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Gallery: 16 Great New Shooting Accessories

As shooters, we are always looking for the hottest new gear and gadgets. Check out these 16 great new shooting accessories.

AGI Products Now Available at Gun Digest Store

American Gunsmithing Institute (AGI) has tons of excellent gunsmithing video courses. Many of these courses are now available at the Gun Digest Store.

Real Avid Introduces the Gun Boss AK47 Cleaning Kit

The Gun Boss AK47 gives Kalashnikov fans everything they need to keep their rifle running right.

Fitting Aftermarket Barrels on the Ruger 10/22

Fitting an aftermarket barrel to the Ruger 10/22 is simpler than it is with many firearms, but it does require some knowhow.

Video: A Look at Ruger's Cold Hammer Forge

Watch the violent and amazing process Ruger’s barrels go through in the cold hammer forge.

Gun Parts Flying Off Virtual Shelves for Online Retailer

It’s the time of year that one online gun store enjoys a surge in D.I.Y. project orders.

Velocity Offering Economic Option in Drop-In Triggers

Velocity Triggers is offering shooters an affordable and what appears to be a well-built drop-in option.

Video: Birth of a Holland & Holland

Watch as the lock, stock and barrel of a Holland & Holland come together under the skillful hands of master craftsmen. Simply beautiful.

How Gas-Operated Rifles Do Their Job

Curious how a majority of semi-automatic rifles go about their business? These animations will give you a solid idea about how a gas-operated rifle cycles.

Built Glock Tough

We went behind the scenes at Glock’s new Smyrna, Ga., plant to see how one of the world’s most dependable handgun manufacturers gets it done.

Video: Modern Shooter TV, Gunsmithing Episode

Modern Shooter TV takes a look at the art and craft of gunsmithing – from custom engraving to basic maintenance.

Video: Lyman Introducing Slew of New Products

Lyman is releasing a ton of new gear for 2015, as this video well documents. Among some of the most eye catching are a new chronograph and a digital borescope.

AR-15 DIY: Winter Work-Over and Upgrade

Every rifle Patrick Sweeney owns has had the following things checked and, if need-be, tended to. It just so happens that winter is the ideal time for these easy AR-15 DIY projects.

Early Customization of the 1911 Pistol

Jim Clark was known as one of the best bull's eye shooters of his era. But he left his mark on the shooting world in another way, developing 1911 pistols that excelled in competition.

Video: Birmingham Gun Barrel Proof House at Work

Gun proofing is simply a stress test to make sure a firearm is set to withstand the high pressure it will be call upon to handle. Check out how they did it more than 60-years ago in England.

Modular AR Trigger: Simple AR Accuracy Upgrade

Probably the easiest means of bettering your trigger pull is to install a modular AR trigger assembly. These have become all the rage. Kevin Muramatsu goes over the finer points of installing this quick and easy AR-15 upgrade.

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