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LPVO vs Fixed Scope: Which Rifle Optic Fits?
Compare LPVO and fixed-power rifle scopes by rifle role, distance, weight, reticle behavior, mounting setup, and field testing.
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MPVO and HPVO Rifle Scopes: Magnification, Turrets, and Parallax
Choose MPVO or HPVO rifle scopes by rifle role, magnification range, objective size, turrets, reticle, parallax, mount height, and balance.
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Competitive Shooting Guide: Types, Gear & First Match
Competitive shooting is organized target shooting where competitors are scored on accuracy, speed, consistency, or a mix of all three. This guide is for beginners who want to understand the main shooting sports, choose a starting path, bring the right gear, and show up to a first match safely. The best first step is not…
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Shotguns: History, Types, Gauges, Ammo, and Uses
Learn shotgun history, action types, gauges, shells, recoil, fit, safety, and use cases for hunting, clays, training, or defense.
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Rifles: How to Choose by Use, Caliber, Action, and Setup
Compare rifle action types, cartridges, optics, recoil, ammo costs, and use cases so you can choose the right rifle path for hunting, range work, training, or defense.
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Firearms Training Guide
Firearms training is an essential aspect of responsible gun ownership. Whether you’re a new gun owner or an experienced shooter, continuous learning and practice are key to maintaining safety and improving accuracy. This comprehensive guide will cover the different types of firearms training, safety considerations, resources for training, and legal aspects of firearms training in…
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Rifle Ammo History: Gunpowder to Modern Cartridges
Rifle ammo history is really the history of several linked inventions: gunpowder, bullets, primers, cartridge cases, smokeless powder, and modern ammunition standards. No single person invented “ammo” as we know it today. Modern rifle ammunition came together over centuries as firearms moved from loose powder and round balls to self-contained cartridges. This timeline follows the…
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Gun Holsters: A Beginner’s Guide to Firearm Holsters
Gun holsters are a big deal. When you’re outfitting yourself with shooting gear, how you tote your firearm is key. Hip, shoulder, ankle holsters – there’s a whole gamut to pick from. What matters? A holster that fits well, feels good, and lets you draw with ease. What is a Gun Holster? A gun holster is…
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The Gun Industry
An Inside Look at the Business of Firearms The gun industry involves the production, distribution, and sale of firearms and related products. It’s a complex and multifaceted industry. According to the NSSF’s 2022 Firearm and Ammunition Industry Economic Impact Report, the firearms industry creates 375,819 jobs, pays $21.3 billion in wages, and created an overall…
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Durable Rifle Scopes: The Top 5 Scopes for Clumsy Hunters, Because You’re Gonna Drop It
Durable rifle scopes keeping you from wasting money. Banging your scope against a tree is a great way to knock your scope out of alignment. Clumsy hunters have a hard time keeping their scope zeroed in. When holding your breath to take your shot, the slightest movement can make you miss. It doesn’t help…
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Gun Collecting Guide: Firearm Value, Storage & Safety
Gun collecting is the careful acquisition, documentation, preservation, and study of firearms with historical, mechanical, artistic, cultural, or personal value. A strong gun collection is not just a pile of guns. It has a clear focus, reliable records, safe storage, legal awareness, and enough research behind each piece to explain why it belongs. This beginner…
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Gun Accessories Guide
Gun accessories and shooting gear can play a big role in your shooting experience. From holsters to optics, choosing the right gear and accessories for your gun can make a big difference in your accuracy, comfort, and overall enjoyment. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the key gear and accessories that…
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Ammunition
A Gun Ammo Guide for Beginners Gun ammunition is the type of bullet or shot that is used in a firearm. Choosing the right ammunition for your gun is important because it can affect the gun’s performance and your accuracy when shooting. Types of Ammo There are different types of gun ammunition depending on the…
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Gun Shooting Techniques
Shooting techniques are an important part of handling a gun safely and accurately. There are several key techniques that you should master in order to become a proficient shooter: Sight alignment, trigger control, proper grip, stance, shooting positions, breath control, follow-through, dry firing, target acquisition, shooting on the move, and shooting from cover. Sight Alignment…
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Gun Maintenance Guide: Cleaning, Lubrication & Storage
Gun maintenance is the routine care that keeps a firearm safe to handle, reliable to operate, and protected from corrosion. A good maintenance routine is not complicated, but it does need to be consistent: unload the firearm, inspect it, clean fouling and debris, lubricate only where the manual calls for it, reassemble it correctly, and…
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The Bergara B-14 HMR: The Ultimate Bolt Action Rifle for Hunting and Match Shooting
The Bergara B-14 HMR (Hunting and Match Rifle) is a high-quality bolt action rifle that has quickly gained popularity among gun enthusiasts. With its precision engineering and top-of-the-line components, the B-14 HMR is a top choice for both hunting and target shooting. Key Features The Barrel One of the standout features of the B-14 HMR…
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First Focal Plane Scopes: When FFP Makes Sense
Learn when first focal plane scopes help, how FFP reticles scale, key tradeoffs, and what to check before choosing an FFP scope.
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Gun Optics Guide: Scopes, Red Dots, Sights & LPVOs
Compare firearm optics by use case, including red dots, holographic sights, LPVOs, rifle scopes, reticles, mounts, and zeroing basics.
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Fallout 4 Tactical Gun Mods
In this article I will be telling you about some of the best tactical gun mods for the video game Fallout 4 that are available on Nexus Mods, as well as your gaming console. I’ve played Fallout 4 about 5 years. I’ve tested lots of different gun mods for hours each to find the best…
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Gun History: From the First Firearms to Today’s Modern Weapons
Gun history is longer and more complex than most people realize. Firearms completely changed the way that wars were fought. Believe it or not, the first gun dates all the way back to the 10th century. Today’s modern weapons have gone through many technological advancements since then. Let’s go back to the beginning Invention…