Gear & Ammo

Starting its life as the main battle cartridge of NATO, the 7.62x51 (.308 Winchesters) has become a favorite of shooters of every stripe. Whether in competition or game field, the snappy .30 caliber is a thumper.

It seems New England is no different than anywhere else in the country, at least for one retailer. Rimfire guns and ammo just keep flying off the shelves.

As more and more people shoot, more and more have become involved with reloading. The discipline has become so popular in New Hampshire that one retailer has dedicated a whole wing to reloading supplies.

Holster retention is an important concept to grasp, whether you open or concealed carry. Here is a look at some general concepts on holster retention.

Since the invention of gunpowder there has been endless debate over the mythical “best all-around cartridge.” There are all sorts of contenders, but one can make a really convincing argument for the .30-06 as that cartridge.

The Law Tactical adapter Gen3 FSA gives ARs the ability to fire with the buttstock folded. This allows you to keep an AR as a truck gun or tuck it into a bug-out bag and be ready to go.

It literally takes a split second to permanently damage hearing, a fact most shooters know well. Here's the hearing protection that will make sure that doesn't happen, while keeping you in the hunt.

A precision rifle is half the equation when it comes to accuracy. The other half, top-notch ammo. There are a few things, however, that must be kept in mind when loading ammunition that will knock the heart out of the 10 ring.

BlackBore has a new take on wad-eliminating chokes. The system's portage strips away the shotgun wad with sharp edges, helping to develop tighter patterns on a more consistent basis.

The 9.3x62 Mauser came about as an affordable way to tackle Africa's dangerous game. And it continues to be one of the world's most versatile medium-bore cartridges.

Reloading for personal defense can be a testing process, but a rewarding one. You'll sleep better at night knowing you have created ammunition you can bet your life on.

The .270 Winchester is a red-hot round and has become one of the favorites of hunters. Building this cartridge's popularity was famed outdoor writer Jack O'Connor, who used and wrote extensively about the .270.

It is easy to let a reloading bench get messy and out of control. Getting into good organizational habits will make you reloading experience safer and more productive.

Reflex sights continue to grow in popularity for a simple reason, they work. And Sightmark's new reflex sight looks to have all the bells and whistles shooters are looking for in the handy optic.

For years, the .30-30 was North America's most popular cartridge. It's acclaim, in part, was driven by its usefulness as a deer hunting round and as a top performing cartridge in lever-action rifles.

To err is human, and that goes for precision-minded folks like reloaders, too. However, when things go awry at the reloading bench there are ways to rectify the situation.