17 HMR for Prairie Dog Adventures — Good for Closer Ranges
We are coming into peak Prairie Dog season. For long shots you’ll definitely want a centerfire. We like the 20 Practical in an AR and a 22 BR/BRA in a bolt-action. That will have you covered out to...
View ArticleMake Your Own Mirage Shield from Low-Cost Venetian Blind
Want to shoot better scores at your next match? Here’s a smart, inexpensive do-it-yourself project from the good folks at Criterion Barrels. For less than a dollar or two in materials, in just a few...
View ArticleRimfire Varminting Adventure — Plus Free Varmint Target
Rimfire Varmint Adventure Can you shoot prairie dogs with a .22 LR Rifle? The answer is yes, if you have an accurate rifle, know your drops, and keep your targets within a reasonable distance (inside...
View ArticleFor Varmints — Ruger Precision Rimfire in .17 HMR & .22 WMR
.17 HMR and .22 WMR Options EnhanceRuger Precision Rimfire for Varmint Work Many readers may not know this, but the Ruger Precision Rimfire rifle is available in two additional rimfire chamberings:...
View ArticleAir Rifles: A Buyer’s and Shooter’s Guide
We like air rifles both for fun shooting and for competition. However, so many options are now available that is easy to get overwhelmed with the choices. Thankfully, there is a good book that helps...
View ArticleBerger 6.5 Creedmoor Ammo Performs Great in PRS Rifle
Is factory 6.5 Creedmoor ammunition good enough to win a PRS or NRL competition? The answer is a resounding “YES” if we’re talking about Berger ammunition. Produced with Berger match bullets and...
View ArticleDelta Optical Stryker 5-50x56mm HD Scope Field Test
Product Review By James Mock There is an old adage when it comes to buying rifle scopes — one should “buy the best and cry once”. Generally it is true that we get what we pay for. However, we all like...
View ArticleSunday GunDay: New Anschutz 1710 for NRL22 and PRS Rimfire
If you are looking to compete in NRL22 or PRS rimfire tactical matches, there is a new, turnkey solution that combines the legendary Anschutz 54 rimfire action with the excellent MDT ACC chassis....
View ArticleGun Price Bible — Blue Book of Gun Values, 43rd Edition
The 43rd Edition of the Blue Book of Gun Values was released last month. Purchase this popular price guide through Blue Book Publications for $54.95. Or order from order from Amazon for $61.17. The...
View ArticleVarmint Cartridge Options and Tips for Novice Varmint Hunters
Here is one of Bill Reid’s 6mmBR (6BR) rigs. Like his Sako 6 PPC, this is exceptionally accurate. AccurateShooter Forum member Bill White (aka “CT10Ring”) is a New Yorker who relocated to Idaho in his...
View ArticleGood Resources for Do-It-Yourself AR-Platform Rifle Projects
Many of our readers use AR-type rifles for Service Rifle matches, varmint hunting, 3-Gun competition, or defensive use. AR-platform rifles can be configured in a multitude of ways to suit the...
View ArticleM1A Tech Tips and Springfield M1A Match at Camp Perry
Do you own a Springfield M1A (or wish you did)? Then you should watch this 5-minute video from the American Gunsmithing Institute (AGI). This video shows the basics of the operation of the popular M1A...
View ArticleSaturday at the Movies: Gun Safes — Features and Installation
Today’s Saturday Showcase covers gun safes. Every firearms owner should have a secure, quality gun safe with ample capacity. There are numerous choices in gun safes — but we have one key bit of advice...
View ArticleProtect Firearms with Bore-Stores and 3-Layer Storage Bags
Our take on Bore-Store Gun sleeves is simple: They work great, so buy them and use them — for ALL your valuable firearms. These thick, synthetic-fleece sacks cushion your guns, preventing nicks and...
View ArticleField Test Report on Savage A17 Rimfire in .17 HMR
One of our favorite cartridges for small varmints is the 17 HMR. Yes, the newer 17 WSM rimfire has better ballistics, but 17 HMR ammunition is considerably less expensive, and you have a much larger...
View ArticleThree Press Comparison Test: Rock Chucker, Co-Ax, Summit
“The press is the heart of the handloading operation, also traditionally the most expensive single tool employed…” — Laurie Holland British competitive shooter Laurie Holland has reviewed three...
View ArticleSaturday at the Movies — CZ Rimfire Rifles in Review
Every shooter should have a good rimfire rifle, both for fun shooting and for training. The .22 LR is very affordable to shoot, and the more potent .17 HMR and .22 WMR rounds also are great for small...
View ArticleProtect Expensive Optics with Fitted Neoprene Scope Covers
With the price of premium scopes approaching $3500.00 (and beyond), it’s more important than ever to provide extra protection for your expensive optics. ScopeCoat produces covers that shield scopes...
View ArticleSunday GunDay: .284 Shehanes for F-Open Competition
7mm (.284) remains the caliber to beat in F-Class Open Division (though some shooters have had success with .30-Cal short magnums.) With a standard .284 Winchester, or better yet, a .284 Improved, you...
View ArticleNew Luth-AR Modular Chassis for Ruger 10/22 and 10/22 Clones
Do you own a Ruger 10/22? Here’s a new product you may want to acquire. Luth-AR’s new Modular Chassis Assembly (MCA) offers adjustability and features that can transform a 10/22 into a much more...
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