February 2011 Archives › Shooting Times

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The .45 Auto Rim (AR) may be the first cartridge developed a half-decade after the firearm for which it was intended.

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A laser is more than a “what if” accessory or a novelty for teasing cats. Used correctly, it can be an enormously handy training aid.

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M.O.A. accuracy guaranteed! That’s what T/C says about its new Venture Predator rifle.

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Looking back now, it was one of the most peaceful places I think I’ve ever known.

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To gun-savvy hunters and range-rats across this great nation, custom rifles are the gear-dreamer’s summit of Everest.

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The rifle comes with a Harris bipod, two 20-round MagPul magazines, and a soft case.

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The U.S. Army’s new sniper rifle, the XM-2010, will go to war wearing a new Leupold scope loaded with innovative features.

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Why would anyone in his right mind choose to hunt dangerous game with a handgun? Because it’s challenging, it’s exciting, and it’s an adventure. But it’s not for everyone.

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I can easily recall a time when the two most popular .416-caliber cartridges among American hunters were wildcats.

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Federal’s Trophy Bonded bullets tip the scales in your favor when hunting big and dangerous game.

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The first Mausers to offer the superb 7.65×53 smokeless were the Model 1889 Belgian rifles and full-stocked carbines.

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Most of the time, glass bedding a modern bolt-action rifle is relatively simple and straightforward. However, there are occasionally a few problems.

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Centerfire’s new Weapon CLP claims to be “a gun cleaner that is like no other.” Is that a good or bad thing?

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There’s a lot of misinformation out there about Magnum Research Inc.’s new Fast Action Eagle pistols. Our executive technical editor sets the record straight and puts two of the newest pistols to the test.

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“You’re crazy!” exclaimed my friend David Emary at Hornady Manufacturing. I’d called from the range to say thanks for loading their .470 Nitro Express factory Dangerous Game Series ammo conservatively. I’d just finished shooting a three-shot group and needed to recover a bit before firing yet another string of test loads for record.

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This new shellholder gives Mossberg Model 930 and 935 shooters six extra on-board shells.

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Picking the right rifle for the dangers you’re likely to encounter will minimize your risks.

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The new Razor and Talon HD (High Density) binoculars from Vortex Optics feature premium, hand-selected HD extra-low dispersion glass, fully multicoated lenses, phase corrected prisms, open-hinge rubber-armored magnesium chassis, and twist-up eyecups.

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“Can I shoot that rifle?” my unsuspecting client asked. “You bet,” I replied, doing my best to choke back a smile.

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New from Stag Arms is a .22 rimfire conversion kit that fits all Stag Arms 5.56mm models.