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Hunting / Shooting: Most Popular Articles

These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Top 7 Semi-Automatic (Autoloading) Shotguns
The best semi-auto shotguns, from Benelli to Winchester. Semi-automatic shotguns are very popular for hunting and self-defense, and they usually do the job well.
9mm Versus 380 ACP For Self-Defense
9mm Versus 380 ACP For Self-Defense - By Dick Metcalf, Technical Editor, Shooting Times
Top 10 Best Bolt Action Deer/Big Game Hunting...
Best bolt-action deer and big game hunting rifles, by Russ Chastain. Descriptions, history, insight, and links to the manufacturers' sites.
What's the Difference Between 9mm Luger and 9mm...
What's the Difference Between 9mm Luger and 9mm Parabellum? And the 9x19mm and the 9mm NATO. What's the difference?
Top 8 Lever Action Deer/Big Game Hunting Rifles
Top 8 lever action deer/big game hunting rifles, by Russ Chastain. Includes some history, chamberings, and knowledge born of experience, with links to the manufacturers' sites.
Top 5 Semi-Automatic Deer/Big Game Hunting Rifles
Top semi-automatic deer/big game hunting rifles, by Russ Chastain. Includes some history, descriptions, and commentary, with links to the manufacturers' sites.
Ruger's 10/22 Goes Magnum - Ruger 10/22 Magnum
Ruger's 10/22 Goes Magnum - By Dick Metcalf, Technical Editor, Shooting Times
Where to Shoot a Wild Boar Hog, and How Much...
Where is the kill zone on a wild boar hog? And how much gun is enough? This article answers those questions, and more.
Pump (Slide-Action) Shotguns
The best pump shotguns are listed here. Pump guns are usually the most reliable type of repeating shotguns, period. They've been around for more than a century, and their simplicity and reliability means they continue to keep and gain many fans each year. The pump guns have advantages over semi-autos, in that they are usually lighter and less expensive. Disadvantages include more recoil and manual operation. These are some of the best pump shotguns on the market and in history.
20 Most-Asked Shotgun Questions Answered by an...
20 Most-Asked Shotgun Questions Answered by an Expert - Page Two - By Layne Simpson, Field Editor, Shooting Times
ThermaCELL Mosquito Repellent Appliance
Product Review Summary - ThermaCELL Mosquito Repellent Appliance. This unique item is the best thing I've ever seen for beating the skeeters back so you can enjoy your time outdoors hunting or fishing.
Gun Stock Refinishing Tips
These are some tips and advice on gun stock finishing that should come in handy next time you refinish a shotgun or rifle stock.
Smith & Wesson Model 66 357 Magnum Stainless...
Introduction to the review of Smith & Wesson Model 66 stainless steel revolver review.
Why Own a Gun?
Why do people choose to own guns? The reasons can be as varied as the people themselves. From soccer moms to deer hunters to serious collectors, gun ownership is widespread and has appeal for many folks. Here is a look at some of those reasons, with discussion of their merits and pitfalls.
The 20th Century's Top Rifle Cartridge
The 20th Century's Top Rifle Cartridge - By Layne Simpson, Field Editor, Shooting Times
Floating and Bedding: Accurizing Your Rifle
Floating, free-floating, glass bedding - what does it all mean? Here's an explanation, laid out in terms that can be understood by regular folks and master gunsmiths alike. Includes tips and pointers from the author's personal experience.
Shot Placement
Too often, deer hunters forget to aim, or take marginal shots when they should instead go for a high-percentage shot. Experience is a good teacher - perhaps the best. Here is what I've learned about shot placement over more than two decades of hunting deer.
The Savage 110 and Me
The Savage 110 Bolt Action Rifle. I have long respected Savage rifles, but it took some time for my admiration to ripen into love. Here's some insight into my history with the Savage Model 110 bolt-action rifle, and some of the reasons why I do love 'em.
The Cowboy - Colt's New Single-Action Sixgun
The Cowboy - Colt's New Single-Action Sixgun - By Dick Metcalf, Technical Editor, Shooting Times
How to Sight in a Gun
A simple How to on Sighting-in a Gun
Buying a Gun Online
Some tips and advice on buying a gun online, from someone who's been there and done it. It sometimes makes a lot of sense to buy a gun on the Web.
How To Sight in a Gun
A simple How to on Sighting-in a Gun
Choosing a Rifle Caliber for Home Defense and...
Choosing the best rifle cartridge for home defense and hunting. Many rifles are available, and many cartridges are available for them. How do you decide on one? This discussion and comparison of cost, availability, and effectiveness should help you determine the best choice.
Best Guns for Home Defense
Defending one's home is a big deal. Whether you live alone or with your spouse, children, and/or grandchildren, you need to be able to defend your home against all comers. Firearms can be a great tool for defense, but what kind is best for you?
How to Aim a Gun
How to aim a gun. It's not hard to do, as it's very simple. The trick is in making sure everything is properly lined up when you squeeze the trigger.
Flying With Guns
These days, it often seems that everyone but gun owners are hostile towards guns and gun owners - especially in places such as airports. But that is certainly not always the case, and guidelines are in place that allow for relatively easy and problem-free transport of your firearms on commercial airline flights.
Why Will a Rifle Zeroed at 25 Yards Hit Close...
Why will a rifle zeroed at 25 yards hit close to point of aim at longer range? It's all about gravity's pull...
Ruger’s .30 Carbine Blackhawk Revolver Is...
Ruger’s .30 Carbine Blackhawk Revolver Is a Winning Tool - By Dick Metcalf, Technical Editor, Shooting Times
Hunting for Beginners
How to get started hunting for beginners - simple tips to help beginner hunters get started. Knowing where to begin is often the hardest part, and this article takes beginner hunters through each step of the journey to actually getting out into the woods to hunt.
Gun Safety Rules
Guns are used safely millions upon millions of times every year, but the potential for injury and death is always there. For this reason, we need to follow basic gun safety rules at all times when handling firearms, including handguns like revolvers and pistols, rifles, shotguns, muzzleloaders, airguns, etc.
Walther P38 9mm Semi-Automatic Pistol
This is a profile/review of the Walther P38, a 9mm Semi-Automatic Pistol. From World War II until the present day, the P38 continues to endure. It also proves that some so-called new innovations in firearms (such as decocking levers) are merely old features revisited.
How to Load a Cap & Ball Black Powder...
How to Load a Cap & Ball Black Powder Revolver. Many folks have shown an interest in loading and shooting an old-fashioned cowboy style black powder revolver. This article shows you how!
Taurus PT709 Slim Compact 9mm Pocket Pistol...
Review/Profile of Taurus PT709 Slim compact 9mm semi-automatic pistol. This gun is light, compact, and easy to carry. It also has some features that make it stand out in its class, including a safety, a screw-adjustable rear sight, and second-strike capability in the event of a dud primer.
Top 10 Makers of Shotguns Specially Designed...
Top 10 Makers of Shotguns Specially Designed for Hunting Turkeys. This takes much of the hassle out of comparing turkey hunting shotguns. I have done the legwork for you, identifying those makers and models suitable - or specially designed - for hunting turkeys.
What's the Best Gun for Your Type of Hunting?
How to decide which gun will best suit your hunting needs.
Ruger's New .45 ACP Polymer Auto Pistol -...
Ruger's New .45 ACP Polymer Auto Pistol - 5,000-Round Gun Test - By Dick Metcalf, Technical Editor, Shooting Times
Beretta 3032 Tomcat 32 ACP Semi-Auto Pocket...
Review/Profile of Beretta 3032 Tomcat 32 ACP semi-auto pistol. This handy little pocket pistol isn't very powerful and this model has had some problems, but it carries pretty well and could certainly be better than nothing in a pinch.
Winchester Model 62A Pump (Slide) Action Rifle
This is a profile/review of a very interesting old rifle, the Winchester Model 62A. This rifle evolved from previous models to become a great little shootin' iron. Large enough to fit an adult well, yet light enough for a youth, it's an accurate piece with an interesting history.
Kel-Tec PF-9 vs. Taurus PT709 Slim Compact 9mm...
Kel-Tec PF-9 vs. Taurus PT709 Slim. Side-by-side photos and specifications of two popular compact concealed-carry 9mm pistols. They are both good guns, but which one is better?
Colt Model 1917 Army New Service Model 45 ACP...
This is a profile/review of an interesting old revolver, the Colt Model 1917 Army. Made to supplement the short supply of 1911 45 caliber pistols in the early stages of World War I, this double-action revolver was produced while Smith & Wesson was building their version of a 45 ACP revolver. Both guns were designated M1917 by the US military.
Top-Performing Pheasant Guns and Loads - Page One
Top-Performing Pheasant Guns & Loads - Page One - By Layne Simpson, Field Editor, Shooting Times
EAA Witness Pistols - Dick Metcalf's Handgun...
EAA Witness Pistols - By Dick Metcalf, Technical Editor, Shooting Times
Kel-Tec PF-9 Compact 9mm Pocket Pistol Review...
Review/Profile of Kel-Tec PF-9 (PF9) compact 9mm semi-automatic pistol. This little popper is still the lightest and flattest semi-auto 9mm pistol around, and it's not a bad one. It carries well, and mine has gone BANG every time I've asked it to.
Colt Frontier Scout 62 22 Magnum Single Action...
This is a profile/review of a nifty little handgun, the Colt Frontier Scout 62 22 Magnum single action revolver. Beginning in the 1950s and ending in 1970, the Scout line of single action Colt revolvers offered high quality and old-west charm.
How to Load a Traditional Muzzleloading Black...
How to load a traditional muzzleloading black powder rifle. These older-style poppers are losing ground to inline rifles, and info is getting harder to find. Here is a step-by-step instructional text on how to load those rifles.
The Ruger .45 ACP P90 Pistol Turns 10
The Ruger .45 ACP P90 Pistol Turns 10 - By Dick Metcalf, Technical Editor, Shooting Times
Remington Nylon 66 22 Rimfire Semi-Auto Rifle...
Review of the Remington Nylon 66 semi-automatic 22 rimfire rifle. No other Remington rimfire rifle has been more popular or sold more than the Nylon 66, and there are some good reasons for that. Let's take a look at a handy little gun that was made for more than three decades.
Definition of Round (Ammunition, Ammo, Skeet)
Definition of round as it pertains to guns and shooting terminology. What is a round for a gun? This article answers that question.
Commando Mark III 45 ACP Carbine Tommy Gun...
Review/Profile of the Commando Mark III carbine, or short rifle, made by Volunteer Enterprises and chambered for the 45 ACP cartridge. This is a fairly cheaply built gun whose main claim to fame is that it looks a lot like a Tommy gun (Thompson 1927A-1 submachine gun), at a glance. It's heavy, and it's cool.
Taurus Millennium PT145 .45 ACP Pistol
Taurus Millennium PT145 .45 ACP Pistol - By Dick Metcalf, Technical Editor, Shooting Times
How To Remove Rust From a Gun
A simple How to on Removing Rust From Guns
Which Scope Should I Buy For my Husband's (or...
Choosing a scope for a deer hunting rifle is not often an easy task. There are so many optics choices! Start simple, and don't buy junk.
Review of Barnett Wildcat C5 Hunting Crossbow
Review of Barnett Wildcat C5 hunting crossbow. This crossbow has put meat in my freezer, more than once, and I like it. It's not the top of the heap in terms of quality, but it does the job - for a lot less money.
Introduction, a Pair Ruger 44 Magnum Carbines
How to Disassemble, Clean, and Reassemble a Ruger 44 Magnum Semi-Auto Carbine. In the photo you can see a pair of Ruger 44 Magnum Carbines. The one on top was my first deer rifle, and it has served me well for many years. Cleaning, disassembly, and assembly instructions.
Ruger Old Model Blackhawk Single Action...
This is a profile review of one of Ruger's most popular and durable handguns, the original old model Blackhawk. The Ruger Old Model Blackhawk single action helped make the company a success, and many were sold after its introduction in 1955.
Bore
Definition of Bore, as it pertains to firearms.
Ruger Redhawk 44 Magnum Double Action Revolver
This is a profile/review of Sturm, Ruger, and Company's Redhawk, a 44 magnum double action revolver. There are better double action guns in the world, but this one ain't bad, and it may well be the strongest.
Top Handgun Cartridges of the 20th Century
Top Handgun Cartridges of the 20th Century - By Dick Metcalf, Technical Editor, Shooting Times
Taurus Model 627SS Tracker .357 Magnum
Taurus Model 627SS Tracker .357 Magnum - By Dick Metcalf, Technical Editor, Shooting Times
Profile of Wild Turkey, From a Hunter's Viewpoint
Profile of wild turkey. The wild turkey is one of the most sought-after game animals in the USA, which says a lot since it's only a bird!
Tick Twister Tick Removal Tool Review
How to remove a tick? This nifty tick removal tool takes care of that problem, and it removes the whole tick in one easy operation.
Using a Rifle Sling
When it comes to rifles and shotguns, they all have one thing in common: they're awkward. A sling, sometimes called a strap, can be a versatile tool for carrying, controlling, and getting the most out of your hunting rifle. Not only that, but they can help improve accuracy as well.
Definition of Magnum as it Applies to Guns and...
Definition of the word magnum as it applies to guns and ammunition.
Is it safe to shoot a slug in a shotgun that...
Is it safe to shoot a slug in a shotgun that has a screw-in choke tube? Read the page to find out!
Remington's Magnificent Five - Page One
Remington's Magnificent Five - Page One - By Layne Simpson, Field Editor, Shooting Times - These five models of Remington firearms have each sold well over a million each!
Review: Glock 36 Compact 45 ACP Semi Automatic...
The Glock Model 36 is Glock's idea of a compact 45 pistol for carrying. While it's not exactly small, it is more compact than many other Glocks. It's also easy to shoot, and goes bang fairly reliably.
BoreSnake Gun Bore Cleaner
The BoreSnake is a fabric ropelike item, with an embedded bore brush and a weighted cord for feeding it through a gun's barrel. Read more...
The Savage AccuTrigger - New Adjustable Rifle...
The Savage AccuTrigger - This new adjustable rifle trigger from Savage is something that should make some serious waves in the shooting world!
Ruger Security Six 357 Magnum Double Action...
Profile/review of Sturm, Ruger, and Company's Security Six, a 357 magnum double action revolver. Although I believe there are better double action guns in the world, this is a pretty good one. Introduction/overview.
Ruger P345 Review of Semi-Auto 45 ACP Pistol
Ruger P345 review of semi-auto 45 ACP pistol. This is a profile/review of one of Ruger's newest handguns, the P345 semi-automatic pistol, chambered for 45 ACP. This gun features a tough polymer frame, stainless steel slide, stainless steel magazines, and a much slimmer width than Ruger's previous P-series pistols.
A Hammerli .22 For Under 400 Dollars
A Hammerli .22 For Under $400 - By Dick Metcalf, Technical Editor, Shooting Times
How To Shoot More Accurately
A simple How to on Shooting Accurately
50 years of Ruger Auto Pistols - Page One
50 years of Ruger Auto Pistols - Page One - By Dick Metcalf, Technical Editor, Shooting Times
Buying a Gun Online - Page Two
Some tips and advice on buying a gun online, from someone who's been there and done it. It sometimes makes a lot of sense to buy a gun on the Web. Determine the value of a scope on a used gun
Top 7 Reloading Die Manufacturers
Top Ammunition Reloading Die Manufacturers - Here's a list of top ammunition reloading die manufacturers in the USA.
How to Use a Rifle Sling
Using a rifle sling can be helpful, but some ways of using it are definitely better than others. Here are some photos with instructions for getting the most use out of your rifle sling, to help you carry your gun more comfortably and more safely - and help you shoot more accurately, too.
What Kind of Ammunition to Use in Ruger 44...
The Ruger 44 Carbine is a short, handy semi-automatic rifle chambered for the 44 magnum cartridge. It was designed for certain ammunition, though, and just any 44 groceries won't do. Read this to find out what to feed your 44 carbine.
Load Information for Thompson/Center Seneca,...
Load information for Thompson/Center Seneca, Renegade, & Hawken black powder muzzleloading rifles. This data is straight from T/C, compiled more than two decades ago when sidelock rifles ruled the muzzleloading world.
Colt Lightweight Stainless Commander 1911...
Profile/review of a variation of the well-respected Colt 1911. The Colt Lightweight Stainless Commander Model is fairly rare - or it has been. It looks like Colt has made some more of this model, with a different serial number prefix, but word has it that only a few hundred of these CLS guns were made.
What Does it Take to Kill a Deer?
What Does it Take to Kill a deer? Hunting cartridge performance - a look at foot-pounds of energy, Taylor knock-out values, and the real world.
Why Do Hunters Hunt - Why Hunters Pursue and...
Why do hunters hunt? Exploring the reasons why we hunters hunt... why do we hunt and kill animals?
Can I Mount a Rifle Scope on my Shotgun, or...
Questions about rifle scopes and shotguns have been around for years, especially in the years since the advent of the fully-rifled barrel and very accurate shotgun slugs. Folks with spare rifle scopes, or who choose a rifle scope because there are so many more types available than shotgun scopes, want to put them on their slug guns. Problem is, this really isn't a good idea...
A Pocket Pistol With Punch: Taurus' .45 ACP PT145
- Page One - By Dick Metcalf, Technical Editor, Shooting Times
How to Boresight a Scope on a Bolt-Action Rifle...
A simple How to on Boresighting a Scope on a Bolt-Action rifle or pistol
The Otis Elite Weapons Cleaning System Gun...
The Bottom Line The Otis Elite is a heck of a kit, and it contains a lot of stuff. You can use it on
Building a Muzzleloader - Introduction and...
Building a Muzzleloader - Introduction and Overview. Learn how to build a muzzleloading black powder gun from a kit. Lots of photos and instructions.
Definition of Single Action
: Single action (SA) refers to any firearm that must be manually cocked before each shot. In such guns,
Why do Hunters Kill?
When there's so much meat available down at the butcher's counter, why must hunters kill their own meat?
How to Clean a Gun
How to clean a gun. It's basic information that every gun owner needs to know. Guns vary and there are many different ways to accomplish the same thing, but as in any job, you need to know your goal and how to reach it. This article provides that information.
Definition of Keyhole, Key Hole, Keyholed...
: Keyhole may be a noun which refers to the hole which a tumbling bullet makes in a target, or it may
Definition of Double Action (DA)
: Double action (DA) refers to any gun which can be cocked and fired by a single pull of the trigger.
Reading Whitetail Body Language When Whitetail...
Whitetail hunting has enough mysteries, without wondering where your deer was hit. How to read a whitetail deer's body language to tell where - or if - you've hit it.
Reload Shooting game for Nintendo Wii
Review of Reload shooting game for Nintendo Wii gaming system, a shooting game for 1-4 players. Includes shooting in target ranges, training houses, plinking areas, and more.
Olympic Shooting Rules and Scoring
Learn about the rules and scoring guidelines for Olympic Shooting.
Rage 2 Blade Broadheads for Bowhunting
Review of Rage 2 blade broadheads for bowhunting. Review and evaluation of the popular and effective Rage 2 Blade Broadheads.
How to Shoot More Accurately
A simple How to on Shooting Accurately
Scope Reticles or Crosshairs - Types of...
Check out some different kinds of scope reticles and crosshairs and find out what they are used for. Some are best for hunting, while others are good for target shooting. Only you can decide which one is best for you.
Glock's New G36: A Fistful of Firepower - Page...
Glock's New G36: A Fistful of Firepower - Page One - By Dick Metcalf, Technical Editor, Shooting Times
Rossi's Matched Pair - A Combination For Success
Rossi's Matched Pair - A Combination For Success - By Dick Metcalf, Technical Editor, Shooting Times
Can I Use 45 Colt Ammunition in my 1917 Colt 45...
Ever wonder about the various .45-caliber Colt revolvers, and whether they all take the same ammo? Well, they don't. Do not use 45 Colt ammo in your 1917 Colt revolver! This info might just keep you from making a mess of your gun, and yourself.
Tripod Stand
Definition of Tripod Stand
Savage Model 10ML-II Smokeless-Capable...
This is a more detailed review of the Savage 10 ML-II muzzleloading rifle, which is the only widely-available muzzleloading rifle that will safely shoot smokeless powder loads. The rifle is 50 caliber and does well with black powder as well as several smokeless powder I have tried in it.
${lby} Buy a Used Rifle
Things to know Before You Buy a Used Rifle for hunting or target shooting, by Russ Chastain
Definition of Caliber
Definition of caliber as it relates to guns and firearms.
How to Remove the Action From the Stock
Ruger 44 Magnum Carbine being removed from the stock.
Review of LimbSaver Crossbow Silencer System...
Review of LimbSaver Crossbow Silencer System 3312 for split limb crossbows. I installed this on my Barnett Wildcat C5 crossbow prior to my first season hunting with it. Two trips to the woods brought me two deer, and neither one even thought of jumping the string. Noise was reduced by a large margin with I installed them.
How to Change the Magazine on a Simonov SKS Rifle
How to remove the fixed factory magazine from SKS rifle and replace it with a detachable magazine. This will allow you to use high capacity (or low capacity for hunting) magazines in your SKS. I used a Tapco 5-round magazine for this project.
H. Pieper Flobert-Warnant 32 Rimfire Rifle...
Review/Profile of an antique H. Pieper 32 rimfire rifle of the Flobert-Warnant action type. This interesting old gun is made on the best action offered in Flobert rifles.
Barrel Crown (noun)
Definition of barrel crown, for firearms. What is a gun's crown?
Top-Performing Pheasant Guns and Loads - Page Two
Top-Performing Pheasant Guns & Loads - Page Two - By Layne Simpson, Field Editor, Shooting Times
The M14/M1A - Four Decades of Service - Page One
The M14/M1A - Four Decades of Service - Page One - By Wiley Clapp
Remington's Magnificent Five - Page Two
Remington's Magnificent Five - Page Two - By Layne Simpson, Field Editor, Shooting Times - These five models of Remington firearms have each sold well over a million each!
Top Shot All Stars, Episode 3: Friend vs. Friend
Synopsis and commentary of Top Shot All Stars episode 3. Good friends compete in this episode that featured seven speed matches and a tough elimination shoot-out. The Sig Sauer P229 40 S&W and Schofield 45 revolver were used in this episode.
A Test and Review of Militec-1 Lubricant for Guns
A Test and Review of Militec-1 Lubricant for Guns, by Russ Chastain
Notching an AK-47 Safety Selector Lever for...
Notching an AK-47 safety selector lever for bolt hold-open. This tutorial will allow you to hold your bolt open, more easily satisfying range officers, and adding peace of mind while handling your rifle.
XS Sights Ghost-Ring Aperture Set for Marlin 1895
Review of XS Ghost Ring Aperture Peep Sight Set for Marlin 1895 and Guide Gun Lever Action 45-70 Rifles. These tough and highly visible sights make fast, accurate shooting a breeze. They also help maintain the rifle's excellent balance, rather than throwing it off like a scope will.
Definition of Rear Sight: Gun and Shooting...
Definition of rear sight in firearms terminology. The rear sight is very important for aiming any gun.
Rimfire
Definition of Rimfire. What does rimfire mean for a cartridge or gun?
What is Olympic Shooting?
What is Olympic Shooting? It is one of the most enduring, yet often overlooked, Summer Olympic sports. Some type of shooting competition has taken place at almost every edition of the Summer Games, since the first modern Olympic Games took place in 1896. Rifles, Shotguns, Pistols, and Airguns are used in the many varied shooting events, by men and women.
Comparison of Actions, Explanation of Gas...
How to disassemble, clean, and reassemble a Ruger 44 magnum carbine. A view of two Ruger 44 Carbines, showing the magazine tubes, action springs, slide assemblies (with the actions locked back), gas cylinders, and pistons.
A Test and Review of Tetra Gun Lubricants
A Test and Review of Tetra Gun Lubricants, by Russ Chastain
Epic HD 1080 POV Video Camera by Stealth Cam...
Review of the Epic HD 1080 POV video camera. This small camera records video with audio, and can be strapped right to your gun or bow - or yourself. Read this review to learn whether this is a great item for hunters, or not.
Trigger Assembly Removed from Receiver
How to disassemble, clean, and reassemble a Ruger 44 magnum carbine. Trigger assembly, removed from the receiver.
What Does it Take to Kill a Deer? - Page 2
What Does it Take to Kill a deer? Hunting cartridge performance - a look at foot-pounds of energy, Taylor knock-out values, and the real world.
Should I Shoot a Scoped Rifle With Both Eyes...
Should a rifle with a scope be shot with both eyes open, or with one eye closed? There's not really a wrong answer to this one, here's why...
Definition of Hang Fire: Gun and Shooting...
Definition of hang fire, or hangfire. Hangfires are rare with modern guns and ammunition, but are likely to occur in certain circumstances.
UpLULA Universal Pistol Magazine Loader
Test and Review of UpLULA Universal Pistol Magazine Loader. This loader performs very well and is very easy to use.
Rifle & Shotgun Scopes
Choosing a rifle scope is something that most hunters must do. This article will help you decide whether to scope your rifle, whether to choose a variable or fixed scope, how much is a reasonable cost for a good scope, and whether you need a large or adjustable objective for your hunting or target shooting.
Removing the Trigger Assembly
How to disassemble, clean, and reassemble a Ruger 44 magnum carbine. Removing the trigger assembly from a Ruger 44 Magnum Carbine rifle.
How to Field Dress a Deer
A simple how-to on Field Dressing Deer
How to Decock/Uncock a Crossbow Using a Rope...
How to decock/uncock a crossbow using a rope cocking aid. Simple rope devices with pulleys and plastic hooks and handles are great tools for cocking your crossbow, but what you may not know is that they can also be used to decock many crossbows.
Olympic Air Rifle Shooting
Olympic Air Rifle Shooting - how to do it!
40-inch Bipod Shooting Sticks
Review of Bipod Shooting Sticks. This versatile product can be used as a bipod, monopod or diagonal mono rest, no matter whether you're standing, sitting, kneeling, prone, or somewhere in between.
How to Remove Rust From a Gun
A simple How to on Removing Rust From Guns
Home Gun Stock Refinishing With Lin-Speed Oil
Home Gun Stock Refinishing - I Refinished a Winchester Model 94 30-30 rifle (carbine) at home, and refinished the stock while I was at it. I used a product called Lin-Speed Oil instead of my old favorite Birchwood-Casey Tru-Oil, so I could give it another chance after an old batch of Lin-Speed had produced less-than-desirable results years earlier. Follow the photos as I walk through the gun stock refinishing process.
Pelican 1750 "Long Case" Double Rifle Hard Gun...
Review of Pelican 1750 double rifle hard gun case. This case is anything but cheap, but is it tough enough to justify the high price? My answer: Yes and no.
Removing the Barrel Band
How to remove the barrel band on a Ruger 44 magnum carbine
Review: E.R. Shaw Barrel Replacement Kit for...
Review of E.R. Shaw Barrel Replacement Kit for Savage 110 series rifles. This barrel is chambered for 338-06 A-Square, but several other calibers are available. This kit contains a new barrel and some of the tools you'll need to change the barrel on a Savage 10, 11, 12, 110, 111, 112, or similar model rifle.
Removing the Action Spring, Slide, and Magazine...
How to disassemble, clean, and reassemble a Ruger 44 magnum carbine. Removing the magazine and slide assembly.
Ruger 44 Carbine Disassembly, Cleaning, and...
How to clean a Ruger 44 magnum carbine. Disassembly and cleaning instructions, photographs, assembly instructions and tips. Having feed problems? Just want to give your gun a real thorough cleaning? Here's how to take care of that.
Leatherman MUT Military Utility Tool Review
Review of Leatherman MUT Military Utility Tool, a multi-tool for shooters, designed to be used with M16, M4, and AR15 style rifles. Is it really great for shooters, or not?
Limb Saver Recoil Pad
Review of Limb Saver Recoil Pad, used on a Ruger Red Label over/under 12 gauge shotgun. This slip-on pad performed very well and was very easy to install. Other Limb Saver pads I have used work equally well.
Definition of Misfire: Gun and Shooting...
Definition of misfire as it applies to guns and ammo. Misfires can be dangerous, but they're usually just aggravating...
Start Here - A Pair of Winchester Model 94...
Home Gun Refinishing - Refinishing a Winchester Model 94 30-30 rifle (carbine) at home, using Birchwood-Casey Perma Fin.
Definition of Revolver: Gun and Shooting...
Definition of Revolver, as it pertains to guns, firearms, and shooting terminology. A revolver is usually a handgun, and it's definitely not a pistol...
Remington M700 - Friend or Foe?
Hunting and Shooting - Remington Model 700 Rifle - Friend or Foe? Some of these rifles will allegedly fire via the safety!
Can You Give me Information on a Smith & Wesson...
Some folks don't know that years ago, Smith & Wesson sold bolt-action centerfire rifles under their name. These guns are pretty much the same basic rifle as some marketed by Mossberg and Weatherby...
Sightron S1 3x-9x 40mm Rifle Scope
Sightron S1 3x-9x 40mm Rifle Scope Review - This scope is a good one, especially at the price for which it sells.
Definition of Front Sight: Gun and Shooting...
Definition of front sight in firearms terminology. The front sight is very important for aiming any gun.
Home Gun Refinishing - Winchester Model 94...
Home Gun Refinishing - I Refinished a Winchester Model 94 30-30 rifle (carbine) at home, by myself, with a new product from Birchwood-Casey called Perma Fin. The results are impressive, but I hit some speed bumps along the way. It's not a blue... and it's not a paint, although I used an airbrush to spray it on.

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