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Kaboom: The Consequences Of A Blown-Out Case
Avoid case rupture by always inspecting your brass, and discarding any cases that are damaged or defective in any way!
Rifle Methods, Mindset & Magic
Olympic medalists and National Championship winners share their competitive rifle secrets in this classic Shooting Sports USA article
All About Sierra Bullets
For over 60 years, Sierra has kept their focus on making the most accurate bullets for target shooting and for hunting. Mission accomplished!
New: Starline Brass Adds .222 Remington, .30-30 Winchester
Two new calibers of brass are available now from Starline, one is popular for varminting and the other is a throwback to the late 19th century that is still popular today
Silhouette Rifle: How To Pick A Spotter
Imagine every shot is its own match. It counts for nothing and it counts for everything all at once.
Pistol Trigger Squeeze
These tips will have you keeping your sights still while moving your pistol trigger in no time
Review: Cordova 50 Medium Hard Body Chest Cooler
A durable, rugged chest cooler that keeps items cool for a long time, without taking up too much space thanks to advanced insulation
Feeling Nostalgic? Buy One Of These New Adult-Sized Red Ryder BB Guns
Remember those first shots you took back when you were a kid? These new Red Ryder BB Guns for adults are available in two kits for a limited time from Daisy, so act fast and get yours now!
High Pressure Loads In Shell Shock NAS3 Cases
Do NAS3 cases work for +P and 9 Major like brass cases? Will the primer pockets loosen from high pressure? Could gunpowder selection extend their life? We answer these questions and more
An Ad Hoc History Of Rifle Metallic Silhouette, Part 1
This first installment of our two-part series showcases the evolution of Silhouette Rifle from a backwoods sport played by bored Mexican soldiers, to its heyday in the 1970s and 1980s, to today and the modern game
First Annual Precision Rifle Expo A Success
There was no shortage of both novice shooters and industry professionals at this 2-day precision rifle shooting event that included rifle and chassis manufacturers, optics, accessories, ammunition, barrel and reloading/handloading companies
Front Sight Focus―Why?
When beginning as a competitive handgun shooter, focusing on the front sight will keep everything line up nicely
Groovy: Tip-Offs For .22s―Or Maybe Not
Receiver grooves accept only tip-off rings. The .22 rimfire’s minimal recoil makes the concept viable.
New: 6mm Creedmoor Savage MSR 10 Long Range Rifle
New from Savage Arms is the high-performance MSR 10 Long Range in the popular long range 6mm Creedmoor caliber
Lena Miculek Wins Third Consecutive NRA World Shooting Championship High Woman Award
Adding to an already impressive year for the young shooter, Lena Miculek won a record third High Woman Championship at the event, held at Peacemaker National Training Center in West Virginia
New: Sightmark Cantilever Scope Mounts
These new cantilever mounts come in 30mm or 34mm sizes, covering a wide variety of popular competition riflescopes
‘Don’t Be That Guy!’―President’s Hundred Edition
Handloading tips mixed with humor from our friends at the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit, this article focuses on how one shooter’s misadventures led to the answer to an often-asked exterior ballistics question
New: Berger Match-Grade Ammunition
Berger’s goal with their new Match-Grade Ammunition was simple: develop ultra-premium ammo, assembled with high quality components, and available to customers at fair prices
Review: Rock River 1911A1 NM Hardball
A quintessential slab-side 1911—from the thumb safety to the beavertail. A perfect gun for bullseye shooting
Tim Yackley Becomes Youngest Ever To Win NRA World Shooting Championship
At the age of 20, Tim Yackley became the youngest shooter ever to win the title of “World’s Greatest Shooter” at Peacemaker National Training Center in West Virginia