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Archives for November 2018

The .243 Winchester Addiction

You would think, being an avid hunter and given the number kids as I’ve introduced to hunting and shooting, I would have discovered the .243 Winchester a lot sooner than I did. My path was rather long and circuitous. I was close a couple of times, but never realized what I was missing until a change in the hunting regulations forced me to shoot the .243. [Read more…] about The .243 Winchester Addiction


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November 30, 2018

Filed Under: Ammunition, Hunting, Rifles Tagged With: .243 WIN., Axis, Savage

Arsenal SBR’s and One Model that is but is NOT…

If you shoot AK’s you know Arsenal by name and reputation and you know the quality of their products the second you pick one up.  Arsenal Bulgaria celebrated 140 years of business and Arsenal Inc. celebrated 20 years of importing and manufacturing Arsenal products in the US.  With so much history and a product that has overwhelmingly earned the respect of the AK community, it should be no surprise that as I started looking for a new short barrel AK rifle my first stop was Arsenal.  As I checked out their SBR selection, there is no question I was impressed with their lineup.  Three of the SBR models quickly became my focus:  the SLR-104UR SBR, SLR-107UR SBR and SAM7SFK SBR. [Read more…] about Arsenal SBR’s and One Model that is but is NOT…


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November 30, 2018

Filed Under: Anything AK, Industry, NFA, Rifles Tagged With: AK, Arsenal, Gambit, SAM7SFK, SBR, SLR-104, SLR-107

Hits Count — Stabilize Your Rifle

When it comes to rifle shooting, fast hits are what counts in hunting and personal defense scenarios. When sighting in the rifle from the benchrest, we have all of the time in the world. Recently, I sighted my personal M1A1 with Leatherwood scope in from the rest and enjoyed 1 MOA groups with Federal MSR Fusion ammunition. However, I cannot expect a fraction of this accuracy when firing off hand at the 100-yard line, because you do not have the same opportunity to stabilize your rifle—or do you? [Read more…] about Hits Count — Stabilize Your Rifle


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November 30, 2018

Filed Under: How To, Rifles Tagged With: .223 Rem., .308 WIN., AR-15, Blackhawk, Federal Cartridge, hunting, personal defense

Anti-Gunners Sounding ‘Taps’ Over the NRA as Florida Battle Looms?

Buried in a Tuesday Politico story about the National Rifle Association’s (NRA) declining revenues, and possibly failing political influence, is a stunning acknowledgement that just might account for the organization’s ability to cheat the undertaker. [Read more…] about Anti-Gunners Sounding ‘Taps’ Over the NRA as Florida Battle Looms?


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November 29, 2018

Filed Under: Politics, Second Amendment Tagged With: National Rifle Association, Second Amendment Foundation

Review: SIG P320 M17 Civilian Model

I have carried and used SIG pistols for many years. I have been issued the SIG P226 and also carried the SIG P220. I have the greatest respect for SIG pistols and particularly appreciate their reliability. When the brass supplied officers with the SIG, we knew that they had not gone for the low bid. By the same token the low bid won over many agencies. SIG needed a polymer-framed striker-fired pistol to compete on an economic and practical basis. The SIG P320 was ergonomic, reliable, and easily used well. SIG finally had a striker fired competitor to the Glock and similar handguns. [Read more…] about Review: SIG P320 M17 Civilian Model


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November 29, 2018

Filed Under: Pistols, Reviews, SIG Sauer Tagged With: 9mm, Double Tap, Galco, M17, P320, SIG Sauer, SIG Sauer Elite ammunition, Winchester Ammunition

I Fell for the 10mm — You Will too!

I was at an event in Montana earlier this fall where several gun and ammunition manufacturers were showing off their new products and allowing writers to test them. I found myself hanging out at the Vista Outdoor booth, pining over the 10mm, long enough that I was surprised the guys there didn’t tell me to leave. Vista Outdoor may not be a name you are familiar with, but if you are a shooter/outdoorsman, you probably have used some of their products. [Read more…] about I Fell for the 10mm — You Will too!


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November 28, 2018

Filed Under: Ammunition, Pistols, Reviews, Video Tagged With: 10mm, Federal Ammunition, Speer, Springfield, Vista Outdoor

Armed Good Guys: History Repeats, So Does Homeowners Accuracy

News stories of civilian self-defense seldom receive adequate media coverage. After all, armed good guys stopping violent felons does not make headlines like the lives of innocents being taken. Bias and agendas play their part, but the media does not cover an event that did not happen, such as a case where a good guy stopped a violent event before it it resulted in the loss of innocent life. However, these are exactly the type of stories we need to highlight to educate non gun owners before they head to the voting booth. [Read more…] about Armed Good Guys: History Repeats, So Does Homeowners Accuracy


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November 27, 2018

Filed Under: Self Defense, Video Tagged With: Armed Good Guys

Mentoring: Her First Deer Hunt

We had been talking about going hunting for 6 months. It all started one night when I opened the freezer and asked my girlfriend what she wanted for tomorrow’s dinner. She pointed at a freezer bag of “beef” and asked, pot roast? I replied that the roast in question would probably make a better venison roast. Her eyes got big; she smiled, and then asked if all that meat was venison? The conversation sidetracked into a discussion about deer and hunting, and how she had always kind of wanted to hunt, but no one was ever willing to take her. [Read more…] about Mentoring: Her First Deer Hunt


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November 25, 2018

Filed Under: Deer, Hunting Tagged With: hunting, Nikon, Remington, Whitetails

Mossberg ATR: .270 Winchester — The Rifleman’s Cartridge

I am finally getting around to projects I have been anticipating for several years. One of these is putting together a credible all-around hunting rifle. The goal is something with more stretch than the .308 Winchester and perhaps a bit of finesse. Among the rifles I have chosen is the Mossberg All Terrain Rifle in .270 Winchester. I have enjoyed such good luck, for so long, with the ATR rifle in .308 Winchester, I did not wish to rock the boat and stayed with a proven product. [Read more…] about Mossberg ATR: .270 Winchester — The Rifleman’s Cartridge


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November 23, 2018

Filed Under: Rifles Tagged With: .270 Win., ATR, Fiocchi, Hornady, Mossberg

Armed Good Guys: Armed Robber Killed With Own Gun

News stories of civilian self-defense seldom receive adequate media coverage. After all, armed good guys stopping violent felons does not make headlines like the lives of innocents being taken. Bias and agendas play their part, but the media does not cover an event that did not happen, such as a case where a good guy stopped a violent event before it it resulted in the loss of innocent life. However, these are exactly the type of stories we need to highlight to educate non gun owners before they head to the voting booth. [Read more…] about Armed Good Guys: Armed Robber Killed With Own Gun


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November 23, 2018

Filed Under: Self Defense, Video Tagged With: Armed Good Guys, Michigan, Self-Defense

Tricking Out Your AR-15

While it is unlikely that your AR-15 will ever see combat, that does not mean it shouldn’t be considered something worthy of betting your life on. Firearm prices are currently down, so now is the time to buy the AR you have had your eye on, or stock up with a few bargain deals and build them with your favorite accessories. Here are a few ideas to start your upgrade list. [Read more…] about Tricking Out Your AR-15


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November 23, 2018

Filed Under: Anything AR, Optics, Red Dot, Rifles, Thermal Tagged With: Accessories, AR-15, BUIS, Charging Handle, Handguard, Sling, Stock, Tactical Light, Trigger

Gun Test: Baby Desert Eagle .45 ACP

When the great handguns of modern times are discussed, the go-to list of reliable handguns that I completely trust is short. The Colt 1911, FN High Power, Czech CZ 75 and the Glock are among these. There are many copies and clones of these handguns. Some are ironmongery but others are excellent firearms. Among the close copies of the CZ 75 that has earned a good reputation worldwide is the Israeli Jericho pistol, otherwise known as the Baby Desert Eagle. [Read more…] about Gun Test: Baby Desert Eagle .45 ACP


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November 23, 2018

Filed Under: Kahr, Pistols, Reviews Tagged With: .45 ACP, American Eagle, Desert Eagle, Federal Ammunition, Magnum Research, Speer

WA Anti-Gunners Show How to Dismantle Preemption, Ban Semi-Autos

Second Amendment advocates from one coast to the other should be paying close attention to what is happening in Washington state, which has become a test tube for anti-gunners now laying the framework to dismantle state preemption statutes and ban semiautomatic firearms, and it can be traced to King County, where the Board of Health recently adopted a regulation in clear defiance of the state’s 35-year-old preemption law. [Read more…] about WA Anti-Gunners Show How to Dismantle Preemption, Ban Semi-Autos


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November 20, 2018

Filed Under: Politics, Second Amendment Tagged With: National Rifle Association, Second Amendment Foundation, Washington

Everyone Needs a Mossberg Shotgun

The world of the shotgun changed when the BATFE confirmed the 590 Shockwave does not fall under NFA restrictions and requires no tax stamp. The Shockwave comes equipped with a 14-inch heavy-walled barrel that has a 5+1 capacity. New options include a 20 gauge version with a flat dark earth Cerakote finish and a 12 gauge JIC (Just In Case) model that comes with a water-resistant storage carry tube. [Read more…] about Everyone Needs a Mossberg Shotgun


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November 18, 2018

Filed Under: Shotguns Tagged With: Mossberg, shotgun

Gun Test: Savage Model 12 – A True Tack Driver

Savage Arms offers a number of affordable rifles beginning with the Savage Axis and the impressive Axis II. The Savage Model 12 is a formidable rifle that may be called a rifle for shooters rather than hunters. The machining and heat-treating of the receiver are a step above that of other Savage bolt-action rifles. The bolt is more massive and features opposed locking lugs. Bolt lift is 90 degrees. A feature I particularly like is the oversize bolt handle. The rifle’s bolt and receiver are impressive for those with an eye to quality. [Read more…] about Gun Test: Savage Model 12 – A True Tack Driver


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November 16, 2018

Filed Under: Reviews, Rifles Tagged With: .30-06 Springfield, .300 Savage, .308 WIN., A Max, Bench Rest, Buckmaster, Hornady, Nikon, Savage, Varget

Study: Mass Shootings Doubled by Media Coverage

A paper presented to the American Psychological Association (APA) found the number of mass killings, rampage killings, or mass shootings, may be doubled by irresponsible media aggrandizement of mass killers. The desire for fame was found to be one of the main motivators of these rampage killers. From apa.org: [Read more…] about Study: Mass Shootings Doubled by Media Coverage


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November 16, 2018

Filed Under: News, Op-ed Tagged With: Mass Shooting, Media

Federal Judge Allows NRA v. Cuomo Lawsuit

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo may be facing something of an embarrassment, thanks to a federal judge’s ruling that a lawsuit filed by the National Rifle Association asserting that the governor, according to the Wall Street Journal, “stifled” the organization’s free speech rights, may move forward. [Read more…] about Federal Judge Allows NRA v. Cuomo Lawsuit


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November 15, 2018

Filed Under: News, Second Amendment Tagged With: New York, NRA

Armed Good Guys: Witnesses a Murder, Holds Attacker at Gunpoint

News stories of civilian self-defense seldom receive adequate media coverage. After all, armed good guys stopping violent felons does not make headlines like the lives of innocents being taken. Bias and agendas play their part, but the media does not cover an event that did not happen, such as a case where a good guy stopped a violent event before it it resulted in the loss of innocent life. However, these are exactly the type of stories we need to highlight to educate non gun owners before they head to the voting booth. [Read more…] about Armed Good Guys: Witnesses a Murder, Holds Attacker at Gunpoint


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November 14, 2018

Filed Under: Self Defense, Video Tagged With: Armed Good Guys, Pennsylvania, Washington

Gun Test: Ruger SR1911 10mm

Ruger’s SR1911 line continues to expand with the introduction of the Ruger SR1911 10mm. This handgun differs considerably from previous pistols and may arguably be one of the best 10mm 1911 handguns ever built. [Read more…] about Gun Test: Ruger SR1911 10mm


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November 13, 2018

Filed Under: 1911, Pistols, Reviews, Ruger Tagged With: 10mm, 1911, Double Tap, Federal Ammunition, Hornady, Ruger, SIG Elite Ammunition

Mechanix Wear Gloves — Hand Protection

When hunting, hiking, working, weeding, turning bolts, wild mushroom hunting, moving bags of mulch, pushing through brush, or handling previously live game, a pair of gloves is a handy thing to keep your hands clean, warm, and injury-free. As inexpensive, simple, and handy as gloves are, we often forget about them as essential outdoor gear. [Read more…] about Mechanix Wear Gloves — Hand Protection


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November 12, 2018

Filed Under: Accessories, Reviews Tagged With: Gloves, Mechanix Wear

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