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Many things can happen in the excitement of the moment while hunting. Your senses are on high alert, your adrenaline…Read More >

The post Scope Bite: What It Is and How to Avoid It appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Recently, two of the high-end pistols I tested sported fiber-optic front sights. So have a number of relatively inexpensive handguns…Read More >

The post Fiber Optic Sights: What They Are and How They Work appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Welcome to Cheaper Than Dirt’s Week-In-Review News Roundup. Here you’ll find some of the previous week’s top stories in the…Read More >

The post Week-In-Review News Roundup: February 7-13, 2021 appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Today, many gun enthusiasts expect the AR-15 and similar rifles to come with forward assist. Some feel the mechanism is…Read More >

The post Forward Assist: Necessary or Not? appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

I have enjoyed good service from affordable, but well-made, firearms from Italian maker Chiappa. Among the most versatile is the…Read More >

The post Review: Chiappa Double Badger .22/.410 appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Stun guns are defensive tools used to stop an attacker. There are two main types of stun guns. Older hand-held…Read More >

The post Stun Guns: How They Work appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Splinters from bullets, bouncing bullets, organs moved about in the body, shockwaves —  the bottom line is, actual damage from…Read More >

The post Gunshot Wounds: What Happens If You’re Shot? appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Welcome to Cheaper Than Dirt’s Week-In-Review News Roundup. Here you’ll find some of the previous week’s top stories in the…Read More >

The post Week-In-Review News Roundup: January 31-February 6, 2021 appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

We all wish to be as well-armed as possible. With obligations including housing, a vehicle and, perhaps, an education, a…Read More >

The post Review: Dickinson Arms Marine Pump-Action Shotgun appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

In response to a question about what calibers to use for self-defense, the venerable Jeff Cooper once said something along…Read More >

The post Self-Defense Calibers: Best and Worst Options appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

I have had many experiences I am not terribly anxious to relive. Some of those revolve around the 1911 .45…Read More >

The post Review: Tisas 1911 GI .45 ACP appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

It has been paraphrased many times: speed is good, accuracy is final. When shooters become older, their reaction time and…Read More >

The post Drills for Older Shooters appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

A good fixed-blade knife is an incredible tool that can be useful in a number of situations from camping and…Read More >

The post The 10 Best Fixed-Blade Knives appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Welcome to Cheaper Than Dirt’s Week-In-Review News Roundup. Here you’ll find some of the previous week’s top stories in the…Read More >

The post Week-In-Review News Roundup: January 24-30, 2021 appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

The video below covers how to clean a 1911 that does not need a tool to remove the barrel bushing. There are…Read More >

The post How to Clean a 1911 Handgun appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Among the most popular handguns in the world is the GLOCK. The GLOCK is reliable, affordable and offers good performance…Read More >

The post Customizing a GLOCK Pistol: Best Practices appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

It is common to carry a gun in the field in case you run across a snake. Some chose a shotgun, while others carry their trusty .22 LR rifles. There are many new guns that are easily carried on the hip that are perfect snake slayers. Derringers made by Bond Arms and the Taurus Judge are two of those handguns. The author explores their reasons for believing the .45 Long Colt and .410 Bore are the perfect calibers for killing snakes.

The post Snake Guns: Best Firearms and Loads for Serpents appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Having a solid knife is a great addition to your everyday carry (EDC) loadout. You don’t have to pay a…Read More >

The post 10 Best Budget EDC Knives appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Sometimes nostalgia corrupts your remembrances. Things I enjoyed in my youth are fondly remembered, but I no longer have to…Read More >

The post Review: Panzer Arms BP-12 Bullpup Shotgun appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Welcome to Cheaper Than Dirt’s Week-In-Review News Roundup. Here you’ll find some of the previous week’s top stories in the…Read More >

The post Week-In-Review News Roundup: January 3-9, 2020 appeared first on The Shooter's Log.