When the cost of a precision rifle can reach into the thousands of dollars it tends to be a little less practical, and unnecessary, to spend as much on the scope as you spent on the rifle. Starting out though, when you’re on a budget, finding a suitable optic for precision rifle competition that won’t break the bank isn’t easy. However, Burris is making the search easier with their XTR II line of scopes that are tailor-made for the beginning shooter at a price that some will find very easy to swallow.
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The Perfect Entry Level Optic: Burris XTR II 4-20x50mm
BY Ian Kenney Published: September 27, 2017 { 5 comments }Long Range Shooting – New GunsAmerica Specialty Publication – Fall 2017 Cover & Article Links
BY Administrator Published: September 27, 2017 { 28 comments }(ALL OF THE STORIES ON THIS PAGE ARE CLICKABLE – OR SCROLL DOWN) Featured Articles Deep Six: Ruger’s Precision Rifle in 6mm Creedmoor Breaks the 1,000-Yard Barrier Until recent years, owning a high-end chassis rifle was restricted to those with an excess cash problem, as many such rifles easily hit and surpass the $10,000 mark. [...]
Bushnell Legend T-Series Tactical Spotting Scope
BY Thomas Gomez Published: September 27, 2017 { 2 comments }Long range shooting is a discipline that requires quality gear. Typically the equipment needed for long range shooting is expensive. Now and then a company will offer a piece of kit that is well made and moderately priced. One such product that I have tested extensively over the course of this year is the Bushnell Legend T-Series Tactical Spotting Scope.
Gun Buybacks Are Waste of Time, No Evidence They Reduce Crime
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: September 27, 2017 { 19 comments }When it comes to feel-good window dressing that politicians use to show that they’re “fighting crime,” it doesn’t get any more ridiculous than gun buybacks.
Intro to Precision Rifle Series — Mindset, Equipment & Skills
BY Ian Kenney Published: September 26, 2017 { 2 comments }Precision Rifle Shooting (PRS) has been gaining a lot of ground in recent and with that an increasing interest in precision rifle competitions. I started shooting precision rifle competitions about 12 years ago and back then, the competitive landscape was different. There weren’t as many matches around as I was getting into it and there certainly weren’t any standardized rules about what was and wasn’t allowed.
High Threat Concealment Quick Response System: P320 X-Five with 84 Rounds On Tap
BY Clay Martin Published: September 26, 2017 { 6 comments }Several years ago, the first article I wrote for Guns America was about the VTAC Brokos Battle Belt. In a full tactical scenario, that model is hard to beat. But it does have limitations. The bulk that makes it comfortable with full up armor and the weight of charges and hand grenades are fine for [...]
Mossberg’s Waterfowl Slayer — The 930 Pro-Series Waterfowl
BY Alfredo Rico Published: September 26, 2017 { 2 comments }Having the right tool for the right job helps eek out the most enjoyment of the sport. When I was invited to go waterfowl shooting, I didn’t want to risk water damage to the wood on my upland shotgun. Falling in the water or being pelted by hours of rain is not uncommon when waterfowl hunting, so I knew I needed a shotgun designed for the wet environment of a waterfowl blind. Enter the Mossberg 930 Pro-Series Waterfowl, a 12 gauge, gas operated semi-automatic shotgun designed to take the abusive environment of waterfowl hunting.
NEW: NovX Stainless Steel, Copper Polymer Self-Defense 9mm Ammo
BY Laura Kovarik Published: September 26, 2017 { 7 comments }There’s a new product that shooters should keep an eye on. Timberghost Tactical LLC, a Georgia-based company, is taking the ammo world by storm with their new ammunition line: NovX, which is a stainless steel and copper polymer 9mm Luger +P. According to NovX, their 65-grain, standard pressure Engagement: Extreme Defense cartridges clock at 1,655 feet per second (fps).
Store Clerk Suspended Two Weeks for Shooting Armed Robber
BY Jordan Michaels Published: September 26, 2017 { 41 comments }A convenience store clerk in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has been suspended for two weeks after she used a firearm to defend herself during an armed robbery.
Despite Living with Guns, Most Evangelical Leaders Support Gun Control
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: September 26, 2017 { 38 comments }Despite the fact that 58 percent live in a household with guns, most Evangelical leaders support gun control.








