Ammunition
Energy, Velocity and Knock-Down Power
When you’re ready to make the most of your efforts, understanding velocity is essential. Read this post to learn the difference and how to use it.
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Firearms
Is the .380 ACP the new .38 Special?
Ladies, does it annoy you to walk into a gun shop and immediately be directed to the small, .38 Special revolvers? Have you noticed a switch? Next time you go into a gun shop, ask at the counter for a semi-auto. I bet they will hand you a .380 ACP. Revolvers and .380s are great, but they aren’t everything. Is the .380 the new .38? Read on for my conclusion.
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Camping & Survival
Quick Camping Tip: Free and Frugal Odds and Ends
Some camping trips have cost me well over $200. Sometimes I think it would be cheaper to just sleep at the Motel 6. However, these free and frugal tips and tricks make camping as it should be—easy and cheap.
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Firearms
The Cowboy Assault Rifle
The Rossi 92 carbine is a well-made carbine with good fit and finish. The .45 Colt cartridge is powerful and easy to use well in this carbine. The author likes this combination a lot and shares all the details in this article.
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Reviews
22 Uses for Tactical Operator’s Bag
I usually find it quite difficult to find more than two uses out of most military surplus equipment. Designed to fulfill a specific need, gas masks and weapons gear top my list of favorite collectables. However, neither really are useful beyond its single purpose. Once and awhile, though a product comes along that is so versatile, I can’t pass it up—such as the tactical operator’s case. I’ve come up with 22 different uses. What about you?
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Competitive Shooting
Immediate-Action Drills
The most sickening sound in a gunfight, or even on the shooting line during a competition, is click! If you should ever find yourself in such a situation and your mind races before quickly coming up with the solution, I am sorry to tell you but it is too late. Now is the time to prevent a disaster with this simple drill.
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Gear, Parts and Accessories
Prepare for Floods and Mod Your Guns with These 5 New Products
Don’t let the name fool you, UTG Pro ups its game with its new line of super slim, weight-saving rails. In addition, Arsenal’s SLR-104UR U.S.-built AK-74 Krinkov might be your only chance to own one of these collector rifles—these items and more have just been added to Cheaper Than Dirt’s! new product line up.
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Quick Prepper Tip: Assess Your Risks
Assessing your personal risks to prepare for an emergency may seem daunting but it does not have to be. Here are six simple questions to help you know when it is time to leave your location.
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Camping & Survival
Quick Camping Tip: Invest in a Top Quality Watertight Case
Originally purchased for a floating trip down the Guadalupe River in Central Texas, my Pelican 1015 Micro Case is by far one of the most valuable pieces of camping equipment I own. A watertight case protects your essential survival gear from the elements and accidental falls in the water.
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Ammunition
Semiauto Salvation: Federal 10mm Auto
The Federal Semiauto Salvation 10mm Auto shakes things up for handgun hunters. It regains traction after it being dismissed by the federal agencies for the recoil being too heavy. Discover why Federal’s entry is such a powerful game-changer in this post.
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