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The Basics of Wingshooting – Part 2

To become competent at wingshooting in the field, you must have the basics of shooting flying objects firmly in place. In Part 2 of the series excerpted from the new Gun Digest Book of Shotgunning, Marty Fischer gives you more basic tips.

Gunsmithing Alert: South Bend Offers New 14″ x 40″ EVS Toolroom Lathes

If you're a do-it-yourselfer or a professional or aspiring gunsmith, rock-solid machine tools aren't optional. If you're in the market for a precision lathe that will hold the tolerances you expect, check out these new offerings from South Bend Lathes.

Gun Review: Chiappa 1911-.22

Training with a full-sized 1911 in .22 has never been easier or more affordable. Brezny reviews the Chiappa 1911-22.

Build an AR from Scratch – Part IV

The two AR-15 gunsmithing project is finally complete! The finished rifles - one a budget model, the other a hunting model, look great.

Build an AR from Scratch – Part III

Part III in a series where Muramatsu builds two AR15s: A budget and a hunting model.

FNH USA Announces Sponsorship of New Television Show – 3-Gun Nation

FNH USA announces its title sponsorship of the new 3-Gun Nation, a championship series of 3-gun shooting events set for broadcast on Versus in July 20

To Build a Rifle, Part II

Having a rifle made on order is a pretty big deal; you can get into some real money in a hurry if you’re not careful.  Putting together a rifle for yourself can be a rewarding experience and save you some cash.  All it takes is a bit of planning.

M-Pro 7 Lubricant: Military Standard Gun Oil Available to Civilians

M-Pro7 has introduced its newest cleaner-lubricant-protectant, M- Pro7 Gun Oil LPX. More than just a gun oil, M-Pro7 Gun Oil LPX provides the benefits of current lubricants while mitigating typical drawbacks such as evaporation, separation, gumming and toxic odor.

Build an AR from Scratch – Part II

A tale of two ARs. One economy model, one deluxe model. One for home defense and plinking, one for Bambi extermination. One .223 Rem. One 6.5mm Grendel. Both on receivers from the same source. The goal? To see the contrast that can be accomplished based solely upon one’s imagination, starting from the same building blocks.

Build an AR from Scratch – Part I

Building on the AR craze, gunsmith Kevin Muramatsu builds two AR-style rifles, each quite different.

Dry fire practice is essential

We fight like we train. There is nothing more true. When was the last time you conducted dry-fire practice? If you did so, did you draw from the holst

ArmaLite Announces Monolithic AR Upper

SHOT Show Tactical 2010 Las Vegas - ArmaLite ® is known for its history of innovation, and the introduction of the SPR Mod 1TH™...

Blow Up!

It takes an honest man to tell a story like this. Many of us have done, or have come close to doing, the very thing the author describes. "Short and simple: I should be dead, because there is no logical reason why anyone should be alive after blowing up a gun as I did. My wish is that by writing this story I can keep you alive by not making the same or a similar error."

Build Yourself a Rifle – Part I

Having a rifle made on order is a pretty big deal; you can get into some real money in a hurry if you're not careful. Putting together a rifle for yourself can be a rewarding experience and save you some cash. All it takes is a bit of planning.

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