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Preview: Genesis Extreme Long Range 6-60x56 mm Riflescope

Mon, 03/19/2018 - 06:58
Shooting .338 Lapua at 4000 yards? This new game changer scope allows for 400 minutes of internal adjustment for ELR shooting.

Who Is Allowed To File A Challenge In Competition?

Sun, 03/18/2018 - 11:05
Short answer: When a competitor feels that a shot fired has been improperly evaluated or scored, the scoring may be challenged

In Pursuit of the Better Mousetrap: Takedown X22 Backpacker

Sat, 03/17/2018 - 10:03
Takedowns date back to the muzzleloader era, and they have been experiencing a renaissance of sorts over the past few years. Field Editor Art Merrill puts the Takedown X22 Backpacker through its paces in this month’s Product Focus.

Lanny Barnes and the Olympic Art Project

Fri, 03/16/2018 - 10:05
Biathlon competitor and 3-gunner Lanny Barnes was one of a few athletes that worked together this year in Korea to be part of a bigger picture—promoting art and Olympic values

Kim Rhode: 2017 ISSF Shooter of the Year

Fri, 03/16/2018 - 06:38
Six-time Olympic medalist and NRA Board Member Kim Rhode had another stellar season last year, with multiple international shooting victories.

Don’t Let Excess Baggage Keep You From Winning Scores

Thu, 03/15/2018 - 06:46
Sometimes the heaviest luggage is what we do. Try dumping your excess baggage before heading to the firing line.

Fix It, Color It, Turn It To Dust: 2018’s Newest Gear For Competitors

Thu, 03/15/2018 - 03:34
Some of the best new products for competitive shooters that we saw earlier this year at the 2018 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Nevada

Syntech Action Pistol Ammo: Faster, Smoother and Cleaner

Wed, 03/14/2018 - 10:35
Federal Premium Syntech Action Pistol ammo is built for competitive shooters, especially USPSA competition

What’s In Your Range Bag, Regina Milkovich?

Wed, 03/14/2018 - 03:33
Precision rifle shooter Regina Milkovich is the first female to have an overall win in a national-level precision rifle series competition

Henrik Larsen Wins 2018 NCAA Air Rifle Championship

Tue, 03/13/2018 - 04:16
Air rifle national champion Henrik Larsen helped the fourth-seed Kentucky rifle team win its second national title at the 2018 NCAA Championships

BB Gun: 53rd Annual Daisy National Championship

Tue, 03/13/2018 - 03:30
Junior competitors will be shooting the Daisy Champion 499B for this 5-meter BB gun competition

Biathlon: Kendall Gretsch, Dan Cnossen Win First-Ever U.S. Biathlon Gold In PyeongChang

Mon, 03/12/2018 - 23:00
History was made March 9 when Team USA won their first-ever Olympic or Paralympic biathlon gold medals at the Paralympic Winter Games in PyeongChang, Korea

Rifle Fundamentals: Shooting and Follow-Through

Mon, 03/12/2018 - 14:12
Follow-through is when you maintain aim, breath control, hold control and trigger control until after the shot has been fired and the gun has settled back into position

Shot Process: How To Fix Natural Point of Aim

Mon, 03/12/2018 - 11:01
To excel in competitive shooting, you must master natural point of aim! Make sure to follow through

Julie Golob: How She Inspired A Generation Of Competitive Shooters

Mon, 03/12/2018 - 10:36
It’s no secret that Julie Golob is one of the best shooters ever. What’s even more impressive are those she inspired to become competitors themselves

Morgan Phillips Wins 2018 NCAA Smallbore Rifle Championship

Mon, 03/12/2018 - 05:55
Phillips was able to repeat her 2017 NCAA Smallbore Championship victory with a stellar performance during this year's final

Vincent Hancock Wins Men’s Skeet Gold Medal at ISSF World Cup

Mon, 03/12/2018 - 04:27
The 2018 ISSF World Cup Series closed in Guadalajara, Mexico, with the Men’s Skeet final won by two-time Olympic Champion Vincent Hancock

NCAA Rifle: No. 4-Ranked Kentucky Wins 2018 National Championship

Sun, 03/11/2018 - 09:39
Kentucky posted their best score of the season to take down the five-time defending champions West Virginia by nine points

Preview: Boyds At-One Adjustable Gunstock for Shotguns

Thu, 03/01/2018 - 09:48
Available in April for Remington 870 and the Mossberg 500 shotguns

How To Shoot Better By Learning From Your Mistakes

Thu, 03/01/2018 - 09:28
Brass in the air and eyes open, following those sights into recoil. The sights are the mission and tell you where your bullet went. The mission is the sights! If you want to shoot better and learn from your mistakes, you have to know what your mission is

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