Inside the AR-15 Barrel: Twists and Chambers

By Glen Zediker November 7, 2014

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.

Kel-Tec CMR-30 Field Report

By Oleg Volk November 5, 2014

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.

Videos

CZ P09 Shoots as Built, Right Out of the Box

By CTD Blogger November 3, 2014

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.

Camping & Survival

Prepare for Riots

By Suzanne Wiley October 25, 2014

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.

Videos

Free Shotgunning Tips from Gil Ash

By Woody October 23, 2014

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.

Reviews

Throwback Thursday—Is the Mossberg Maverick 88 Shotgun a Good Value?

By CTD Blogger October 23, 2014

The sturdy and reliable Mossberg Maverick 88 is a terrific value and reliable option for a first — or 50th — shotgun, an inexpensive defensive arm, bird gun or slug. Read this post to learn more about it.

Firearms

The Ruger 10/22

By Suzanne Wiley October 22, 2014

Every year, Cheaper Than Dirt celebrates the Ruger 10/22 on October 22—10/22. This year the Shooter’s Log details a brief history of the Ruger 10/22 rifles, lists its current production models and explains why the Ruger 10/22 rimfire rifle is one of America’s most iconic rifles. Join us in celebrating the Ruger 10/22 .22 Long Rifle rimfire rifle.

Hunting and Outdoors

‘Suppressed’ Pheasant Hunting

By Woody October 22, 2014

SilencerCo goes pheasant hunting with the Salvo 12 shotgun suppressor and a video camera. Looks funky, but it would be nice to finish a day of shooting and not have that pesky ringing in the ears.