arms C308 is a combination of surplus and new parts.

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General

Planning your first wildlife food plot? Steps for food plot success.

By CTD Blogger   February 15, 2016

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When the average deer hunter decides it’s time to up their game by putting in a food plot, the process can seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Follow these easy steps for food plot success.

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General

The Active Shooter — One Retired Cop’s Perspective

By Bob Campbell   February 13, 2016

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A career in law enforcement gives you a unique perspective—perhaps too aggressive, perhaps to realistic for comfort, or maybe just too jaded by years of service. Whichever you believe, certain facts are undeniable—at least to the author. Do you agree?

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Ammunition

.223 Remington Load Selections — Picking the Best .223 Load for the Task

By Bob Campbell   February 10, 2016

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The 5.56mm/.223 Remington is America’s cartridge just as the AR-15 rifle is America’s rifle. The rifle is used for recreational shooting, competition, varmint hunting, medium-sized game hunting, and personal defense. In fact, the same rifle will handle all of these chores—given a skilled shooter. While the rifle is versatile and may fill each role well, no single loading will serve in every pursuit. Which load do you need?

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Gear, Parts and Accessories

UTG Rocks New Super Slim Series of Risers

By CTD Blogger   February 10, 2016

In the vast world of modern firearm accessories, few traits have quite as much significance as versatility—the ability to use one product for several purposes. Enter UTG’s Super Slim Series of Risers. UTG’s Super Slim Series of Risers not only save you money, they offer logistical simplicity. After all, most tactical firearms use standard MIL-STD 1913 top rails, many of which are often enhanced with optics or red dot sights.

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Gear, Parts and Accessories

Hoppe’s Gun Medic — When a Full Cleaning Isn’t in the Cards

By CTD Blogger   February 4, 2016

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There is nothing wrong with being a clean freak—until you have multiple gun safes jammed with more firearms than they were designed for. Cleaning would be a fulltime affair. Besides, just because a box of ammo went through a pistol or your favorite rifle, does not mean it has to be completely stripped, scrubbed, and cleaned. However, that does not mean it is okay to neglect it either. Hoppe’s has the solution with the release of its new Hoppe’s Gun Medic Cleaner & Lube.

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Firearms

Range Report: The Remarkable CZ 75

By Bob Campbell   February 3, 2016

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Among the more respected but misunderstood handguns is the Czech CZ 75 pistol. Revered by many, the CZ 75 is a proven, accurate, reliable handgun that is often noted for its resemblance to the Browning Hi Power. Other than steel-frame construction and a high-capacity magazine, however, this comparison is misleading and even misinformed. Read the article to find out why.

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Firearms

Springfield Armory XD-S: First Look

By CTD Blogger   February 2, 2016

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Some things just go together like peanut butter and jelly or Springfield’s XD-S and the Crimson Trace Laser Guard. The combination provides all you could ask for in a small, sleek, easy to conceal pistol with the enhanced accuracy potential of a laser.

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