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Breaking in a Rifle: Precision, Performance, and Longevity
Properly breaking in a rifle optimizes performance by ensuring smoother interaction between the bore and bullet, reducing fouling, and exten
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Nov 4, 20247 min read
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The Role of Ballistics in Long-Range Shooting: Understanding Trajectory, Windage, and Bullet Drop
Mastering ballistics can make the difference between hitting your target dead-on and missing by inches or feet.
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Nov 2, 20245 min read
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Beginner’s Guide to Ammunition: Understanding Caliber, Bullet Types, and Shot Sizes
This guide is designed to break down the fundamentals of ammunition, explain what each term means, and help you select the right ammunition
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Nov 2, 20248 min read
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Personal Protection / Home Defense Caliber Comparison: 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP, .380 ACP, and .38 Special
Choosing the right caliber for personal protection and home defense is crucial in preparing for a high-stakes situation.
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Oct 26, 202410 min read
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Breaking in a Pistol: Optimizing Performance, Reliability, and Smooth Operation
Without a proper break-in process, shooters may encounter feeding or ejection failures, uneven wear, & compromise reliability and longevity.
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Oct 23, 20249 min read
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Breaking in a Shotgun: Ensuring Smooth Cycling and Optimal Performance
Whether intended for hunting, competition, or home defense, a deliberate break-in process helps it perform reliably under various conditions
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Oct 20, 20248 min read
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Handgun Finishes: Demystifying It All
This guide explores the key differences between common handgun finishes and explains why shooters may choose one over another.
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Oct 15, 20245 min read
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Firearm Safety for Beginners: Rules Every Gun Owner Should Know
This guide will cover the fundamental rules of firearm safety, legal responsibilities, and essential safety devices for all firearm types.
joe9838
Oct 15, 20248 min read
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Understanding Pistol Bullet Types: Choosing the Right Ammunition for Self-Defense, Competition, and Range Training
Whether you’re preparing for self-defense, competition, or a day at the range, each bullet type offers specific advantages and disadvantages
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Oct 15, 20248 min read
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Shooting Targets: Paper, Reactive, and More
From simple paper targets to advanced reactive targets, this guide covers the most common types of shooting targets, pros, cons, & use cases
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Oct 15, 20248 min read
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Choosing the Right Optics for Pistols: Enhancing Accuracy and Speed
This guide will break down the types of pistol optics available, their advantages, and recommendations to help you make the best choice.
joe9838
Oct 15, 202410 min read
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Mossberg 5xx Series: The Evolution of a Legendary Pump-Action Shotgun
This guide delves into the history, evolution, and key models of the Mossberg 5xx series, including the Mossberg 500, 590, 590A1, and 595.
joe9838
Oct 15, 20247 min read
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Out-of-the-Box Pistol Quality: What to Expect at $300, $600, $1000, and $1500+ Price Points
In this guide, we'll break down the quality and features of semi-auto pistols at $300, $600, $1000, and $1500+, highlighting use cases.
joe9838
Oct 15, 202411 min read
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The 5.7mm Round: History, Performance, and Why It’s Gaining Popularity
In this article, we’ll explore the history of the 5.7mm round, its key characteristics, and why it’s gaining traction among shooters.
joe9838
Oct 15, 20245 min read
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Glock 17 vs Glock 19: A Comprehensive Comparison and Evolution Over Five Generations
This article explores the history of the Glock 17 and Glock 19, their differences, and the improvements made over each generation.
joe9838
Oct 15, 20249 min read
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