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Bidding Fierce in RIAC's May Gun Auction
Big crowds and intense bidding battles made for an action-filled weekend at Rock Island Auction Company’s latest event, which surpassed $14.7 million in sales.
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.
Market Trends: No Middle Ground for Hunting Rifles
Hunting rifles run the entire gambit of prices points, from dirt cheap to top dollar. And for one retailer in the heart of Colorado's big game country, those are exactly the prices that are in demand.
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.
Gun Values Research Enters the Â21st Century
Instantly research Standard Catalog of Firearms pricing data on your mobile device or desktop computer.
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.
Market Trends: Smaller Revolvers for Women Thinking Self Defense
Women have become one of the fastest growing segments in the firearms market. For an Illinois retailer this has translated to more sales of the ever-dependable revolver, sized to carry
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.
Market Trends: Ruger Single Actions — Don’t Forget the Original Boxes!
Due to their affordability, Ruger single-action revolvers have gained interest of collectors. But to get top dollar, means having a lot of accoutrements.
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.
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