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Side Rail Fully Collapsable Stocks - Troy's M7A1 and Tomahawk PDW Stock Systems

Side Rail Fully Collapsable Stocks – Troy’s M7A1 and Tomahawk PDW Stock Systems

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As the interest in AR-15 rifles continues to grow, so does the desire to customize the guns to better fit our needs. For those wanting to downsize their AR beyond just a standard collapsible stock, enter the engineers and designers at Troy Industries. Long known for quality and innovation, Troy has presented two intriguing options for the serious rifle owner.

SAVAGE A17 Synthetic.17 HMR! - Review - (&Heads Up Current Rebates)

SAVAGE A17 Synthetic.17 HMR! – Review – (&Heads Up Current Rebates)

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Want to get a rebate to save some money on a great rimfire rifle? Then take a look at this full review of the impressive Savage A17 autoloading rifle in .17 HMR, a handy little shooter that packs a lot of performance in at a great (and now even better) price.

Can this basic Lee Breech Lock Challenger Reloading bundle get you started? Let's find out.

Can You Start Reloading For Less Than $200? A Look at Lee Breech Lock Challenger Kit

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The topic of discussion was whether you could get started reloading your own ammunition for less than $200.

Scope Mounting Made Easy With Wheeler Engineering Kit

Scope Mounting Made Easy With Wheeler Engineering Kit

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Purchase the product reviewed in this piece by clicking this link: To enter the Midsouth Shooters’ GunsAmerica Giveaway contest, click this link: https://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/landingpages/gunsamericagiveaway.aspx There are few things on this earth as satisfying as successfully completing a project with your own two hands.  Little gunsmithing projects invoke some of the same feelings and one of the [...]

Mossberg MMR AR-15 New M-Lok & Sub MOA - Full Review

Mossberg MMR AR-15 New M-Lok & Sub MOA – Full Review

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When it comes down to it, the AR is a highly established and popular design. But, that does not mean there is no room for improvement. And if you can do that and still make it affordable, then all the better. The new an improved M-Lok MMR might just fit that bill.

Gun Safe Buying Guide: Part 4—Fireproofing Your Gun Safe

Gun Safe Buying Guide: Part 4—Fireproofing Your Gun Safe

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Considering the everyday risks of fire in our homes that we all face, this disaster could be in the cards for any of us. What can we do to prepare our gun safes to withstand this potential known threat?

There are a plethora of scopes on the market. How do you find the right balance of quality, features, and price?

Optics Buying Guide: Do You Get What You Pay For With Scopes?

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There are some common rules of thumb about matching rifle and scope quality, but the 1:1 ratio is close enough. Hey, it’s even OK to drop down to 50% of the rifle price if you need to. The point is this: don’t buy a nice rifle and stick a cheap gun show scope on it.

Deal of the Week: Geissele G2S AR-15 Two-Stage Trigger

Deal of the Week: Geissele G2S AR-15 Two-Stage Trigger

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One of the most popular replacement AR triggers on the market comes from the good folks at Geissele. They have been building some of the best triggers available since 2004 and show no signs of letting up, and one of their more popular (and affordable, priced at $165) triggers is the G2S.

Budget Buy, Holiday Gift Idea: Montana X-Treme Cleaning Kit -- Review

Budget Buy, Holiday Gift Idea: Montana X-Treme Cleaning Kit — Review

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For me, the Montana X-Treme Cleaning Kit from Midsouth Shooters makes cleaning my rifle a quick, painless, and hassle-free experience, and I can’t imagine going back to my bargain bin rod and brush.

What are some of the things to consider when choosing a higher magnification scope?

Optics Buying Guide: Big Scopes

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So why would you want or need a very high magnification scope? There are two related reasons. You might need to see and hit a reasonably-sized target at very long range, or you might need to be able to see and hit a much smaller target at shorter ranges.