Is your rifle showing its age? Do you want to protect it from scratching, dinging, or even rusting during heavy use? Cerakote may be the answer. Although many sports people will send their rifles to specialty shops to have Cerakote applied, it can be a fun DIY project. We’ll review the step-by-step process. What is […]
Continue readingIt’s appropriate to start this conversation by answering the question: What is a 2 Stage Trigger? A 2-stage trigger is a trigger system that allows the shooter to set, or stage, the trigger before applying the pressure need to complete the firing sequence. The shooter applies pressure, but the trigger does not immediately fire. Instead, […]
Continue readingThere was a time when the designer and manufacturer determined the trigger pull on a rifle. Most field guns were set with high, almost always over 5-pound, trigger pulls to avoid accidents. Custom guns were usually set much lower, at 4oz ounces to 5 pounds, to allow better accuracy. Any shooter can have a higher […]
Continue readingThere are three different types of long-range shooting: target, hunting, and tactical. Although some basic requirements and considerations are shared across the board, each has specific requirements. Target rifles are typically heavier than other types of long-range rifles. The added weight, a longer barrel, and more complex stocks allow for the highest level of precision. […]
Continue readingBest Rifle for Deer Are you new to deer hunting? Maybe you’ve been away from the sport for a while and want to get back into it. Either way, the first thing you need to do is select a rifle. But which one is best? Let us help you navigate the seemingly endless options to […]
Continue readingIf you own a Model 700 you have undoubtedly heard of the 2014 court ordered recalls, but did you know your NEW trigger may still present a hazard? Let us help you decide if a new trigger should be installed before using your rifle again. Past Issues The Remington Model 700 is an iconic firearm, […]
Continue readingDo you know the difference between Long Action and Short Action rifles? If not, do not feel bad, you’re not alone. Many gun owners of various experience levels face the same dilemma. The fact is few shooters have a need to know the difference. However, if you are building a rifle or ordering parts for […]
Continue readingAre you a Remington enthusiast looking to build your collection? Or are you a new shooter looking for a dependable rifle to introduce you to shooting? In either case, there is no doubt you have noticed multiple, nearly identical, models designated ADL, BDL, and CDL. But what is the difference, and which is right for […]
Continue readingHave you ever wondered why great shooters are so critical of their gear? Because sometimes the reason a shot is missed truly does come down to the gun. Or at least parts of the gun. Parts that do not work well together will result in poor performance, an inability to repeat performance time after time, […]
Continue readingWhen Strum, Ruger & Company first introduced the Ruger M77 it was initially met with less than enthusiastic fanfare, at least among firearms experts. So how is it that over 50 years later the M77 has become one of the most iconic American bolt-action rifles? M77 Timeline 1964: Jim Sullivan, formally of Armalite, joins Ruger […]
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