Along about 1856 Horace Smith and Daniel Wesson introduced the .22 Short rimfire metallic cartridge. This round has been around for over 160 years and is the longest running production cartridge in the world. Meanwhile about 1860 Henry introduced the .44 Henry for use in their lever-action rifle. A bit anemic by modern standards but…
We covered in Rimfire – Part One the original .22 Short and all the subsequent rounds that were based on that case. The Longs and Long Rifles only increased the case length with rim and case diameter staying the same. The BB Cap and CB Cap just got shorter with lighter bullets. .22 Winchester Rimfire…
Most of us who shoot cut our targeting teeth on a .22 Long Rifle long gun of some type. This cartridge has probably been the top selling cartridge of all time. The .22 Short has an extended history being introduced by Smith & Wesson with black powder as the propellant with their No. 1 revolver…
Shooting Range Industries supports and promotes responsible and qualified gun owners. However, what happens when your firearm ends up in the wrong hands? Gun theft is quite common and if your home or vehicle gets broken into, your firearm could be stolen and used in a crime or sold on the black market. If your…
Any cartridge can be adopted to fulfill the requirements of a sniper cartridge. In fact, the rifle itself probably is what contributes more to the accuracy of the shot than what it is chambered for. For most nations the main rifle cartridge adopted is the cartridge used for sharpshooting, designated marksman (DM) and snipers. In…
Like auto enthusiasts and computer geek types, those who appreciate firearms tend to be ‘gearheads’. Merriam-Webster defines gearhead as: a person who pursues mechanical or technological interests (as in automobiles or computers) or guns. After all a gun is a machine, right? And that gun cleaning kit that looks like an attaché case wasn’t just…
A great range activity is sighting in that new hunting rifle before the hunting season opens. Iron sights or scopes the sights, gun and ammunition need to work in harmony to ensure clean and humane hits on game. Most of us don’t shoot our rifles much out of season but we need to ensure that…
Whether you are an avid hunter, competition shooter or a recreational shooter, accuracy is something that everyone wants to be better at. You can also do more to better your skills and hone in on accuracy. You want to start off with the fact that shooting techniques change depending on what you are shooting such…
