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Barrel Twist Rate: A Comprehensive Guide to Firearm Stability, Accuracy, and Performance
This article aims to clarify how twist rates affect stability, accuracy, and overall shooting effectiveness. You’ll get the history, the physics (in digestible language), real-world applications across common platforms (ARs, bolt guns, pistols, SBRs, muzzleloaders, rifled shotguns), plus practical checklists and decision frameworks. You’ll learn what to test, how to interpret targets, and how to match bullets to barrels so your setup feels boringly reliable.
joe9838
Sep 267 min read
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Hunting Ethics: How to Ensure a Clean and Humane Kill
We’ll cover preparation, anatomy and shot angles, ammunition choices (including lead-free), decision-making under pressure, tracking and recovery, meat care, law and ethics (including Fair Chase), technology boundaries, public- and private-land etiquette, archery and muzzleloader specifics, and a concise pre-shot checklist. Think of it as a field-proven blueprint for clean, humane kills and honorable conduct.
joe9838
Sep 266 min read
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The Evolution of Rifle Scopes: From Rudimentary Optics to Cutting‑Edge Precision
We explore how rifle scopes have evolved from simple optical aids to highly engineered devices that revolutionize shooting performance.
joe9838
Feb 226 min read
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Trap vs. Skeet: What’s the Difference and Which One Should You Start With?
This guide explores the fundamentals of both trap and skeet shooting, examines the key differences, and provides tips on disciplines for you
joe9838
Feb 167 min read
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Trigger Control Tips: Techniques for a Smooth Trigger Pull
we explore why trigger control matters, break down the mechanics behind a smooth trigger pull, highlight common mistakes, and offer drills.
joe9838
Feb 169 min read
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Women in Shooting Sports: Tips and Resources for Female Shooters
From fundamentals to advanced techniques, the insights here are meant to enhance every aspect of your shooting journey.
joe9838
Feb 129 min read
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Silhouette Shooting with Pistols
This article is designed for shooters who want to move beyond standard paper targets and delve into a dynamic discipline.
joe9838
Feb 127 min read
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Skeet Shooting Tips: How to Master the Art of Leading the Target
this comprehensive guide will help you understand what lead is how you can develop the techniques needed to improve in the field.
joe9838
Feb 117 min read
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Cold Shot Accuracy: Preparing for Winter Deer Hunting in the Midwest
This guide will explore the science behind cold shot accuracy, how to prepare, and adjustments to make.
joe9838
Nov 15, 202411 min read
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Understanding Rifle Barrel Design: Types, Twist Rates, and Bedding Systems
Rifle barrel design plays a crucial role in determining a rifle’s performance, affecting accuracy & weight to cooling & recoil management.
joe9838
Nov 2, 202410 min read
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Understanding MOA (Minute of Angle) and Its Impact on Long-Range Precision
This guide will explain what MOA is, how it’s used to adjust for bullet drop and wind drift, and how it compares to Miliradians (MILs).
joe9838
Oct 26, 20248 min read
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Understanding Rifle Scopes: What the Numbers Mean and How They Affect Shooting
This guide will walk you through the meaning of these numbers and explain how they affect your shooting, helping you choose the best scope.
joe9838
Oct 15, 20248 min read
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Shooting Targets: Paper, Reactive, and More
From simple paper targets to advanced reactive targets, this guide covers the most common types of shooting targets, pros, cons, & use cases
joe9838
Oct 15, 20248 min read
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Choosing the Right Optics for Pistols: Enhancing Accuracy and Speed
This guide will break down the types of pistol optics available, their advantages, and recommendations to help you make the best choice.
joe9838
Oct 15, 202410 min read
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Out-of-the-Box Pistol Quality: What to Expect at $300, $600, $1000, and $1500+ Price Points
In this guide, we'll break down the quality and features of semi-auto pistols at $300, $600, $1000, and $1500+, highlighting use cases.
joe9838
Oct 15, 202411 min read
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Sighting in Rifles at Different Distances: Understanding Bullet Drop, Holdover, and Scope Adjustments
Here's how sighting in at different ranges affects bullet drop & aim points, & how to adjust your scope for accuracy at varying distances.
joe9838
Oct 15, 20244 min read
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Remington 700 Series: A Legendary Rifle with a Rich History
We take you through the history, evolution, and key features of the Remington 700, highlighting its standout models and popularity.
joe9838
Oct 15, 20247 min read
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The .22 LR: An Ideal Firearm for Building and Refining Shooting Skills
For mastering the fundamentals of shooting, the .22 LRÂ stands out as an exceptional choice whether starting out or refining your skills.
joe9838
Oct 14, 20248 min read
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Mastering the Fundamentals of Shooting
How to properly hold and control your firearm, especially pistols, and dive into the core principles that apply across all types of firearms
joe9838
Oct 14, 20245 min read
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