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January 27, 2023

What Is A Fluted Barrel?

Something you might hear when shopping for a new rifle is the term fluted barrel. You likely already understand why…

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January 27, 2023 by Dave Z
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Categories Competition, Range Training
September 9, 2022

Vortex Venom Red Dot Review

When shopping for a red dot to mount on your pistol, you’ll likely come across the Vortex Venom as an…

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By McKenzie Hanson No Comments

September 9, 2022 by McKenzie Hanson
Categories Competition, Range Training
June 16, 2022

Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Lite Upgrades

There are many Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Lite upgrades available for the small, lightweight .22LR pistol. Although it is a…

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July 19, 2022June 16, 2022 by McKenzie Hanson
Categories Competition, Range Training
June 3, 2022

Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Lite Review

The Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Lite is a small and versatile .22LR pistol built to fill a variety of needs.…

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June 17, 2022June 3, 2022 by McKenzie Hanson
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Categories Competition, Range Training
May 13, 2022

Vortex Venom vs. Viper

Shooters shopping for an affordable and reliable red dot optic often find themselves comparing the Vortex Venom vs Viper red…

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May 13, 2022 by McKenzie Hanson
Categories Competition, Range Training
May 5, 2022

2011 vs. 1911 – What’s the Difference?

The 1911 is an iconic handgun in American history, so it should be no surprise that variations of the pistol…

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May 5, 2022 by McKenzie Hanson
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Categories Competition, History, Range Training
February 10, 2022

Boat Tail Bullets

New shooters are often flummoxed by the letters “BT,” which frequently follow the names of several types of bullets: FMJBT,…

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February 10, 2022February 10, 2022 by Dave Z
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