Through the Looking Glass — 6.5 Guys Review New Optics
In the highly competitive optics market, technology is always advancing. This year, we’ve seen some significant innovations in high-end scopes, plus improved features in more affordable, sub-$1000...
View ArticleNew Birchwood Casey Metal Target Stands
Here are products that the vast majority of shooters can use and afford. Birchwood Casey has four new portable metal target stands that can work with both paper and steel targets. Most of these stands...
View ArticleHandy UV Bore Light — Big Fiber Optic for Pistol Barrels
Put the short “J” end of the UV Bore Light in the chamber area. Always make sure your firearm is unloaded. Doubles as a chamber flag for most calibers. Let there be light… Here’s a handy new device...
View ArticleOne Gun for Hunting AND Competition — Bergara B14 HMR
For the second year in the row, one of the more popular rifles at SHOT Show was the versatile Bergara’s B14 Hunting and Match Rifle (HMR). Designed for the tactical, PRS, and long-range hunting...
View ArticleThe 20-Caliber Black Rifle — AR Chambered in 20 Practical
The new .224 Valkyrie for AR15-platform rifles has garnered lots of attention lately. That new cartridge has gotten people thinking about the options for an AR shooter beyond the venerable .223...
View ArticleGet a 14-Gun Fire-Resistant Safe for $349.00 Delivered
Could you use a secondary safe for reloading room, workshop, or bedroom? This Stack-On 14-Gun Fire Safe fills the bill. Rated for 14 long guns, this 293-pound safe can realistically hold 8 to 10...
View ArticleMirage Shields — Make Your Own or Buy Carbon Fiber
Mirage shields are useful for all shooters, not just hard-core competitors. A mirage shield helps you see your target better, without distortion caused by heat waves coming off your barrel. This isn’t...
View ArticleThe Cut-Rifling Process — A Short History and Demonstration
You’ve probably heard of cut-rifling, but did you know this process was invented in Germany nearly 500 years ago? Read on to learn more about how a cut-rifled barrel is made… The cut-rifling process,...
View ArticleWhat is Your #1 Favorite Reloading Equipment Item?
Sierra Bullets asked a few hand-loaders to reveal their favorite reloading tool or accessory: “What is your favorite ‘don’t know how you ever lived without it’ piece of reloading equipment?” Some of...
View ArticleLyman Borecam Video Review by UltimateReloader.com
Our friend Gavin of UltimateReloader.com has a new tool — the second generation Lyman Borecam. This upgraded version features higher-resolution 300K output so you can better see details inside your...
View ArticleCreedmoor Sports Seeks Ideas for New Products
Do you have a smart idea for a new shooting-related product? Or have you figured out how to improve/enhance a popular item already on the market? If so, Creedmoor Sports wants your product ideas....
View ArticleFREE Shooting Bench Plans — 14 Build Your Own Bench Designs
Do you like the Chris Byrne bench at left? For more details, CLICK HERE. FREE Bench Plans on the Web Building your own portable shooting bench is a great do-it-yourself project. You can build a sturdy...
View ArticleNew Euro Rimfire Rifles Previewed by Varminter.com
There were some interesting new Euro-Rimfires on display at SHOT Show 2018. We were impressed with the new Tikka T1x along with the handsome Steyr Zephyr II. Both these rifles are offered in .22 LR...
View ArticleNew High-Quality Portable Press from EVO Engineering
If you don’t own a good portable press yet, you should get one. A quality portable press lets you load precision ammo at the range, streamlining the load development process. In addition, a small...
View ArticleTECH TIP: When and How to Use Bore-Snakes
On Wednesdays, the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit often publishes a reloading “how-to” article on the USAMU Facebook page. One “Handloading Hump Day” post covered bore-cleaning, specifically the use of...
View ArticleThe Remarkable Merkel RX Helix — German Straight-Pull Hunter
EDITOR: Our story on the Strasser RS14 straight-pull rifle created quite a stir. So, we thought we’d serve up another straight-pull feature — this time the German-crafted Merkel RX Helix. We shot the...
View ArticleGet a Handle on Your Swivel Bipod — KMW Pod-Loc
If you’ve ever used a Harris Swivel Bipod, you know that, without tools, it is difficult to put enough tension on the swivel locking knob to really lock the unit solid. And, if you do manage to get...
View ArticleReloading Gear Review: Lyman Case Prep Xpress
For a few years now, Lyman has offered the Case Prep Xpress, an all-in-one case prep center that chamfers necks (inside and out), cleans and uniforms primer pockets, brushes the inside of case-necks,...
View ArticlePacNor Barrels Can Shoot — 1.240″ Group at 500 Yards Is Proof
You don’t hear much about PacNor barrels in long-range competition, but FORUM member Wes J (aka P1ZombieKiller), proved that they can shoot “lights-out” in a rig assembled by a talented gunsmith. A...
View ArticleThe 85% Scale 1911-380 — What Would J.M. Browning Think?
The classic John Moses Browning-designed Model 1911 pistol was created for the .45 ACP cartridge. Many believe the M1911 represents the pinnacle of .45 ACP pistol performance. The 1911 has served the...
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