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An Evolving Alliance: 1909 National Matches
This was the year that not only produced higher scores, but also more shooters in attendance at the National Matches. And the 1909 Board Match Report stated in part, "It is possible that had we possessed a National Match from 1850 to 1860 the great Civil War might have been averted."
Our Top 10 Articles Of 2020
Now that we are near the end of the year, we're proud to present the top 10 articles featured on the website in 2020.
Competitors’ Corner: January 2021
Highlights from the January 2021 issue of Shooting Sports USA, the NRA's competitive shooting journal.
How To Solve Minor Pistol Barrel Fitting Issues
What to do when your drop-in barrel doesn’t quite drop in your pistol.
Team Bushnell’s Mark Cooper Finishes Strong At PRS Pro-Series Finale
Cooper cruised to the 2020 PRS Tactical Division Championship using his Bushnell Elite Tactical riflescope.
How Physical Fitness Will Improve Competitive Shooting Performance
A happy and healthy life is really pretty simple. Over time, the author discovered some of the best exercises for competitive shooters. Read his advice.
The Lord Wakefield Match History (Part 1)
The first installment of our look back at U.S. participation in the Lord Wakefield International Postal Match.
Shooters Using Hornady A-Tip Bullets Top PRS Season Finale Leaderboard
Austin Orgain, Doug Koenig, Mark Cooper and George Gardner performed admirably at the 2020 PRS Pro-Series Finale in Ninnekah, Oklahoma.
Less Is More: ModShot For Speed Shooting
A minimalist design, along with the use of modern materials allows for maximum weight reduction without sacrificing rigidity.
Review: Caesar Guerini Invictus Sporting M-Spec
With outstanding balance, this smooth handling scattergun with fixed chokes is a clay shooter’s dream. There is nothing quite like a fine Italian shotgun.
History Of U.S. Participation In The Interallied Smallbore Rifle Team Match
The Fedération Interalliée Des Anciens Combattants (English: The Interallied Federation of War Veterans Organizations) Interallied Smallbore Rifle Team Match, colloquially known as the "FIDAC," was born after WWI.
Zach Kienbaum Wins 2020 NSCA Southeast Regional Title
The Team Winchester sporting-clays shooter continued his hot streak while in the Sunshine State.
Antwerp 1920 Olympics: Everything But The Kitchen Sink (Part 2)
The second installment of our deep dive on shooting events at the 1920 Summer Olympic Games.
Team Beretta Shines At Florida Sporting Clays Championship
Beretta shooters secured 13 podium finishes in six different events at the 2020 Florida Sporting Clays Championship in Sumterville, Fla.
Demystifying Ruger 10/22 Rotary Magazine Maintenance
Don’t fear the Ruger. Avoid problems while cleaning and reassembling your Ruger 10/22 rotary magazines with these tips.
Magnetospeed Acquired By Kestrel Ballistics Parent Company Nielsen-Kellerman
Nielsen-Kellerman adds Magnetospeed, builder of top chronograph products, to Kestrel's Ballistics division. The union should prove popular with precision rifle shooters, or anyone who is a fan of precision gadgets.
New Dates For NRA’s 150th Annual Meetings & Exhibits
The NRA has rescheduled its 150th Annual Meetings & Exhibits to Sept. 3-5 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas.
Surviving The Ammo Shortage
Staying in match shape doesn’t require a lot of practice ammunition—these drills will help.
Surviving The Ammo Shortage
Staying in match shape doesn’t require a lot of practice ammunition—these drills will help.
New: Meopta MeoStar B1 Plus Binoculars
The new B1 Plus is built with a rugged aluminum alloy body to withstand extreme conditions.