How-To
Preparing for the Unexpected — Food, Water, Shelter
The Boy Scout motto is “Be Prepared.” For a Scout, that means being ready to help others at all times.…Read More >
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Firearms
King of the Lever-Action Rifles: The Winchester 1895
Lever-action rifles have been an important part of my life since I purchased my first .30-30 WCF Winchester Model 1894.…Read More >
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Ammunition
Throwback Thursday: Do Bullet Grains Refer to Gunpowder?
This may seem basic to some shooters. However, the number of calls we get referring to this little misnomer may…Read More >
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Safety and Training
Gun Safety Violations — The Ramblings of an ‘Experienced’ Gunwriter
There is always sadness following a firearms accident, but that does not lessen the damage that was done. I am…Read More >
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Firearms
Range Report: Savage Axis II XP Rifle
Buying a high-end hunting rifle has never been in the cards for me, but the Savage Axis II XP sure…Read More >
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Scopes and Optics
Shotgun Optics — Accuracy and Speed
Convincing folks that a shotgun needs to be aimed as carefully as a rifle isn’t always easy. An hour of…Read More >
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Gun Care
Preparing for the Unexpected — Self-Defense and Home Invasion
Most of us reading this think about being prepared for a home invasion, but we really don’t think it will…Read More >
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Handguns
Springfield Hellcat Pro 9mm — Bigger and Better!
Some pistols are a little too big, others are a little too small. Most of the popular service guns began…Read More >
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How-To
Throwback Thursday: What Causes Gun Malfunctions (and How to Fix Them)
What happens when your gun does not go bang? Malfunctions, such as squibs, stovepipes, failures to feed or eject, misfires, hangfires, slamfires, double feeds, and short strokes, will happen. Your first fix for most malfunctions is tap-rack-bang! Learn more about how to identify them and fix them on The Shooter’s Log at CheaperThanDirt.com.
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Ammunition
Shelf Life — How to Store Your Stuff
A few weeks ago, my wife and I saw a report on the recent hoarding in America. The focus was…Read More >
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