Dave Morelli

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Dave Morelli is a retired Las Vegas police officer and SWAT sniper now living in Idaho. He regularly writes on topics pertaining to law enforcement, search and rescue and precision marksmanship.

Playing the Angles

Shooting up or down a steep angle is a math problem that must be solved to get the bullet on target.

Cowboy Up: Cowboy Action Shooting Primer

A brief primer on cowboy action shooting, partner. The gun writer with no name gives today's gun fighters a run for their money.

Handgun Maintenance for Reliability

A dirty gun will eventually start to affect reliability. Because you don't know when you'll need your weapon, it's imperative to keep it cleaned and lubricated after each shooting session.

The Great Remington Rolling Block Buffalo Gun Project, Part 2

Inspired by the great rolling block design, the author decided to build a buffalo gun for hunting and shooting cowboy action single-shot long-range events. He chose a No. 5 carbine in 7mm and went to work.

The Great Remington Rolling Block Buffalo Gun Project, Part 1

Inspired by the great Remington Rolling Block design, the author decided to build a buffalo gun for hunting and shooting cowboy single-shot long-range events.

Optics Necessities

Whether you're a hunter, shooter or operator, you must be able to see your target. Thankfully, there's a large assortment of glass nowadays for specific needs.

Zeiss Clarity Comes Through with Conquest

Dave Morelli reviews the Zeiss Conquest 4.5-14x44 MC scope with Rapid-Z Reticle.

Loading the .50 BMG: Fun and Penny-Wise

Save time and get more bang for your buck by loading the 50 BMG.