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Ammunition

Reload Like a Pro

The days of burning through box after box of lead just for fun are gone for many of us, simply because of the rising cost to shoot. What can avid shooters do about this problem? One possible solution is to practice reloading. Check this article for specific recommendations on putting reloading to use for you.

Modified SIG Fastback, barrel pointed to the left on a white background

Firearms

SIG’s Racy Fastback

Racy, with exciting performance, the SIG Fastback is a first-class 1911 .45 with much to recommend. Accuracy is excellent, and it is a handgun that provides real protection. We share why it’s such a good option in this article.

3 Tan boxes of Hornaday 8mm cartridges with red and black lettering stacked on top of each other, with 7 cartridges lying aroud the boxes on a white background

Ammunition

8mm—The World’s Most Underrated Rifle Cartridge

There are a million Mauser rifles out there. Many of the owners do not realize how effective the Mauser rifle is and the the 8mm Mauser is a first class cartridge with much to recommend. Read this post to find out the best 8mm ammo you can get for your money.

Multiple rifles lying on the ground with 2 red, white and black boxes of .17 Hornady Magnum rimfire ammo

Ammunition

The Rocking Hot .17 HMR

The .17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire has been out for more than a decade. While it has not replaced .22s, it is a cartridge most would not like to be without. Read this post to discover why it is an excellent addition to your arsenal.

Black Walther, barrel pointed to the left, a black combat pen and a black knife.

Ammunition

The .32 ACP is Still Kicking!

Despite the introduction of many compact .380 ACP pistols the .32 ACP is still kicking. Our resident big bore fan has even worked up handloads for the tiny cartridge! There is some appeal in the efficient little .32. Check out this post to get all the details on which one is best and how it performs at the range.

Partial shot of the Rossi 92 focused on the short throw, on a white background

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.

GLOCK G42, CORBON DPX Ammunition and ProChrono

Ammunition

Glock G42: A Remarkable Handgun

The GLOCK G42 is a slim, light and reliable .380 ACP pistol which is comfortable to fire and performs well. Made in America, the pistol features a six-round magazine and is supplied with two magazines to make continuous shooting much easier. Discover all the details about this powerful gun in this post.

Late Model P229 with Modern Light Rail for attaching a combat light on a white background, barrel pointed to the left.

Range Reports

Range Report: SIG Sauer’s Best Pistol—the P229

The SIG SAUER P229 is powerful, reliable, accurate and useful in 3 calibers. It follows in the high quality tradition of the SIG line, with double-action, high combat-worthy sights and an unusual versatility that makes it the best SIG SAUER pistol yet. Read this post for complete details and a range report.

Firearms

The Mosin Nagant — A Must Own Rifle

The Mosin Nagant rifle has been produced in more quantities, over a longer period, than any other bolt-action rifle. The rifle deserves a book-length study. There are a number of tidbits of information that are helpful to the beginning shooter. Read this article to learn more.

Hornady A-Ma Bullets

Ammunition

Loading, Me, and the AR-15

Handloading for America’s service rifle is not that difficult. After all, we have successfully loaded good, accurate ammunition for the Garand and the M14 for generations. But the AR is a bit trickier while remaining the same. We have to carefully consider powder selection, which M1 shooters appreciate, but there is also that sticky problem of bullet twist. However, neither is a problem if we have done our research.