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NRA Celebrates 150 Years In 2021
This year marks the 150th anniversary of the oldest civil-rights organization in the United States.
Berger’s Twist Rate Calculator: Putting The Right Twist On Bullets
Berger’s online Twist Rate Calculator is an easy-to-use and versatile tool. Best of all, it’s free.
The Lord Wakefield Match History (Part 2)
The second installment of our look back at U.S. participation in the Lord Wakefield International Postal Match.
New: Galco Holster Care Kit
Galco's new Holster Care Kit makes it easy to care for leather holsters, belts and ammunition carriers. In addition, it should speed up the break-in period.
Redding Reloading To Freeze Pricing At 2020 Levels Throughout 2021
For its 75th anniversary, Redding Reloading Equipment will freeze 2020 pricing throughout 2021.
An Evolving Alliance: 1909 National Matches
This was the year that not only produced higher scores, but also more shooters in attendance at the National Matches. And the 1909 Board Match Report stated in part, "It is possible that had we possessed a National Match from 1850 to 1860 the great Civil War might have been averted."
Our Top 10 Articles Of 2020
Now that we are near the end of the year, we're proud to present the top 10 articles featured on the website in 2020.
Competitors’ Corner: January 2021
Highlights from the January 2021 issue of Shooting Sports USA, the NRA's competitive shooting journal.
How To Solve Minor Pistol Barrel Fitting Issues
What to do when your drop-in barrel doesn’t quite drop in your pistol.
Team Bushnell’s Mark Cooper Finishes Strong At PRS Pro-Series Finale
Cooper cruised to the 2020 PRS Tactical Division Championship using his Bushnell Elite Tactical riflescope.
How Physical Fitness Will Improve Competitive Shooting Performance
A happy and healthy life is really pretty simple. Over time, the author discovered some of the best exercises for competitive shooters. Read his advice.
The Lord Wakefield Match History (Part 1)
The first installment of our look back at U.S. participation in the Lord Wakefield International Postal Match.
Shooters Using Hornady A-Tip Bullets Top PRS Season Finale Leaderboard
Austin Orgain, Doug Koenig, Mark Cooper and George Gardner performed admirably at the 2020 PRS Pro-Series Finale in Ninnekah, Oklahoma.
Less Is More: ModShot For Speed Shooting
A minimalist design, along with the use of modern materials allows for maximum weight reduction without sacrificing rigidity.
Review: Caesar Guerini Invictus Sporting M-Spec
With outstanding balance, this smooth handling scattergun with fixed chokes is a clay shooter’s dream. There is nothing quite like a fine Italian shotgun.
History Of U.S. Participation In The Interallied Smallbore Rifle Team Match
The Fedération Interalliée Des Anciens Combattants (English: The Interallied Federation of War Veterans Organizations) Interallied Smallbore Rifle Team Match, colloquially known as the "FIDAC," was born after WWI.
Zach Kienbaum Wins 2020 NSCA Southeast Regional Title
The Team Winchester sporting-clays shooter continued his hot streak while in the Sunshine State.
Antwerp 1920 Olympics: Everything But The Kitchen Sink (Part 2)
The second installment of our deep dive on shooting events at the 1920 Summer Olympic Games.
Team Beretta Shines At Florida Sporting Clays Championship
Beretta shooters secured 13 podium finishes in six different events at the 2020 Florida Sporting Clays Championship in Sumterville, Fla.
Demystifying Ruger 10/22 Rotary Magazine Maintenance
Don’t fear the Ruger. Avoid problems while cleaning and reassembling your Ruger 10/22 rotary magazines with these tips.