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Wheel Weight Bullets
When money's tight - or even when it's not - don't overlook bullet casting as an affordable way to churn out some fine projectiles.
A Look at the Precision Rifle – Part 2 Barrels
Quality, proper break-in and care are important factors for squeezing performance from your precision rifle.
Gunsmithing: Install a Better AR-15 Trigger
Installing a new AR-15 trigger can make a world of difference. Several companies make great aftermarket AR parts. Let's look at some.
Smith & Wesson M&P: 8 Tips for a Better Trigger
Smith & Wesson's M&P (Military and Police) pistol makes an excellent match pistol. This article, excerpted from Gun Digest 2009 annual book, provides a thorough review of this popular new tactical handgun. Plus - 8 tips from a master gunsmith for improving the M&P's trigger.
Getting Started in Three-Gun Shooting
Three-gun shooting has been around for years and can trace its roots back to the Soldier of Fortune matches decades back. If you love to pull triggers, it's time to give this exciting game a try.
Restored To Life: Winchester 1886
At what point does a gun stop having serious collector value, and become more valuable as a candidate for restoration? Follow a Winchester Model 1886 from the dusty confines of the past to a whole new life.
The Long-Range Handgun Load
Shooting traditional handgun cartridges at long range takes practice and careful loading. You have to do a lot of things right to make it work, starting with the handgun load.
Reloading: The .223 Remington (5.56x45mm)
An excerpt from the Cartridges of the World, 11th Edition Book, looking at cartridge dimensions and reloading data for one of the hottest tactical rounds in demand today: The .223 Remington.
Fixing the Glock .40 S&W Bulge
The trouble with the .40 Smith & Wesson cartridge in the Glock pistols has been well documented and has been discussed ad nauseum on the Internet forums. Here's how to fix the Glock .40 S&W bulge.
A Look at the Precision Rifle – Part 1
A nice, tight action will make your precision rifle shoot like a dream. Retired SWAT sniper and gunsmith Dave Morelli explains how.
Ammunition and Components
With the ammo shortage showing little sign of improvement, many shooters are having to deviate from their preferred components. Here's a look at some of the best components from Gun Digest.
Hands On! Stoney Point Shooting Sticks
You want to stay mobile. You want a solid shooting rest. You want Stoney Point Shooting Sticks.
Optics Options Abound
Better hunting optics deliver more detail, brighter images, clearer aim and less eye-strain during long glassing sessions. Here's a look at some of the best scopes and binoculars.
Reloading: Why is the .270 Winchester Still Around?
Though the author never warmed to it, the .270 Winchester has plenty of reasons to prove its worth, not the least of which is its popularity.
Armed Self-Defense for Gun Owners, New and Old
The gun salesman of the year, aka Barack Obama, has put guns into the hands of thousands of people who never before owned them. Maybe that is you; maybe it's one of your friends or co-workers; maybe you've owned guns for years but want to get advanced level training.
Towsley On Target: The Big (.50 BMG) Guns
In this web exclusive feature, Bryce Towsley admits his new addiction to the big .50 BMG guns: How much fun they are to shoot, and custom build.
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