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2018 NRA Extreme Long Range National Championships

Thu, 08/02/2018 - 10:37
Top Shooter Paul Phillips was using an Applied Ballistics rifle chambered in .416 Barrett, engaging targets between 1500 and 2000 yards at Camp Atterbury

Elizabeth Gratz Wins 2018 Lones Wigger Iron Man Trophy

Thu, 08/02/2018 - 09:12
At the conclusion of the National Smallbore Rifle Championships Elizabeth Gratz was the highest scoring shooter―and thus the 2018 Lones Wigger Iron Man trophy winner. Plus Metric Sling and F-Class results!

The Winchester Model 52

Wed, 08/01/2018 - 23:00
The Winchester Repeating Arms Model 52 was a bolt-action .22 cal. target rifle that shooters in the USA fell in love with, especially for competitive shooting

Competitors’ Corner: August 2018

Wed, 08/01/2018 - 12:12
Highlights from the August 2018 digital edition of Shooting Sports USA, the NRA’s competitive shooting journal

Ruger PC Carbine: A Well-Thought-Out Gun

Wed, 08/01/2018 - 11:44
The Ruger PC9 breaks apart easily, has generous real estate for mounting an optic, and accepts Glock magazines with an included adapter. Yes, please!

What Exactly Is Wind Drift?

Tue, 07/31/2018 - 21:00
Having problems with the wind? Crosswinds have plagued shooters for generations, our explanation will keep you on target

Tips From Emil Praslick On How To Determine Wind Direction

Tue, 07/31/2018 - 10:39
Our friend Emil Praslick shares how to determine the wind direction with an optic. Watch his video right now. You won’t regret it

NRA Sponsors 2018 Sportsman’s Team Challenge

Tue, 07/31/2018 - 05:50
While the focus of the event was competition, this year’s STC was also the final weekend push for the inaugural NRA 100K membership drive

Smallbore Nationals: Inaugural F-Class Match, U.S. Dewar & Randle Teams

Tue, 07/31/2018 - 00:00
Including coverage of the first day of any sight competition, team results and more

Daisy Red Ryder BB Gun Side Match At 2018 Smallbore Nationals

Mon, 07/30/2018 - 10:09
Fact: 20 customized, limited edition Red Ryder BB guns with the 2018 NRA Smallbore Nationals logo were awarded, thanks to Daisy Outdoor and Clyde Furr, the match director and side match organizer

New: Alliant Powder Green Dot Improved Formula

Mon, 07/30/2018 - 08:08
The new formula Green Dot powder lowers felt recoil, keeps your shotgun barrels cleaner, with precise burn rates that produce superiorly uniform patterns. Perfect for handicap trap loads!

New: 6.5 Creedmoor MOD*X Rifle From American Built Arms

Mon, 07/30/2018 - 06:46
Modularity reigns supreme with this new rifle chambered for the popular 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge, which marries Remington’s Model 700 SPS Tactical AAC-SD barreled action with the A*B Arms MOD*X Gen3 rifle chassis

Nightforce Optics Chosen For Marine Corps Mk13 Mod 7 Sniper System

Mon, 07/30/2018 - 05:47
Marine Corps Scout Snipers pick Nightforce’s 56mm ATACR dayscope for the new Mk13 Mod 7 sniper system

Smallbore Nationals: Prone Conventional Concludes, Metric Metallic Sights Day 1

Mon, 07/30/2018 - 04:29
Kevin Nevius is on a roll this summer, adding to his 2018 NRA Long Range Championship win with a Smallbore Rifle Conventional Any Sight title. Here’s out snapshot of what happened in Bristol over the weekend

History Of Fiocchi Ammunition

Fri, 07/27/2018 - 23:00
Fiocchi of America’s competitive clay target shotgun ammunition is made for shooters with gunpowder sourced from the U.S. with a name that has been synonymous with quality since 1876

Places To Shoot: Miami (Ohio) Rifle & Pistol Club

Thu, 07/26/2018 - 21:00
Since 1916, this range located near Cincinnati, Ohio, has been a safe and supportive environment for firearms education and competitive shooting

Smallbore Nationals: Metallic Sights Aggregate, Day 2

Thu, 07/26/2018 - 12:10
Our snapshot of events during the 2018 National Smallbore Rifle Prone Conventional Championships second full day of shooting

Gallery: 2018 NRA Pistol Nationals, Camp Perry Highlights

Thu, 07/26/2018 - 11:51
Some of the best photos from this year's NRA National Precision Pistol Championships, the Mayleigh Cup Team, the awards ceremony and more

.310 Martini Cadet: The Little Rifle That Could

Thu, 07/26/2018 - 05:56
Mini Martini Marksmanship: This miniature rifle was born out of the necessity to teach marksmanship skills with the simple and compact Martini action

Everything You Wanted To Know About AR-15 Service Rifle Iron Sights

Wed, 07/25/2018 - 20:30
To keep your bullets on target, you need to understand the strengths and weaknesses of iron sights. They still matter!

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