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Q&A: 7.62x51mm in a .308 Win. Lever-Action

Q&A: 7.62x51mm in a .308 Win. Lever-Action

Do you have extraction problems when using 7.62x51mm ammo in a .308 Win. lever-action rifle?...
Q&A: .30-Caliber Twist Rates

Q&A: .30-Caliber Twist Rates

Confused about .30-cal. twist rates? Here are some answers.
Q&A: .45 ACP Overall Length

Q&A: .45 ACP Overall Length

Confused about .45 ACP length when handloading or reloading? Here are some answers.
Classic SSUSA: 1911 Tuning Recommendations

Classic SSUSA: 1911 Tuning Recommendations

What to do (and not to do) when case mouths are damaged during ejection.
What Is .30-06 Ackley Improved?

What Is .30-06 Ackley Improved?

All about this interesting wildcat cartridge.
Meeting Major Power Factor With A 4-Inch Revolver Barrel And Moon Clips

Meeting Major Power Factor With A 4-Inch Revolver Barrel And Moon Clips

Is there a difference in velocity from the same loads fired from semi-automatics and revolvers?...
Rifle Trigger Control Tips

Rifle Trigger Control Tips

Having good trigger technique is critical for good scores in popular rifle shooting disciplines.
Lithgow SMLE Mk III Question

Lithgow SMLE Mk III Question

A reader submitted this query about a sling attachment point for his Lithgow No. 1...
How Often Should You Clean Your Smallbore Rifle?

How Often Should You Clean Your Smallbore Rifle?

When any gun barrel fouls and starts to lead, it will lose accuracy. So when...
How Much Is A Minute?

How Much Is A Minute?

What is the exact size of a minute of angle at 100 yards? Here is...
How To Find Target Shooting Books Published By NRA

How To Find Target Shooting Books Published By NRA

Tips on how to find classic firearms books published by the NRA in the past.
What To Know Before You Buy A Used Unertl 100 mm Spotting Scope

What To Know Before You Buy A Used Unertl 100 mm Spotting Scope

Is the Unertl 100 mm team spotting scope the best ever made? Here’s what to...
How Magnification Influences Target Size And Clarity

How Magnification Influences Target Size And Clarity

Does magnification with a scope sacrifice image clarity and perception? For starters, with target-sized objects...
Why Different People Using The Same Gun Shoot Different Groups

Why Different People Using The Same Gun Shoot Different Groups

Shooting is highly personal—when a gun is sighted-in, it’s sighted-in to that individual
What Causes Poor Trigger Technique?

What Causes Poor Trigger Technique?

How’s your hold? Sounds easy, right? Here are a few tips that will help you...
Why Does Ballistic Coefficient Improve With Heavier Bullets?

Why Does Ballistic Coefficient Improve With Heavier Bullets?

Ever notice that the ballistic coefficient of identical-diameter bullets increases with heavier bullets?
Do Heavy Bullets Cause Rifle Groups To Widen?

Do Heavy Bullets Cause Rifle Groups To Widen?

Do match rifle bullets with improved BC cause groups to spread out when reloading?
How To Make A Personal Eye Blind

How To Make A Personal Eye Blind

When making an eye blind, the first thing to keep in mind is the purpose...
Gunsmithing Q&A: Service Rifle Trigger Job

Gunsmithing Q&A: Service Rifle Trigger Job

Virginia master gunsmith David Sams explains the pros and cons of having a trigger job...
Gunsmithing Q&A: Best Finish For Competition Guns

Gunsmithing Q&A: Best Finish For Competition Guns

What’s the best finish for a gun that will be taking a lot of abuse...
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