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New Gun Digest Title Gets Reloaders Started the Right Way
Take the guesswork out of reloading ammunition by checking out Handbook of Reloading Basics from Gun Digest.
Reloading Manuals the Sacred Tomes of Reloading
When it comes to ammunition, there is no more important source of knowledge than reloading manuals. With pertinent data on nearly every bullet, powder and caliber, new and old editions of these references help create the perfect load.
Video: AR Upgrades Equate to Incredible Rate of Fire
What happens when you match up a bump-fire stock with what is billed as the fastest AR trigger on the market? Two things: A lot of spent brass and awesome.
Gunpowder or Things That Make You Go Boom!
Nowadays, reloaders have every type of propellent at their fingertips. But to get the most out of a cartridge, reloaders must understand the different powders' properties. Master ballistician Philip Massaro breaks down what you need to know about powder.
Gun Training Should Involve a Dose of Nasty Weather
It’s too windy, or it’s cold or raining too hard to go out and practice. The truth of the matter is, whether hunting or competing, long-distance shooters can’t always depend on blue bird skies. To win in nasty conditions, your gun training can't be called for bad weather.
Incredible Long-Range Shooting Benchmarks Set at Whittington U
Long-range shooting has reached new levels at the Whittington Center's School of Extreme Long Range. The clinic had students hitting targets at breathtaking distances, more than two-miles out.
The Reloading Scale and Ammo Accuracy
The reloading scale is one of the most used tools on the bench and one of the most important in producing accuracy. Master reloader Philip Massaro goes over what you need to know about reloading scales in all their iterations.
Study Suggests Red-Dot Optics Improve Pistol Accuracy
Practice, practice and more practice. As shooters know, there's no shortcut to accuracy. Or is there? A recent study suggests there might be an accessory that will tighten up a handgun shooter’s groups in a hurry.
What Does it Take to Win the Junior Olympic Women’s Air Rifle Competition?
Abby Votava, 17, earned Gold at the Junior Olympic Women’s Air Rifle Competition.
Primers, First Stage of Ignition
Primers are literally the spark that gets everything rolling in a cartridge. But there are some fine points about the component that must be understood to safely get the most out of the ammunition you're reloading.
Caldwell's Digital Wind Meter Helps Shooters Avoid Getting Blown Away
Wind can be one of the most challenging environmental factors facing shooters. Caldwell has dialed down the breeze's effects a bit with the introduction of its new wind meter.
Video: .338 Lapua Ringing the Bell From More Than a Mile Out
Accuracy and power in one slick package, it's no wonder .338 Lapua has become the choice of military and police worldwide. This video shows exactly what the caliber is capable of with a series of incredible shots.
Interview with Grant Cunningham
How a do-it-yourself project on a Colt Python turned into a career path as a revolver gunsmith, firearms instructor and book author.
Choosing the Best Reloading Press for Your Needs
From powder tricklers to bullet pullers, there are a slew of tools handloaders need. But there are none more important than the reloading press. Check out what a professional ballistician has to say about picking the right press for your bench.
Video: Coleslaw Miculek Style, with a .460 Magnum
Throwing a huge slug at asinine velocities, the .460 Smith & Wesson Magnum has become one of the more storied modern handguns. Jerry Miculek shows exactly what the hand cannon is capable of in this video.
Becoming a Better Marksman at Shooting School
Disciplines such as hunting and self defense require shooters to develop certain skill sets. This process can be made much more simple – even fun – when a shooter enrolls at the right shooting school.
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