Hunting and Outdoors
Throwback Thursday—Rattling Whitetail Deer in Rut
There are great ways to bring home that treasured buck. Read this post for specific tips on how to spot the best time and techniques.
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Ammunition
Top 10 Non-45 1911 Cartridges
The editor of Cartridges of the World 14th Edition picks his top-10 non-45 chamberings for the 1911.
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Camping & Survival
Winter is Coming Early—Don’t Get Caught Unprepared
Possible record lows and snowfall are predicted this week due to the remnants of Typhoon Nuri. Winter is coming early this year and will catch many people off guard. There is still a chance to prepare for the below average temperatures and the several winter storms hitting the lower 48 states this November. Prepare now for the winter months by reading The Shooter’s Log.
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Camping & Survival
Winter Storm Preparedness: Everyone Should Have a Little Junk in the Trunk
Cheaper Than Dirt! wants to help drivers prepare themselves and their vehicles for the unexpected … especially considering the next imminent polar vortex. If you have the following list prepared, Bravo! Now is the time to reconfirm your supplies are accessible and in good working order. For those who may be unprepared, assemble what you can from items on hand and order the rest posthaste.
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Gear, Parts and Accessories
Tricking Out Your AR-15 – Top Upgrades and Accessories
Now that the panic buy has receded, there are some really great deals on budget AR-15s and the accessories to make them great. Check out our experts list of must have accessories and upgrades.
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Firearms
Inside the AR-15 Barrel: Twists and Chambers
Many AR-15 shooters don’t get barrel twist rates and chambering nomenclature throws them for a tizzy. Here’s a detailed explanation that will help you understand both.
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Firearms
Kel-Tec CMR-30 Field Report
Overall, CMR-30 is a lightweight, nearly recoilless carbine with a large magazine, excellent accuracy and good reliability. It was well liked by everyone who shot it and everyone who handled it plans to buy one or two. And Kel-Tec seems to be on track to producing enough of them to make a difference in the market.
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Videos
CZ P09 Shoots as Built, Right Out of the Box
Cheaper Than Dirt!-sponsored shooter, Patrick E. Kelley, takes a brand new, right-out-of-the-box CZ P09 to a shooting event for a “trial by fire.” Watch this video to see how the CZ P09 holds up.
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Camping & Survival
Prepare for Riots
Law enforcement officials in Missouri and nationwide—including the FBI—have been in biweekly meetings discussing the possibility of widespread riots, looting and violence in case a jury decides not to charge Darren Wilson. Officials are preparing for riots in all major metropolitan areas, not just Ferguson, Missouri. Have you prepared to bug-in in case of civil unrest? Experts agree that staying indoors is best during riots in your city. Read more to learn what you need to know about preparing for riots, looters and civil unrest.
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Free Shotgunning Tips from Gil Ash
Want free shotgun-shooting instruction? We’ve provided a link to a playlist of 25 YouTube videos featuring shotgun-shooting instructor Gil Ash, owner of OSP Shooting School — everything from how to carry a shotgun to how to break chandelles.
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