I’m new to reloading and jumping in head first with Hornady’s Lock-N-Load AP. While it isn’t overly complicated to set up, there are a lot of moving parts, all working in unison. Getting it right took longer than I’d anticipated, but I’ve learned a lot more than I had expected. Here is part one of a new series on reloading.
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Hornady’s Lock-N-Load–First Looks (Reloading)
BY Dave Higginbotham Published: December 16, 2014 { 25 comments }The New Ruger Gunsite Scout .308 Bolt Rifle – Full Review
BY Sam Trisler Published: December 16, 2014 { 148 comments }Ruger has been announcing news about their new guns on the same day they hit stores. This means you can read this review and be on the range with their new rifle this afternoon–if you’re that motivated. And you might be after you read this review. I’ve shot a lot of rifles this year, and this is one of the best.
Choosing a Cowboy Action Holster~El Paso Saddlery
BY Dave Higginbotham Published: December 14, 2014 { 12 comments }No Cowboy is complete without a match set of shooting irons. And every gun needs a holster. If you are looking for that edge in the SASS ccowboy shooting sports, or just wanting that extra flair to finish off your period-correct costume, El Paso Saddlery has you covered. They make some outrageous leather rigs. Here’s some thing to look for for your single action set-up.
Kahr CT380–The Perfect Pocket Pistol?
BY Jacob Epstein Published: December 14, 2014 { 55 comments }Sometimes mouse guns are too damn small. Not the Kahr CT 380. This pocket .380 is incredibly easy to conceal, but makes none of the compromises some guns make on the race to the bottom. If you are looking for a solid .380 for a back-up gun, the CT 380 may be it. And the price tag makes it look even better.
New PWS Shaw’s All MK114
BY Dave Higginbotham Published: December 13, 2014 { 9 comments }Daniel Shaw, head of firearms instruction at Thunerbird Tactical, is such a badass that PWS has built a limited number of rifles with his name on them. These MK114s with a personal touch. Check them out here, first.
Benelli M4 Raven Stock from ATI
BY Jacob Epstein Published: December 12, 2014 { 6 comments }Benelli’s M4 is a hard working shotgun that’s as at home on the three gun course as it is on the battlefield. And ATI has a stock set for the M4 that gives the shotgun an even more aggressive look, while providing performance upgrades that make shooting the M4 much easier on the shooter. Read our review.
Ruger’s SASS Tricked-out Vaqueros —Cowboy Shooting
BY Sam Trisler Published: December 12, 2014 { 17 comments }Cowboy action shooting is growing in popularity. The guns are kind of like NASCAR race cars–stock, sort of. They begin as stock guns, but get all tricked out on their way to SASS competition. Now Ruger is making matched sets of SASS ready Vaqueros that are already tricked out and ready to rock the steel bad guys. So pistoleros–strap on your chaps and dust off your Stetsons. We’re getting all cowboy in this Vaquero review.
Build Your Own M1 Garand – In Person CMP Advanced Maintenance Class
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: December 12, 2014 { 8 comments }From CMP, “There is an $1,800 fee for the class and includes the CMP Special Rifle that participants will build in the class and three lunches that are provided. The class fee of $800.00 will be charged to the credit card provided approximately 4-5 weeks prior to the class.”
SilencerCo’s Osprey Suppressor Is One Cool Bird
BY Tom McHale Published: December 11, 2014 { 6 comments }Everyone should have a silencer. They are legal in most places, but should be legal everywhere. And they shouldn’t require any extra paperwork, at all. They make shooting safer, and more fun. Today, we’re putting the SilencerCo Osprey through its paces. This .45 can is unique, and effective. Check out our review.
Top 5 Contenders for the Army’s New Sidearm
BY Dave Higginbotham Published: December 10, 2014 { 116 comments }Was there a more contentious firearms decision than the one that awarded Beretta the contract to replace the venerable 1911? I don’t think so. And now the Army is at it again. They want to replace the M9 with a Modular Handgun. Who will compete? Here are my picks for the top 5 entries into the circus.









