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How Federal Syntech Action Pistol Is Redefining Ammo For Action Shooters
USPSA didn’t just slap their logo on a box and name Syntech Action Pistol their official ammo for fun. Actually, they worked with Federal Ammunition engineers to develop the perfect round for the sport that’s faster, smoother and cleaner than others
Firing Out Of Battery?
Check out your firing pin strike indents for anything that looks off-kilter, it may be an indicator of your pistol barrel not being in full lockup
New: Speer Handloading Manual No. 15
The classic guide to reloading techniques and concepts receives an update, with data for many new cartridges such as .204 Ruger, 6.5 Creedmoor and .300 Blackout
What’s In Your Range Bag, Jake Martens?
Not long after beginning to shoot USPSA, Martens fell in love with the sport as a shooting discipline
To Be On The Range With Friends
After being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, one shooter overcame unique challenges in pursuit of becoming Distinguished
Over 2,000 Youth Shooters Compete At SSSF National Championships
2,692 youths from 26 states to be exact, at both the action shooting and clay target program nationals at the Cardinal Center this summer, some breaking records
New: Walker’s XCEL Series Electronic Muffs
The advanced electronics and mics in the XCEL Series Muffs adjust noise level automatically to the current environment
F-Class Competition Checklist
Newbie (tyro) to F-Class? We've got you covered with our list of items you'll need to compete successfully in this rapidly growing high power rifle long range discipline
What Are The Differences Between Trap And Skeet?
Trap shooting and Skeet shooting are two of the dominant forms of shotgun clay bird competition with participants around the world
Everything You Wanted To Know About The NRA World Shooting Championship (And More)
These tips will help gear you for success at the NRA World Shooting Championship—a match that stands unparalleled in the shooting sports. Where Top Shot failed, the NRA World Shooting Championship shines!
Crosman All-American Field Target Championship: Jeff Paddock Wins Overall
Winning all around at the 2018 Crosman All-American Field Target Championship, Paddock faced a crowded field of 90 talented shooters
Heavy 9mm Luger Bullets: Everything You Need To Know
Heavy Bullets in 9mm Luger are subsonic and useful for banging steel while still meeting the Power Factor
The Smallbore Shooting Process
All smallbore competitive shooting events, from the National Matches to local sectional matches, have the same traditions such as targets changed between stages, covered firing points, etc.
5 Ways To Reduce Anxiety At Your First Match
You want to avoid mental gymnastics on the firing line, these five tips will help ease your way into good shooting at your first competition. Plus, a sample F-Class shot sequence!
Life In The Pits
If you are an experienced high power rifle shooter then the joys of pit duty are nothing new to you. However if you are new to the sport, here's our primer on how your time will be spent on the other end of the berm
Minishell Production Doubled By Aguila Ammunition
Fact: Aguila has produced more Minishells in the past year alone than what was produced since they were first released in 2015
Shooting Coach Development
The Old Coach never fails to impress! Our guide to becoming a high-level coach
Origin Of The M1 Rifle In Competition At Camp Perry
The M1 Rifle at Camp Perry for the National Matches has a storied history going back to a demo in 1939
2018 NRA Extreme Long Range National Championships
Top Shooter Paul Phillips was using an Applied Ballistics rifle chambered in .416 Barrett, engaging targets between 1500 and 2000 yards at Camp Atterbury
Elizabeth Gratz Wins 2018 Lones Wigger Iron Man Trophy
At the conclusion of the National Smallbore Rifle Championships Elizabeth Gratz was the highest scoring shooter―and thus the 2018 Lones Wigger Iron Man trophy winner. Plus Metric Sling and F-Class results!