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All I want for Christmas: Blannelberry’s Blade Edition

All I want for Christmas: Blannelberry’s Blade Edition

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Here is a look at some of the awesome knives I want for Christmas.

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Reloader’s Holiday Gift Guide

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Reloading is a gear heavy sport! So there are always options for that reloader on you list. Sneak a peak at their set-up and see what they’re missing. And then check out our suggestions–we’ve got something for every price range.

Recover 1911 Grips and Holster

Recover 1911 Grips and Holster

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Need a light on your 1911? Check out Recover. They have grips and holsters, too. This system allows you to take the standard 1911 and give it a whole new life.

Reloading: Is it Worth it?  The Frugal Novice Weighs In

Reloading: Is it Worth it?  The Frugal Novice Weighs In

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Looking at the costs of reloading, the frugal novice asks herself: is it really worth all the hassle?

Saunders Museum: Best Kept Ozark Secret

SOG’s Micron II: $25 Keychain Knife

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Need a small, affordable and compact keychain knife? SOG’s Micron II is exactly that. Priced below $25, it’s not a bad buy.

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Meprolight’s New Low-Light Sights

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Night sights have a devoted cult following. Anyone who carries everyday is well aware that they may need to use their gun in a low light environment. And most black sights, and some of the white dots, just don’t stand out well enough for accurate shot placement. But check out these Meprolights.

So if you have buckets of range brass, is it worth the trouble to sort each and every one by brand?

Reloading Science: Do You Really Need To Sort Your Brass?

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Using identical cartridge cases is a big deal for bench rest shooters and anyone else concerned with improving groups by tenths or even hundredths of inches. But what about for plinking, practice and self defense?

The Llama Micro Max 380

SHOT Show Pre-View–New Guns from NASGW 2016

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We recently took a trip to the Big Easy for the NASGW expo–and we got a sneak peak at some of what’s going to be announced at SHOT. Here are some of the ones we can talk about now.

Troy Takes on the AK-47

Troy Takes on the AK-47

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What happens when an innovative AR maker takes on the task of modernizing the AK-47? The results, at least in Troy’s case, are almost perfect. Their new furniture gives you the option to add lights, lasers, grips, and optics as easily as you would on most other black rifles.

Five Tips for the Novice Reloader

Five Tips for the Novice Reloader

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If you’ve never reloaded before I want to caution you to FOLLOW DIRECTIONS. I realize most of you are men and that goes against the very fiber of which you’re made, but the manufacturers know of what they speak.