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Throwback Thursday: 7 Keys to a Strong Upper Triangle
A proper shooting stance has a lot of elements involved. This article is devoted to the "Upper Triangle” — how to use your hands, arms, and shoulders to overcome recoil.
SHTF Survival: The Government and You
Who can you count on during a SHTF scenario? That depends on the scenario, but when doing your planning there are two at least forces you need to consider. Even in a SHTF scenario, the government will respond, maybe not as quickly as you would like, but it will be there. Second, you will be there.
Long Gun Accuracy — Stop the Wobble
When it comes to rifle shooting, fast hits are what counts in hunting and personal defense scenarios. When sighting in the rifle from the benchrest, we have all of the time in the world. In the field, the action is fast and the stakes are at their highest. by taking advantage of cover and terrain, you can increase stability and accuracy.
Review: Pachmayr Guardian Grips
The Pachmayr Guardian grip is among the most interesting yet and certainly the most innovative. The design is simple enough. This spring-loaded extension rocks into place and allows firing the pistol with much more comfort. A rough analogy is the difference between the flush fit and extended grip offered with compact self-loading handguns.
Reader Comments of the Week — June 23, 2018
A recap or sampling of the most active, interesting, or on occasion, randomly selected reader comments from the previous week.
Review: Lyman Electronic Trigger Pull Gauge
A trigger pull gauge is one of those accessories that is not used often, but is often used to great effect. After all, one of the best upgrades for accuracy is often the trigger. The pull on some triggers feels harder or softer than than they really are. Adjustable triggers may be tuned to be optimized for a specific use, but it takes more than guess work. I have also know savvy consumers who shopped for used firearms with a trigger gauge. It can tell you as much about a gun as a bore light.
Crimson Trace: Closing the Accuracy Gap
The primary requisite to hitting the target is being able to identify the target, acquire the target with the sights, and hit the target after getting a good sight picture and properly pressing the trigger. It is simple, but it isn’t easy. Crimson Trace Lasergrips go a long way toward closing the accuracy gap.
Q&A: U.S. Rep. Rob Bishop (R-UT) and U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX)
Elected representatives matter. Like all elections, the 2018 midterms could be pivotal for the future of the Second Amendment as we know it. We all want our Senators and Congressmen to vote in our favor, but all too often it seems our elected representatives bow to political pressure or flip-flop on an issue in favor of feel-good politics. To help you make an informed decision, here are two members of congress that recently sat down for Q&A sessions on guns and the shooting sports.
Proofing Self-Defense Guns
How many times have you heard a friend or relative talk of owning a gun they had never fired, yet relied on it for defense? They bought the gun, loaded it, and locked it away for an emergency. Or, just as bad, they carried the gun for self-defense without function firing it to ensure it would tolerate a steady diet of the intended self-defense ammunition. Any gun may be better than no gun, but I would not want to bet my life on it when it is so easy, and fun, to proof at the range!
Smith and Wesson Bodyguard .38 — Not Another J Frame
The Bodyguard is a concealed-hammer double-action-only .38 Special snubnose, which is obvious. However, the Bodyguard differs from other J frames in that the cylinder rotates in a different direction—to the right. This is the same as the now defunct Colt Detective Special. Further, if you open the cylinder by pressing the lever on the top of the backstrap, you are enjoying a different manual of arms.
Reader Comments of the Week — June 16, 2018
A recap or sampling of the most active, interesting, or on occasion, randomly selected reader comments from the previous week.
Top Accessories for ARs 2018
When it comes to self-defense, you can never be over prepared, but your modern sporting rifle (MSR) can. Picking the right accessories for America's rifle is critical to your success and defensive situation. Those living on a ranch or carrying an AR-15 in a vehicle may need to shoot at longer ranges. However, suburbanites in apartments would taking shot at a much shorter distance. Setting your AR up for success and your intended defensive scenario is key to your success, so here are a handful of products that will help ensure you success.
Review: Ruger American .308 Rifle
There is a lot about accuracy and optics to be learned by the novice and experienced shooter alike. When it comes to rifles, there are a number of affordable and inexpensive introductions that are cheap and clunky. Ruger has manufactured the exception by offering a rifle that is inexpensive but not cheap.
SAF Wins Injunction Against Deerfield IL’s Assault on 2A
Deerfield IL jumped in with both feet when it entered the foray to be what many would consider to be the most oppressive gun control community in the nation. Fortunately, it looks like local lawmakers bit off more than they could chew when they went after the Second Amendment rights of citizens, thanks to the efforts of pro 2A groups such as the Second Amendment Foundation and Illinois State Rifle Association.
Understanding Handgun Sights
Discussions on combat sights, combat shooting, and handguns are often hi-jacked by those with an embarrassing lack of experience. All they know is what they have read and much of that isn’t accurate. A shooter should study. That is true, but they should also gain practical experience and meet the instructor half way with this experience.
Video: The Effects of Rifle Cant and Long-Range Shooting
When shooting, especially at longer ranges, little things mean a lot. On of the biggest obstacles to accuracy may be rifle cant. At the range, keeping you rifle oriented up and down may be easy, but in the field, the ground is seldom even, flat, and level. When canted, the rifle will not only miss to the right or left, it will also hit low. Do you know why? Watch the video to find the answer.
Reader Comments of the Week — June 9, 2018
A recap or sampling of the most active, interesting, or on occasion, randomly selected reader comments from the previous week.
Choosing a First Shotgun
A shotgun is the most versatile firearm you’ll ever own. Contrary to what you might see on TV, shotguns do not magically hit every target, and the recoil is not so brutal that it will knock you off your feet. Likewise, not every shotgun is equally suited to every shooter or situation. With a little research and forethought, you’ll be ready to choose a shotgun that will perform when needed and be comfortable to shoot.
Top 10 AR-15 Drop-In Triggers for 2018
Out of the box, the AR-15 is action ready. Whether you are ready to plink, hunt, or defense your castle, a stock out of the box AR-15 will get the job done. However, who wants to settle for a rifle the peaks at getting the job done? Likely, the best money you can spend on your AR is a simple to install, drop-in trigger upgrade. Here are our top 10 choices to improve your accuracy.
The Best Gifts for Dads
Father’s Day is his day, so why not make it special? Long gone are the days of another tie or a few implements for a grill. After all, would you give mom a new frying pan or a girdle for Mother’s Day? Of course not, but Father’s Day is probably the hardest gift giving day of the year, so The Shooter’s Log has made it easy a categorized gift guide. Each category a a couple of hand-picked selections and plenty of ideas with a touch of humor mixed in!