The lure of the magnum is not new. When the Dutch settled what today is South Africa they found that their weaponry was woefully inadequate for the surrounding game. Cape buffalo, elephant and rhino required some serious medicine to put them down. And lions were no push overs either. Because of the inefficiency of black…
When it comes to firearms, you can never be too safe. Whether you use the weapon for your career, self-defense, or for recreational purposes, people find themselves heading into a shooting range to engage in increasing the skills. No matter where you go with your gun, it is essential that safety measures are taken at…
When heading to the firing range, in order to stop the bullets from ricocheting around the building or stopping them from piercing through walls, bullet traps are implemented. To completely stop bullets in their tracks, making indoor shooting a completely safe and enjoyable activity, shooting ranges implement bullet traps along with meticulously engineering and using…
Shooting is a fun hobby. Where some go to the firing range for sport, others go to blow off steam or even for their career development. In any case, whether you are new to the range or been going a while, knowing what to avoid can make the experience safer and smoother. We at Shooting…
Those who enjoy a good cowboy yarn have come across some glaring mistakes by writers. How many times have you read a shooting was by a rifle not a handgun? The only repeating rifle prior to the 1876 Winchester were all pistol caliber repeaters or single shot large caliber guns. The 38-40 and 44-40 were…
Shotguns elicit images of stage coach guards armed with double-barreled 12-gauge shotguns with outside hammers. Others are of Elmer Fudd trying to collect Bugs Bunny or Daffy. The shotgun or fouling piece was used to collect birds on the wing or over water. Multiple pellets ensured hits on relatively fast-moving small targets. So, what is…
Long range precision shooting is a growing sport as different folks try to take the “ring” on their go around. The first record was a US Navy Seal at 5000 yards in September of 2017. That shattered the record of Hill Country Rifle Team of Texas when they shot at 3,800-yard and 4,120-yard records set…
Whether you are a gun enthusiast or you are a newbie, it is a good idea to know as much about the weapons you will be using. There are many parts to a gun that you want to look at and take into account. You should know about the caliber of a gun and what…
