Shooting Sports USA
The latest NRA competitive shooting news including match coverage, expert advice, analysis and comment
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Savage’s New Star-Spangled Rascal Rimfire Coming In August
This colorful homage to Old Glory is a perfect fit for patriotic .22 LR youth shooters.
Q&A: .30-Caliber Twist Rates
Confused about .30-cal. twist rates? Here are some answers.
Winchester Ammunition Expands Component Line, Debuts New Packaging
Reloading is a fun and rewarding hobby that allows shooters to customize loads to specific needs and extend their love of shooting into another pastime.
Reading the Wind—Sometimes Simple is Best
Wind is an ever-present challenge in outdoor shooting, it pays to know how it moves the bullet on the way to the target.
Q&A: .45 ACP Overall Length
Confused about .45 ACP length when handloading or reloading? Here are some answers.
Murphy, Hamilton Win Burris Optics Team Challenge
Hornady team members Sean Murphy and Greg Hamilton win the Burris Optics Team Challenge held in Douglas, WY.
All About Marianne Jensen Driver
A fierce competitor and shooting mentor to many, Marianne Driver competed at the National Matches for the better part of a century.
Max Michel Wins Overall, Carry Optics Titles at 2020 Texas State Open
Michel cruised his way to a dual victory with his SIG X-Five Legion and Romeo3 Max red-dot optic. Even more impressive—Michel was the top shooter for all 10 stages.
The Other .38s
There’s a good reason why the “obsolete” .38 Long Colt and .38 Short Colt are gaining popularity among today’s action pistol revolver competitors.
Competitors’ Corner: July 2020
Highlights from the July 2020 issue of Shooting Sports USA, the NRA’s competitive shooting journal.
Jorge Ortiz Wins Nightforce ELR Steel Challenge
Ortiz credited his Berger .30-cal. 220-grain LRHT projectiles for aiding his victory at the fifth Annual Nightforce ELR Steel Challenge.
New: Savage 300 PRC Long-Range Rifles
Savage Arms recognizes the long-range potential of the 300 PRC cartridge.
New: SIG Sauer MCX Virtus PCP Air Rifle
SIG Sauer's new MCX Virtus pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) Air Rifle is now shipping.
Classic SSUSA: 1911 Tuning Recommendations
What to do (and not to do) when case mouths are damaged during ejection.
2020 Grand American & AIM National Youth Championship Programs Released
Due to a decision by Illinois state officials, the Grand American will be hosted by the Missouri Trapshooters Association at a facility in Linn Creek, MO, instead of the World Shooting Complex in Sparta, IL, this August.
Meals For Shooters: A Cool Solution in 1968
For 1968 and beyond at the National Matches, the NRA had to make do with only ovens to feed the masses, leading to the heavy use of frozen foods.
BREAKING: NRA Cancels 2020 World Shooting Championship, Police Nationals
Both events were scheduled to be held this September in West Virginia and Mississippi, respectively.
New: Real Avid Level-Right Pro
Accurate riflescope mounting in four easy steps. Ensure proper scope reticle alignment to your rifle's bore axis with this new scope and reticle leveling tool from Real Avid.
Rear Sight Tool Works at the Range
Tougher than it looks, the compact RST works on several pistol makes and models.
Miculek Wins 4th Consecutive USPSA PCC Championship
Team SIG’s Lena Miculek earned the USPSA PCC Ladies National Championship title for the fourth straight time.