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How to Break In a New Leather Holster

Yes, you need to break in your brand new leather holster. Here's how.

Video: The Zen of AK Magazine Manufacturing

The AK-47 is among the world's most iconic firearms. One of the features that makes it so is the rifle's magazine. Check out this video as it follows the birth of a magazine from its humble sheet-metal beginnings.

Greatest Cartridges: The Eminently Useful .22 Rimfire

There is perhaps no more ubiquitous round than the .22 rimfire. It is a pretty safe bet that the first round most shooters sent down range came from the petite, yet practical cartridge.

Flying Circle Releases New Line of Gun Cases

Flying Circle Bags has earned top marks as a soft luggage manufacturer. Now the Texas-based company is taking aim at shooters, expanding its catalog with a new line of gun cases for every type of firearm.

Nickel-Plated Cases: Reloading the Shiny Sibling

Nickel brass cases are the shining gems of ammunition, resistant to tarnishing, no matter whose sweaty hands have been on them. But to use the component for reloading takes some understanding of the material's characteristics.

Greatest Cartridges: A Debate with Plenty of Ammo

There are all sorts of cartridges, with all kinds of applications. But when the rubber hits the road, what makes a great cartridge? Well, dear readers, that is a complicated subject, but not one devoid of an answer.

Belted Magnum Cases: A Myth Dispelled

The dominant feature of the belted magnum is, obviously, its belt. But, the unique facet of the cartridge's design does not function the way most believe it does.

SureFire's New .22LR Suppressor Now Available

Suppressors have become more and more popular over the years. Now SureFire aims to provide an option for consumers with the introduction of the Ryder 22-A.

Petition Shoots to Remove Suppressors from NFA Regulation

Suppressors have quietly gained popularity over the years, but one big obstacle has stood in the way of the gun accessory's wider acceptance – the NFA. A petition aims to change all that requesting the device be removed from the legislation's regulation.

Neck Sizing, A Bolt-Action Specialty

For those aiming to milk the most accuracy from their bolt-action rifles there is a reloading technique right up your ally – neck sizing. By only resizing the neck of the cartridge shooters can tighten up their groups in a jiff.

Del-Ton Announces Summer Promotional

With a top-notch catalog, Del-Ton gives shooters plenty of reasons to get behind the trigger of one of their rifles. Now the company is giving a couple more reasons to choose their firearms, with a sizzling summer promotional.

CrossBreed Offers Holsters for Tiny Double Tap Pistol

In and of itself, Double Tap's Tactical Pocket Pistol is a concealable gun. But the minute handgun might have become even more clandestine now CrossBreed is offering holster options for the gun.

Scope Review: Hawke HD IR 3-9X40 Rimfire Riflescope

Mount a Hawke HD IR 3-9x40 Rimfire scope on your favorite .22 rifle and the way you approach squirrel hunting will never be the same.

Bonded Core Beauties, Not Your Grandad's Bullets

It's hard to deny the bonded core bullet has been a game changer when it comes to ammunition. Offering incredible penetration, expansion and ballistic performance, the bullets have become the go-to option for big game hunters.

Shoulder Holsters and Carry Angle

Shoulder holsters can be configured to carry handguns vertically (with the muzzle pointing straight up or straight down), horizontally, or at a 45-degree angle. Grant Cunningham explains the pros and cons.

The Truth Behind Knockdown Power

Energy is definitely a factor in what is called knockdown power, but there are other facets in play determining if a round will floor game. Location of the hit and construction of the bullet/slug are far more important elements.

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