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First RCBS Rumble Precision Rifle Series Match A Success
The first-ever RCBS Rumble Precision Rifle Series competition was held August 4-6 in RCBS’s and GA Precision’s own backyard near Pleasant Hill, Missouri. Seventy-five PRS Pro Series shooters attended the match, which sold out of registration spots in less than an hour. The RCBS Rumble provided a fast-paced, challenging course …
Browning Citori White Lightning
This week, we’re taking a closer look at the Browning Citori White Lightning. An over/under scattergun, the White Lightning is an elegant upland piece, complete with a highly ornate receiver engraved with its name on the underside. Utilizing a mid-bead for a more precise pointing system, this Citori marries practical function with …
Florida Expands Gator-Hunting Hours and Equipment
Gargantuan gators beware! Florida’s 2022 hunting season started on Monday, 8/15 with brand new rules regarding hunting hours and acceptable equipment. Gator hunting is now allowed 24-hours a day, up from the 17-hours that used to primarily target night and early mornings. As far as equipment is concerned, pneumatic air-bows attached to …
Easy-Packin’ Powerhouses: The Taurus Defender 605 & Model 327
Taurus Intl. Mfg. Inc. has a long and storied history of producing double-action revolvers. Its roots go back to 1924 when a small tool-and-die-forging plant, called Forjas Taurus (the name would later be changed to Taurus Armas), was established in Porto Alegre, Brazil. By 1941, the first Model 38101SO revolver was in production. It …
Preview: Talley Mfg. Anti-Cant Indicator
An easy upgrade for Talley’s factory scope rings is the company’s anti-cant indicator, a simple accessory that helps shooters get on target—especially distant ones. The indicator is a direct ring-cap replacement, via four screws, and can be installed in minutes onto one of Talley’s many ring options. A built-in spirit …
Smith & Wesson CEO Issues Strong Statement In The Face Of 2nd Amendment Attacks
Amid an unprecedented and unjustified attack on the firearm industry, Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. President & CEO Mark Smith responded Monday with the following statement: “A number of politicians and their lobbying partners in the media have recently sought to disparage Smith & Wesson. Some have had the audacity to …
5 Signs Of A Bad Gun Range
A shooting range should be a relatively simple operation, right? After all, what does one really need other than a good hill of dirt and perhaps a place to hang a target? Well, since you clicked on this article, you likely already know the answer to these questions. Perhaps you …
Are Pistol Iron Sights Destined For Extinction? 7 Experts Answer
The first red-dot sight designed for a firearm came from Aimpoint nearly 50 years ago. It quickly staked a claim in the rifle world and—after shedding cumbersome bulk—is taking the pistol market by storm. The popularity shows in the number of handguns that ship wearing either an optic or factory-cut slide for …
First Look: Ammo, Inc. Green Streak Ammo
Ammo, Inc. of Scottsdale, Arizona is bringing to market a new type of green tracer round that uses their established “O.W.L” technology, which has been serving the industry for some time with their “red” tracers. Ammo, Inc.’s Streak ammunition is unique and is different than traditional tracer ammunition which uses pyrotechnics …
Review: Versacarry Insurgent Deluxe IWB/OWB Holster
When it comes to slim holsters, Versacarry seems to have figured out the formula. The company’s Insurgent Deluxe IWB/OWB is not only slim but also flips from outside the waistband to inside the waistband simply by removing the outside clips. Normally, convertible holsters require repositioning the clips, but Versacarry ingeniously integrated the …