With all the variables in shotshells today choke tube selection has become almost as an important issue as shotgun fit which is quite critical when trying to hit something with your shotgun. Having the right choke tube for the right situation is a critical part to shotgun shooting. Whether you are hunting waterfowl with steel […]
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History of Colt
In 1855, Samuel Colt incorporated his business in Connecticut as the Colt’s Patent Fire Arms Mfg Co., with an initial issuance of 10,000 shares of stock. Sam Colt retained ownership of 9,996 shares and gave one share to each of four business associates. By 1856, the company was producing 150 weapons a day; and the […]
Browning’s History
John Moses Browning: John was born in Ogden, Utah, and was an American firearms designer who developed many varieties of firearms, cartridges, and gun mechanisms, many of which are still in use around the world. He is the most important figure in the development of modern automatic and semi-automatic firearms and is credited with 128 […]
Black powder Rifles
History: The history of black powder rifles in the United States of America starts around the year of 1730 with the introduction of the Sidelock, Flintlock, Longrifle muzzle loading rifle “(Muzzleloaders)”, of which there were approximately 7,000 manufactured. Rifling Twist Rate, 1:60″. Then the introduction of the Sidelock, Caplock, Hawken muzzle loading rifle, in […]
SKS Rifle – Its History
Designed in 1945 by Sergei Gavrilovic Simonov, the SKS is a semi-auto carbine. It is a self-loading carbine Simonov system 1945, or SKS 45. Originally, it was meant to serve alongside Mikhail Kalashnikov’s new AK-47 design, to replace the Mosin Nagant bolt action rifle that had been in service since 1891. However, as the mass […]
Top 5 Best Budget Guns
“Best budget gun” articles are a dime a dozen. My main problem with these lists is they often feature cheap guns, but they are typically not very good guns. I won’t name names but some guns are great if you want to load them, put them away, and never actually use. If you want a […]
Boisterous Appendix Carriers Are The Vegans Of The Concealed Carry World
Nothing against veganism if that’s your thing–but I like meat and have zero plans to stop eating it. In the same vein, I won’t disagree that Appendix carry is a legit method of carrying your gun, if it works for you. But, for me, it doesn’t work. And, to really put a fine point on […]
Shotgun Recoil Calculator
Shotgun recoil calculator formula– Everyone that reloads shotshells for their shotguns is always faced with the problem of wondering how much recoil will be produced in their individual shotgun from their reloaded ammunition. Here is a shotshell reloading formula that will get you close to your own pet shotshell load recoil if not exact. 1. Add […]
Venezuela, The USA, and Guns
Venezuelan citizens gave their guns up back in 2012. This South American country was once heralded as the ideal socialist nation, one which the American leftists wanted to model the United States after. Lo and behold, socialism has failed Venezuela. Big time. In fact, just a few days ago we could see a military truck […]
The Meaning of the Gadsden Flag in Today’s Society
Intro It is not a rare symbol nowadays, the yellow field, coiled rattlesnake, and the bold words, “DON’T TREAD ON ME.” You may see it flown as a flag, on the back of a car, on clothing, or even as a tattoo. It is the Gadsden flag, a historic battle flag that was designed to […]