If you’re just getting started in learning about firearms, it can be really complicated to understand all the different calibers and what each cartridge is capable of. Let’s begin with understanding what caliber actually means. “Caliber” is a measurement in inches of the internal width of a firearm’s barrel, and consequently the width of the…
Need to start thinning the coyote population near you? Look at any of these 10 capable rifles; they will help you on your mission. What Makes These Rifles Coyote Killers: Not every rifle model on this list is designed specifically for taking predators or varmints, though some are predator-specific guns. When choosing a rifle to…
The 7mm Remington Magnum was introduced in 1962 with Remington’s new 700 action. Since 1962 the 7mm Rem Mag has exploded in popularity and can boast of being one of the most popular magnum cartridges available to date. The 7mm’s has a large variety of bullets available making it an acceptable cartridge for anything from…
Gaston Glock introduced the Glock 17 in 1982 and it has since become one of the most popular pistols ever made. The Glock 17 lacks a manual safety which the shooter disengages with their thumb. This has greatly added to their acceptance in the shooting world and for good reason. A loaded Glock pistol is…
I’ve owned several Mosin Nagant rifles. It’s by far my favorite military surplus bolt-action rifle. The Mosin Nagant will kill every animal in North America and can shoot as good as 0.75 MOA with basic modifications and good ammo. It is a practical hunting rifle and is common at milsurp shooting competitions. The drawbacks to…
In years gone by, when shooters want to find a cartridge with excellent ballistics, they often look at how much the bullet drops in its trajectory; however, with the popularity of laser rangefinders, the amount of drop is not nearly as important as the wind drift or wind deflection of the bullet. Wind is much…
A few years ago, I noticed my two boys needed some toughening up. Too many trips to all-inclusives or amusement parks. I wanted to start them hunting, but I wanted them to enjoy the experience. I began taking them on guided hunting trips with high success rates to get them excited about it, and it…
Does your gun shoot rimfire or centerfire cartridges? First and foremost, only fire the cartridge that your gun is chambered for. You can differentiate between a centerfire and rimfire gun by looking at the base of the cartridge it shoots. If there is a circular primer in the middle, it is a centerfire cartridge. Rimfire…
Being up close to a Grizzly is a nerve-wracking experience. After a hunter recounted to me his experience of being severely mauled on a mountainside, I decided to write this article. In general, the .45 acp is a poor choice for bear defense. The round is slow, fat, and has fairly poor penetration on tough-skinned…
Striker-fired handguns have exploded in popularity and acceptance since the early 1990s. Law enforcement, the military, and the shooting public have all found reasons to prefer them over hammer-fired handguns. This spike in popularity is understandable once the advantages of striker-fired pistols are explained. The striker-fired handgun appeals to shooters because they offer more “bang…