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The 6.5 Creedmoor – One-mile Gun with the NEW Hornady A-Tip?

The 6.5 Creedmoor – One-mile Gun with the NEW Hornady A-Tip?

In spite of the desert winds gusting over 18 mph, some of us were making contact with the plate, at 1,760 yards – one full mile – with a 6.5 Creedmoor.

Home Invasion Tips

Home Invasion Tips

Home invasions happen in even the best of neighborhoods. If it happens to you, your chances are better if you’ve prepared ahead of time. Here are some tips that can help protect you and your loved ones.

Canik ONE Series: Serious Bang for Your Buck

Canik ONE Series: Serious Bang for Your Buck

I had handled Canik pistols a couple of years ago at the SHOT show and have a couple of friends that shoot them but was a bit skeptical of how the Century Arms imports were going to perform; after all, they have an MSRP below $325, how good of a gun should you expect at that price point?

Predator Masters Carbon Fiber Tripod

Predator Masters Carbon Fiber Tripod

Heavy duty lightweight carbon fiber tripod provides stable shooting platform for competition, predator hunting, optics, range finders, or photography.

The "Weight" Is Over for the P320 X-Five Legion!

The “Weight” Is Over for the P320 X-Five Legion!

Every new gun evaluation always seems to wind up focusing on one key element of the firearm. For some it’s the trigger, other times it might be aesthetics or accuracy. And although this is the first polymer-framed pistol that SIG has branded with their LEGION moniker, the moment I picked it up I knew what this story would be all about – it’s weight!

The People’s Rifle, At A People-Friendly Price:  The New Mauser 18

The People’s Rifle, At A People-Friendly Price: The New Mauser 18

The People’s Rifle is made for shooters or hunters who want functionality first and foremost, including exceptional accuracy.

Getting Started With Concealed Carry

Getting Started With Concealed Carry

Carrying a gun discreetly for self-defense requires good equipment and training.

Building an AIMS-74 - An Interesting AK-74 Varient

Building an AIMS-74 – An Interesting AK-74 Varient

Building an AK is a very fun and satisfying experience. It is often the only way to obtain an example of a particular model. I encountered a lot of interesting variants of Kalashnikov in my time overseas. I have really enjoyed cloning different models that I encountered.

Clay Tests Hornady’s 88-Grain Foray Into the Valkyrie Game

Clay Tests Hornady’s 88-Grain Foray Into the Valkyrie Game

We got a chance this week to really wring out the new 224 Valkyrie loading from Hornady, the 88-grain special announced at the NRA show back in April. Valkyrie has been a strange animal over the last year. It has the potential to change how we think of small frame AR’s, and what they are capable of. But it has not been without controversy.

The Assassination of John Lennon

The Assassination of John Lennon

The story of the assassination of John Lennon and a quick rundown of the revolver that was used.