Firearms
The Best Rifle You Have Never Heard Of
Among the best rifles in the AR-15 world is one many shooters have never heard of—the Adcor Defense B.E.A.R. (Brown…Read More >
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Review: Mauser M18 Bolt-Action Rifle
For the past forty years, I have owned quite a few Mauser rifles. A number of Model 95, 98, 98K,…Read More >
Ammunition
Magnumitis: How to Know When the Gun Is Just Too Much
You won’t find “Magnumitis” in the dictionary. The term was coined as a derisive nickname for the tendency of shooters…Read More >
Reviews
Review: Savage 110 Apex Storm
The Savage 110 bolt-action rifle was innovative when first introduced and remains a modern rifle today. While the race to…Read More >
Ammunition
How to Choose (and Use) AK Rifle Loads
Choosing the proper ammunition for each application demands some study, and for many of us, that may be intimidating. This…Read More >
Gear, Parts and Accessories
Review: Bushnell Nitro Rifle Scope
For more than 40 years, I have used Bushnell products with excellent results. Bushnell is under the Vista Outdoors group,…Read More >
General
The Single Action Army and the Bisley Advantage
The Colt Single Action revolver was a sensation when it was introduced. Building on Colt’s reputation for durable fight winning…Read More >
Firearms
Throwback Thursday — Review: Charter Arms Bulldog
The concept of the short barrel, big-bore revolver is as old as cartridge revolvers. The .44 Special Bulldog may be the best example yet.
Ammunition
Fiocchi .22 LR — Plinking and Beyond
One of the best uses for the .22 LR is training youngsters to shoot. The cartridge offers a mild report, is inexpensive, and is plentiful at present, and its accuracy with the right load is excellent. Any ammunition may be used for this pastime or for training. Most often, the most inexpensive ammunition is used. This is OK as far as it goes. However, when you are firing at targets and attempting to shoot to the best of your ability, you will value accuracy more.
Ammunition
The Creedmoor: Everyone’s Rifle Cartridge — Finally!
If you have ever used the 6.5x55mm Swede, you know it is a game killer—out of proportion to its size. The 6.5 Creedmoor is even better in the modern rifles it is chambered in. As a varmint caliber, the 6.5 Creedmoor offers excellent utility. It offers longer range than the .223s and greater bullet mass. With Hornady TAP loads, it is also a fine tactical load, splitting the difference between the .223 and .308.