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Steel Will Gekko 1505: A Folding Knife that Can Go Head-To-Head with a Fixed Blade? -- Review

Steel Will Gekko 1505: A Folding Knife that Can Go Head-To-Head with a Fixed Blade? — Review

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Intro is not yet a household name, that’s because they’ve only been around for about a year now.  But in the 12 months or so since their inception under their parent corporation, SMG Inc., they’ve certainly made a splash within the knife world. How did Steel Will differentiate themselves in a super crowded marketplace?  By [...]

OK, so maybe this isn't the most precise way to trim your cartridge cases...

Reloading: Trimming Cartridge Cases

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We’re continuing our coverage of reloading with an in-depth look at the options available for trimming up cases. This is how you ensure your recycled brass will fit in your gun.

Army Picks H&K for Sniper Rifle, Marines Go Back to Cleaning Rods

Army Picks H&K for Sniper Rifle, Marines Go Back to Cleaning Rods

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The U.S. Army has selected Heckler & Koch to build their updated CSASS rifles and the Marines are going back to the old way of cleaning theirs.

The resizing step does exactly what the name implies. Using a die like this Hornady .308 resizing die, you squish the fired case back into its original dimensions.

Reloading: Brass Resizing

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If you plan to reload, you will have to get very familiar with your brass. Here we talk about how to resize cases, and what to watch out for. There are a lot of variations from the various manufacturers, and several things you must watch for.

The AAC Illusion 9mm installed on my Beretta 92 FS

Suppressor Review: AAC Illusion 9mm

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The new AAC Illusion provides a new twist on the traditional silencer design–a tubular can with a shape that means you won’t need new sights. And we’ve found some new 9mm ammo that runs clean in suppressors. Read the review.

Best Tactical Budget Blade?  Hoffner Folding Knife -- Review

Best Tactical Budget Blade? Hoffner Folding Knife — Review

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I was introduced to Brian Hoffner and his knives at SHOT 2016. He’s an extremely friendly guy with a great personality. Hoffner has an impressive 30+ year background training law enforcement agencies across the country specializing in weapons and tactics.

A vibrating tumbler will get your brass clean. The dryer sheets shown here help collect some of the dirt so the cleaning media lasts longer.

Reloading: Brass Cleaning and Preparation To Load

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Reloading has many steps. Some of them aren’t as sexy as others. But today, we’re getting down and dirty cleaning brass. There are numerous ways to do it, and numerous gadgets that can help.

Aero Precision Launching M16A4 Special Edition Series

Aero Precision Launching M16A4 Special Edition Series

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Aero Precision is announcing a collection of new products for fans of full-size AR-15s and America’s iconic fighting rifles with their new M16A4 Special Edition series.

What do you really need to reload your own ammunition? Read on to find out...

Reloading: The Gear You Need And What It’ll Cost You

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The first question prospective reloaders always ask me is, “How much will it cost me to get started?” The problem with that question is that it depends. It depends on whether you want to reload for rifle, pistol, or both. It depends on the number of calibers you want to reload. But more than anything, it depends on your personal definitions of needs and wants.

Awesome Burris Promo: Free FastFire 3 with 3x or 5x AR Scope

Awesome Burris Promo: Free FastFire 3 with 3x or 5x AR Scope

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For a limited time only Burris is giving away FastFire 3 red dot reflex sights with the purchase of one of their fixed 3x or 5x riflescopes. This combination gives shooters the ability to make precise shots at long ranges and switch over to an unmagnified sight for fast, close-up shooting.