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31 Different .22 LR Loads
We tested 31 different .22 LR cartridges from several manufacturers useful for a variety of shooting sports including not just competitive shooting, but also plinking and varmint hunting
Book Review: Small-Bore Rifles A Guide For Rimfire Users
Interested in learning more about smallbore rifle shooting? You need to read this book!
Results: 2018 NRA National Smallbore Rifle Championships
Elizabeth Gratz wins the Lones Wigger Iron Man Trophy, becomes 2018 Iron Woman at NRA National Smallbore Rifle Championships
Remembering When Michelle Gallagher Won Her 3rd Long Range Championship
As a 20-year old, Michelle Gallagher defended her Long Range title at Camp Perry by firing a 1436-63X. Even at the ethereal range of 1000 yards, a mere three tie-breaking Xs separated Michelle from a field of 600
New: Sightmark Core Shot A-Spec Red Dot Sight
Coming soon: two new 5 MOA red dot models, both retailing for under $200
Results: 2018 Fullbore National Championships
This popular high power rifle match was held in September at the NRA Whittington Center. Also featured: the 17th annual Spirit of America Championship
4 Ways To Be A Conscientious Competitive Shooter
No one wants to be squadded with a bitter and pretentious stick in the mud! Here’s our top 4 tips to help you to not be “that” guy or gal
What’s In Your Range Bag, Serena Juchnowski?
Serena Juchnowski is a high power rifle shooter who has competed at the National Matches. She began shooting BB guns with her sister when she was young
Smallbore Results: Georgia State Conventional Prone, F-Class Championships
The 2018 State Smallbore Prone Championship was held at the River Bend Gun Club in September, also including the state’s first NRA F-Class Smallbore Championship
Review: Atlas Nemesis
An upper level pistol for upper level shooters. Or, those who want to be
Our Top 10 Tips For Beginning Competitive Shooters
Here’s our list of top 10 tips for newcomers to the competitive shooting sports
How To Optimize The SIG TACOPS For Competition
Barrel and trigger upgrades make this P226 variant a top candidate for bumping up to match grade status
All About Hodgdon Powder Company
We profile this powder business founded by Bruce Hodgdon that has been around since 1947
Pistol Grip Basics
Trigger squeeze is dependent on an effective grip, and lots of dry-fire practice is the only to learn how to keep from moving the sights on the firing line with a pistol
From Past To Present: High Power Rifle At The National Matches
From the formation of the first official championships to the National Matches of today, a look into the past shows how high power has been the backbone of the NRA national championship events
History Lesson: 1906 ‘Plinky’ Topperwein
Elizabeth “Plinky” Topperwein became the first woman ever to compete at an NRA match in 1906, opening the path of competition for many more women to come
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Colt
Since the 19th century, Colt has been at the forefront of the firearms industry―designing and building some of the most renowned guns of all time
Reloading Our Smallest ‘.223’: The .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire
The new capability to handload .22 WMR is an opportunity to explore its mysteries, and perhaps become the Sherlock Holmes-esque home ballistician who solves ‘The Adventure of the .22 Win. Mag. Rimfire’
Legends: Ernest Vande Zande 1948-2018
A world-class prone shooting champion and excellent coach, Ernie Vande Zande sadly passed away over the weekend at the age of 70
Robert Vadasz Extends NPSC Win Streak To 9
Last month in Albuquerque, U.S. Border Patrol Senior Agent Robert Vadasz won the NRA National Police Shooting Championship—securing a ninth consecutive victory and his 10th overall win at the match, which ties the current record