Though there is plenty of controversy over whether or not people should own a gun, there are both sides that have valid points along with some advantages and disadvantages. However, at this time it boils down to the freedom to choose to lawfully own a firearm. With every choice comes a consequence, it could be…
During the turn of the century all the western European countries, and the US had equipped themselves with very similar weapons. Bolt actions and with similar performing cartridges. The Brits and the Czar’s Russians had rimmed cartridges, while nearly everyone else went rimless. Rimless cartridges feed smoother through bolt actions and are superior in machineguns.…
Improving your rifle shooting is mostly about executing form and shooting techniques with frequency and repetitive practice. Improving your rifle shooting can be done in a number of ways. Today, however, we at Shooting Range Industries would like to share a few ideas to help you improve your rifle shooting. How to Improve Rifle Shooting…
Back in the day of black powder, bullets where cast solid from lead or a lead alloy. Antinomy has the property when added to lead to harden the bullet to prevent deformation prior to shooting. Antinomy and lead is leading alloy for bullets and have been for some time. Bullets may have been wrapped in…
Excessive twist can be detrimental to accuracy and bullet integrity. The 40-grain bullet for the 22 Hornet is a light, thin jacketed bullet intended to be effective on varmints below about 2000 fps but will disintegrate at velocity of 3000+ fps and high spin rates. If the bullet is over stabilized the point will not…
When the bullet leaves the barrel, the rifling has imparted spin to stabilize the bullet in flight. Factors to be considered are: – Over stabilization affects accuracy – The longer the bullet the faster the twist needed – Excessive rpm can cause the bullet jacket to fail due to centrifugal forces. Thin varmint bullets use…
Using your guns on the range is the safest spot to fine tune your skills and gain experience and familiarity. Shooting ranges are ideally used for those wanting to improve their shooting attributes, whether you use firearms professionally or recreationally. Additionally, the shooting range provides an opportunity to relieve built up stress and increase physical…
Back in the 1860’s after the Civil War the U.S. adopted the .50-70 cartridge for the trap-door conversion of the Springfield rifle. Latter they switched to the .45-70. Keep in mind that the .45-70 weighs 9.375 pounds per 100 rounds and is bulky. Understanding Bullet Grain Fast forward to WW1. A 100 rounds of .30-06…
