Gear
What Can Stop a Bullet? A Look at Popular Guns and Kevlar Vests
It is important to know exactly what your bullet proof vest can protect you against. You may already know how your favorite guns match up against targets or game, but how do they match up against Kevlar? All too often Kevlar is treated as truly bullet proof; a magic fabric which can protect against bullets.…
Read MoreBallistics By The Numbers
The folks at Lucky Gunner have tested 117 handgun loads with ballistic gelatin, and put the results in an easy to read format. Well worth the time to read this article, and see how your favored self-defense round performed. Handgun Self-Defense Ammunition Ballistics Test
Read MoreAmmo Ambassador Program Offers Free Ammo to Shooting Mentors
AmmoToGo.com and Magtech Ammunition are offering up free ammo to seasoned shooters who help grow the shooting community. On Tuesday, the first-ever ammo ambassadors program will start and reward shooters with free ammo for taking the time to share the joy of the shooting sports with new shooters. In all, 100,000 rounds are reserved to…
Read MoreBarrel Length and Accuracy
When trying to build an accurate firearm there are several things that play. Two of the most important characteristics of an accurate build is the barrel length and the twist rate. The barrel is the heart and soul of the firearm, without a good barrel it is nearly impossible to build an accurate firearm. The…
Read More3,800 Yard Long Range Shot by HCR Team
On June 20th, 2015, Jim Spinella and the HCR team hit a 36†plate from a remarkable distance of 3800 yards (2.16 miles). The shot was made with the Hill Country Rifle Extreme Long Range Carry Weight 375 CheyTac at the FTW Ranch in Texas. This new rifle weighs 12.5 pounds without the scope. This…
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