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9 Scopes that Go the Distance

Trying to zero in on a top scope? Gun Digest helps you put your crosshairs on some of the best with this look at scopes that really score bull's eyes.

Smith & Wesson M&P R8, Keeping Revolvers Competitive

Balanced, accurate and fast, the Smith & Wesson M&P R8 has got game, proving the revolver still has a place in competitive shooting.

Increase Shooting Accuracy by Learning to Read the Wind

Learning to read the wind is an important part to shooting accuracy. These simple tactics will help you estimate wind speed and direction for better shot placement.

5 of the Biggest Challenges to Long-Range Shooting

From environmental variables to internal ballistics, long-range shooting presents a host of challenges. Get dialed in by finding out the 5 big factors you face in making long-range shots.

Skeet Shooting: Texas Teen Shoots Down Junior World Title with Perfect Run (Video)

Josh Poole is a clay buster for certain with the Texas teen setting a pair of skeet shooting records at NSSA Collegiate World Championship.

Dilemmas in Choosing Best Double-Barrel Shotgun

Over-under and side-by-side shotguns might appear similar, but there is a wold of difference between the best double-barrel shotguns when breaking clay or wing shooting.

Scope Review: Burris Eliminator III Zeros in Long-Range Shots

When it comes to laser rangefinder scopes few others keep accuracy in its crosshairs like the Burris Eliminator III.

Handgun Review: CZ Czechmate is Worth Every Penny

When it comes to performance and price, there are few competition handguns that have shot against the CZ Czechmate.

The Gun Digest Interview: Cowboy Shooting with Kenda Lenseigne

Kenda Lenseigne talks cowboy shooting — her horse, her gun and her remarkable run to become the first woman in Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association (CMSA) history to win the Overall at a World Championship.

Handgunning: Why Focus the Front Sight?

Improve your handgun shooting speed and accuracy by focusing on the front sight and mastering the flash sight picture. Peter Lessler explains how.

3 AR-Style Rifles Ready for 3-Gun

Get into the game fast with these competition-specific ARs.

Flinch! 3 Tips to Overcome It

Trigger control might be the toughest thing to master in handgun shooting, but it’s also one of the most important.

To Help a New Shooter

A Georgia gun range brings a beginner and her daughter up to speed in shooting.

True Story: Tough Range Safety Officers Gone Berserk

All responsible shooters take range safety seriously. But come on. Is the attitude and posturing displayed by some range safety officers really necessary?

Top 10 Tools for Centerfire Rifle Disassembly

You don't have to be a professional gunsmith to own a basic set of tools for rifle disassembly. These top 10 gunsmithing tools should be in your gun room.

The Gun Digest Interview: Getting Competitive with Julie Goloski Golob

In the world of competitive shooting there are few people—men or women—who can match what Julie Goloski Golob has accomplished in the last two decades.

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