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The Remington Model 1100 Auto-loading Shotgun
The shotgun is a tool less precise than a rifle or handgun, but excellent for hitting objects that are flying or running. The single-shot shotgun has been a staple among entry-level shotgunners, but as the game birds pursued by hunters and the clay targets by competitors often present themselves in multiples, the advantage of more than one shot is easily understood.
Read MoreSkeet Shooting
Today, skeet is one of the most popular of all shotgun events. The National Skeet Shooting Association has thousands of members and hundreds of clubs in every state.
Read MoreFocused on Fundamentals
The awesome thing about the shooting sports is that the basic fundamentals apply to all firearms. The principles for shooting a .300 Winchester are essentially the same as for shooting a .22 Long Rifle.
Read MoreOne-Hole Accuracy—The Sport of Benchrest Rifle
“Only accurate rifles are interesting.” Perhaps that sentiment is a bit overstated, especially if you’re new to the shooting sports, but the general desire to shoot more accurately and hit the intended target every time you pull the trigger is not, and it is just that desire that spawned the sport of benchrest.
Read MoreFirst Shots Shooter Profile: McKenna Dahl, Arlington, Washington
McKenna Dahl may not be a shooting name you know quite yet—but you will.
Read MoreShooting Vocabulary: Long-Action Bolt Rifles versus Short-Action Bolt Rifles
When shopping or reading about centerfire bolt-action rifles, you’ll almost always hear the terms “long-action” or “short-action” used in the firearms’ descriptions. What do these terms mean?
Read MoreA Brief History of the Mauser 98
The 19th century saw many innovative firearms designs, but one of the most important firearms to make its debut in this era was Peter Paul Mauser’s Model 98 bolt-action repeating rifle.
Read MoreA Brief History of the Model 1911 Handgun
Among the numerous handgun designs available today, possibly the most recognizable and endeared pistol is the U.S. Government Model 1911.
Read MoreWhat Exactly are Firearm Magazines?
Ah, the magazine, the unsung hero of the firearm. These little gems are what make any gun a “repeating” firearm, and their creation single handedly changed the face of modern warfare.
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