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Making Long Range Ammo Testing Easier
The SOLO personal electronic target system uses sensors attached to the target frame that acoustically detect incoming supersonic bullets, along with a wireless link for connectivity to devices on the firing line. In other words: Eureka!
That’s Not A Barrel, THIS Is A Barrel
Check out this behind the scenes look at the U.S. Army's Watervliet Aresenal Rotary Forge, making a long range barrel for use in tanks and self-propelled artillery
Annual Precision Rifle Expo To Debut In September
This precision rifle event is meant to introduce novice shooters and long range experts into this fast-growing shooting sport. But hurry, it's expected to sell out fast!
10 Of Our Best Articles On Handloading, Part 2
Handy articles for handloading aficionados, including NAS3 loading, M72 Match Load, setting up a dedicated handloading area and more
Junior Olympic Championships: Smith, Moschetti Win Skeet Titles
Austen Smith and Nic Moschetti are this year's Women's and Men's NJOSC Skeet champions, respectively. Both wins came down to the wire in the Finals
New: Creedmoor Sports .30 Carbine Rifle Ammunition
Introduced in the 1940s for the U.S. Military's M1 Carbine, .30 Carbine Rifle Ammunition is still used for both hunting and self-defense
What’s In Your Range Bag, Kate Abeln?
After beginning with her grandpa as a youth, USA Shooting junior shooter Kate Abeln continues to make her mark at competitions
Action Pistol’s Vera Koo Retiring From Shooting Sports
Vera Koo answers the question: Why is she retiring from action pistol shooting? You will never guess the moment when she actually made the decision!
Why You Need To Learn The Bill Drill
Stressing the draw, target acquisition, and recoil control (at high speed), the Bill Drill is excellent practice for any action pistol competitor. This simple drill can teach shooters much!
Too Much Recoil? The Arisaka May Be Your Solution
The WWII Japanese Type 38 dates back to 1897. It’s comparatively mild 6.5x50 cartridge may suit the recoil-shy
Junior World Cup Germany: Morgan Phillips Continues Hot Streak, Wins 3-P Silver Medal
Two-time defending NCAA smallbore rifle champion Morgan Phillips is having a career year on the international stage with her latest trip to the podium for a silver medal in Germany at the ISSF Junior World Cup
Handloading Shell Shock Technologies NAS3 Cases
Will loading NAS3 cases instead of traditional brass save you money? SST claims these 9mm cases can be reused up to 32 times
8 Competitive Shooting YouTube Channels You Need To Watch
Here’s 8 of the top YouTube channels dedicated to competitive shooting, including the NRApubs channel, Julie Golob, the Miculeks and more!
Southern New England NRA Conventional Prone Regional
The 2018 tournament match winner broke the one-day NRA Regional National Record with an X-count of nine, find out who performed this feat!
New: Berger 7mm 184-grain F-Class Open Hybrid Target Bullet
The new bullet complements the .30 cal. 200.20x Hybrid Target bullet that was released last year in collaboration with the U.S. F-T/R Rifle Team. Designed by Bryan Litz, this is the official 7mm bullet of the U.S. F-Open Rifle Team
5-Time All-American Ben Estes Joins Creedmoor Sports
A starting student-athlete on the Murray State Rifle Team, Ben Estes new role will be to assist Creedmoor Sports Sales and Marketing Manager (and fellow award-winning competitive shooter) Brent Books
BB Gun: 2018 Daisy Nationals Begin This Weekend
Junior teams competing at the 2018 Daisy Nationals have qualified in the top three spots at state NRA-sanctioned matches
New: Warne Universal Scope Level
Long range precision shooters will appreciate this retractable scope level option from Warne, since can be deployed on the fly when needed, and can be mounted to your existing scope rings
Review: Kill Cliff Sports Drink
A clean sports drink that includes electrolytes, enzymes and vitamins to help support and recover from long fitness activities such as a match
Steel Challenge: Attendance Doubles at 2018 World Speed Shooting Championship
Not only did the total amount of shooters set a record, many of their scores at this year’s Steel Challenge World Speed Shoot broke records and made history. Approximately 250 shooters made for 638 total rifles & pistols being shot