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Author: Jim Harmer

Jim Harmer is a host of the Backfire Youtube channel. He has managed multiple gun ranges, and has hunted around the world. He is a well-known entrepreneur, having started many successful online brands, and lives in St George, Utah.
Best Reloading Powder Measure Under $500 (RCBS vs Hornady vs Frankford Arsenal vs Lyman)
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Best Reloading Powder Measure Under $500 (RCBS vs Hornady vs Frankford Arsenal vs Lyman)

ByJim Harmer September 22, 2022February 4, 2023

Over the last year, I’ve noticed that the slowest step in my reloading process is dispensing powder. Also, I’ve been…

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Cheapest Rifle Cartridges to Shoot (In a handy table)
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Cheapest Rifle Cartridges to Shoot (In a handy table)

ByJim Harmer August 18, 2022November 17, 2022

It’s no secret to anyone that the price of factory ammunition has skyrocketed over the last few years–like most everything…

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6.5 PRC vs 7 PRC vs 300 PRC: A ballistics comparison (plus hands-on experience)
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6.5 PRC vs 7 PRC vs 300 PRC: A ballistics comparison (plus hands-on experience)

ByJim Harmer August 17, 2022November 21, 2022

The “PRC” line of rifle cartridges has been incredibly popular over the last few years. Lately, it feels like half…

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Chart of All Rifle Cartridges by Case Capacity
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Chart of All Rifle Cartridges by Case Capacity

ByJim Harmer August 12, 2022March 11, 2023

Knowing the internal volume of a rifle cartridge, or its water capacity, is a valuable metric for understanding the cartridge’s…

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Highest BC 7mm (.284 caliber) Bullet Comparison Chart
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Highest BC 7mm (.284 caliber) Bullet Comparison Chart

ByJim Harmer July 4, 2022October 14, 2022

Many shooters choose 7mm cartridges for the potential of incredibly high BC bullets. I count myself among them, and I…

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Highest BC 6.5mm (.264 caliber) Bullets: A comparison chart
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Highest BC 6.5mm (.264 caliber) Bullets: A comparison chart

ByJim Harmer June 29, 2022January 2, 2023

If you’re like me, ballistic coefficient is one of the first things you look at when determining what bullet you…

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7mm PRC: Complete ballistic data (recoil, trajectory, energy)
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7mm PRC: Complete ballistic data (recoil, trajectory, energy)

ByJim Harmer June 25, 2022March 7, 2023

Hornady has an incredible track record with cartridges over the last 20 years: 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, 300 PRC, 17HMR….

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Top 15 Most Popular Rifle Cartridges (2023 Edition)
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Top 15 Most Popular Rifle Cartridges (2023 Edition)

ByJim Harmer May 19, 2022March 7, 2023

I have been tracking the most popular rifle cartridges for the last several years, and it’s always fascinating to see…

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15 Best Rifle Scopes for Hunting in 2022
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15 Best Rifle Scopes for Hunting in 2022

ByJim Harmer March 18, 2022February 6, 2023

After reviewing dozens of scopes from many different companies ranging in price from $50 to well over $2,000, I am…

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Shotgun Recoil Table: 12-gauge vs 20-gauge vs .410
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Shotgun Recoil Table: 12-gauge vs 20-gauge vs .410

ByJim Harmer December 31, 2021December 31, 2021

It is difficult to estimate the recoil of a shotgun because it depends on the action of the shotgun and…

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