Barnes has introduced a line of defense ammunition loaded with Barnes TACTactical-XP bullets called the TACTactical-XPD. Engineered to deliver performance in life-threatening situations, the TACTactical-XPD features an all-copper construction bullet with a large, deep hollow point cavity for expansion and penetration. Designed for law enforcement and personal defense, TACTactical-XP pistol bullets retain nearly 100 percent of
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Molot’s Modern SKS Russian gun maker Molot had a very attractive looking SKS rifle on display at Moscow ARMS & Hunting ’12 expo. The rifle (which is of new manufacture, not old surplus) features a carbon fibre stock, picatinny rail, muzzle brake and a factory magazine. I am pleased they went with a traditional “hunting”
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Building an RPD-like gun from scratch The RedNeckEngineer has blogged about his modern RDP-like rifle build. He opted to make a hammer fired mechanism instead of the original striker mechanism. The striker mechanism works fine in the original fully automatic open bolt RDP, but is unreliable in semi-automatic builds that have to fire from a
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The Freedom Group has acquired TAPCO, maker of tactical accessories for the AR-15, AK and SKS rifles and Remington 870 and Mossberg 500 shotguns. The press release … TAPCO is a designer and marketer of American-made aftermarket accessories and replacement parts for handguns, rifles, shotguns, modern sporting rifles and other tactical firearms. All aspects of
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Product Safety Recall Notice Warning – Do Not Use Remington 338 Lapua Magnum 250 Grain Scenar Match Ammunition Lot Nos. L13SA29L, L13SA29R, L13SB29L, or L13SB29R Remington has determined the above lots may have been improperly loaded. Improper loading may cause malfunctions which may result in damage to the firearm, serious personal injury or death. DO
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It makes sense after all; the purpose of a tactical rifle is identical to a varminter—to place very accurate shots at longer ranges. This is precision field shooting at its best, and it isn’t done from a hasty offhand or slinged-up position. Nope, this rifle is typically shot from as rock steady a position as
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Surprisingly, the recoil was not unbearable, even with full-power loads. The high swept grip safety, 30-l.p.i. hand-checkering on the frontstrap, bobbed grip and melding of the pistol’s edges undoubtedly contributed to its ergonomics during carry and when pulling the trigger. The Super Sentinel is also fitted with thin, G10 stocks, and even with large hands
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Some mistakenly assume the .38 Super was based on the 9 mm Luger and that the cases are similar; however, bullet diameter is their only similarity. The .38 Super +P case is semi-rimmed and smaller in diameter, but longer, than the 9 mm Luger case. However, the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute’s (SAAMI) established
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CrossBreed has developed an ankle holster system that prevents the rig from slipping down the leg. By NRA Staff CrossBreed Holsters has expanded its line of alternate carry methods by introducing an Ankle Rig holster. Built in the U.S., the CrossBreed Holster Ankle Rig provides deep concealment for small guns. It features a padded ankle
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An accomplished shooter, on the other hand, will generally know where the round will strike the target the moment it leaves the gun. Doing this is called calling your shot, and it is the act of seeing the sight picture in relation to the target as you break the shot. It’s both a simple and
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