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| MOA | Optics |
| Twist rate | Ballistics |
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| Permitless carry | 29 states |
| Suppressors legal | 42 states |
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If you were to ask 10 shooters to create their list of “Best .22LR Rifles,” I guarantee each list would be different. Not all .22LR firearms are the same, or even built for the same purpose. It would be totally Unpewfessional of me to claim that my list is the definitive one … but wait!…
To shoot a .50AE Desert Eagle without flinching: take a high, firm two-handed grip, lock your wrists and elbows, lean aggressively into the gun, and never limp-wrist it. The heavy, gas-operated Desert Eagle only tames its recoil when you give it a rigid platform. Follow these steps. How to Shoot a Desert Eagle: Step by…
Hammers and punches are two of the most essential tools for DIY gunsmithing. That’s why Real Avid just launched its all-new Armorer’s Master Hammer, along with the Armorer’s Master Hammer and Accu-Punch 11-Piece Standard Pin Punch Set. The Armorer’s Master Hammer is a fresh take on what a professional-grade gunsmithing hammer should be. Developed for optimal…
Have you ever wondered where gun-banners get their “statistics“? If you want to buy a car, say the commercials, you should check the “carfax.” If you’re curious about where gun-grabbers like the Brady Campaign get their statistics, you should check the back of their pants for suspicious lumps. That’s because anti-gunners have a special secret…
The AR-15 platform has not been traditionally regarded as a hunting rifle … but serious hunters should seriously take a look at the Rock River Arms Ascendant ATH. The AR-15 may be “America’s Rifle,” but bolt-action rifles rule the day when it comes to harvesting game for the freezer. But what if you’re harvesting game…
The anticipation was killing us … but so worth it. It’s here and it’s shipping–the Montana Rifle Company Model 2022 Highline bolt gun that we’ve been waiting for. Why was this release so exciting for big-game hunters? Part of it is about the company’s commitment to made-in-the-USA quality. Montana Rifles are built from the action…
This is what it took to end Gary, Indiana’s 25 years of stupid! For a quarter century, gun-grabbers have been endlessly suing a number of gun manufacturers in an attempt to hold them liable for crimes committed with the guns they make. They’ve been doing this despite the fact that there’s a specific federal law…
This Colt 1911 chambered in .38 Super combines a native ritual and a deadly predator into one remarkable gun. SK Customs, a series-driven, limited edition manufacturer of custom firearms will release its newest wonder on Cinco de Mayo 2024. “Luchando Tigre” comes from the native Atsatsilisti ritual in the Mexican state of Guerrero to offer…
The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) is pleased to announce a special collaboration with Blackout Coffee, a staunch Second Amendment advocate, to produce a special SAF roast. For every bag sold, $2 will be donated to help SAF continue its fight for our right to keep and bear arms. As part of the project, Blackout Coffee…
Imagine whining on national television about how nobody likes you, while simultaneously proving exactly why nobody likes you. For you, it’s a thought experiment. For ATF director Steve Dettelbach, it’s Tuesday. You see, poor old Steve has been working really hard to infringe on Americans’ Second Amendment rights, and he keeps getting stymied in rather…
Have you noticed that there are two kinds of “science” in the media lately? The first kind of science is the kind that you and I are familiar with: graphs, formulae, precise measurements, and rigorous peer review. Then there’s the kind of “science” that the mainstream media has been screaming about for the last, oh,…
Are you asking yourself, “Okay, but why? And how?” Here’s what Bond Arms had to say … Why did we do this??? At Shot Show 2019, right before Covid, we were sitting around after the show and we started talking about, “If we built a Lever Action Long Gun”, what cool features would we want to…
