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…
While the Base class in NRL22 has a combined budget limit of $1200 MSRP for the rifle and optics, Open Class has no such regulation. For the competitive shooter, this opens up a whole new world of possibilities including the chance to build an incredible target rifle to their personal specifications. Want to use the…
Firearms come in a variety of types, sizes, and shapes. In general every firearm is designed with a purpose. Today we will look at rifles and why rifles have long barrels. While there is no standard length of barrel that makes a firearm a rifle, rifles almost always have a barrel of extended length. The…
One of the first things a new gun owner runs into is the concept of caliber and all the different cartridges for sale at the local sporting goods store. This brings up a good question, can different ammo be shot through the same gun? With few exceptions, rifles, pistols, and shotguns can only shoot the…
Whether you are preparing for the elk hunt of your dreams or just deciding on your new elk rifle, these are the top 10 best elk hunting rifles for 2022. The 10 Best Elk Hunting Rifles Fierce Fury Christensen Mesa Bergara Premier Highlander Weatherby Mark V Weathermark Savage 110 Ultralight Browning XBolt Mountain Pro Tungsten…
You’ve been working on your vehicle, and now your clothes are saturated with a diesel smell. Or, you accidentally spilled diesel on your clothes, causing a stain and you can’t seem to get the smell out. Should you throw the clothes away? No! They’re still (mostly) completely salvageable. Below are the 10 best tricks I’ve…
Curious about hunting feral hogs in Alabama? Tired of hunting deer, duck, or turkey, and wanting a larger challenge? Want to take a hog hunting trip, but don’t know the best places to hunt? Below are the best places in Alabama to hunt feral hogs, as well as some tips and advice to make your…
When getting started with competitive shooting, the first challenge to come to mind is building a rifle that will do well in competition. A good rifle needs to be an extension of the shooter’s rifle skills, something that will work with rather than against the shooter. Rifles for the NRL22 competition are no different. When…
While the MeatEater crew may not publish directly a list of their specific equipment, with a little patience and some research we have identified some of the rifles that Steve Rinella does in fact shoot. These rifles are all similar but each are unique. Each of them is a high quality option, and represents a…
Members of the shooting community reload pistol ammunition for a variety of reasons. These can include cost savings, commercial availability, and tailoring a load for specific needs. The three consumable components that every reloader needs to purchase are bullets, primers, and smokeless gunpowder. Choosing a smokeless powder for reloading pistol ammunition is a critical step….