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Category Archives: ammunition
SIG Spartan’s Little Brother: new on AllOutdoor
.177 caliber trainer for the .45
Posted in ammunition, pistol, training
Tagged .177, air gun, AllOutdoor, CO2
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UTAS XTR12 shotgun
XTR12 is essentially an AR10 in 12ga. Currently, it takes 5 or 10 round box magazines, but 15/20/25 round drums are coming. This photo is an outtake from the upcoming Small Arms Review article detailing my experience with this gun.
Two new articles on AllOutdoor
Winchester 1886 Rifle in 45-70 and 450Marlin. HTA convertible 10-22 magazine
Posted in ammunition, rifle
Tagged 22LR, 45-70, 450Marlin, AllOutdoor, lever action, magazine, rimfire
1 Comment
Two new articles on AllOutdoor
One tax stamp rifle that’s really short. Is the 12 Gauge the New 410?
Posted in ammunition, rifle, shotgun, sound suppressor, training
Tagged 223, AllOutdoor, AR15, B3E
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Flint River Armory CSA45 mark 2 is coming soon
While at World Rimfire Challenge in Alabama, I met with the new lead designer from FRA and returned the CSA45 I had. The original, while very promising, under-delivered on accuracy. He promised a revised version and I expected to see … Continue reading
Posted in ammunition, rifle
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ETS Speedloaders: new on AllOutdoor
Glock speedloader, others.
My article in Blue Press
My article about reloading pistol caliber cartridges is out in Dillon Blue Press October issue, on page 62. For best layout, download the file and view it in “facing pages” mode.
KSG25 review on Shooting Illustrated
Kel-Tec KSG-25 Shotgun
Posted in ammunition, self-defense, shotgun, weapon
Tagged 12ga, bullpup, pump action, Shooting Illustrated
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Two new articles on AllOutdoor
A 3-round AR Magazine that Fits In Your Grip MTR Tuckable Holster
Posted in ammunition, holster, pistol, rifle, self-defense, weapon
Tagged 223, AllOutdoor, AR15, leather
2 Comments
Propellant packaging
This compressor packages propellant for air rifles. Some of those rifles are small and throw 10 grains at 575fps. Others, slugs up to 411 grains at 800fps. I’ve used a hand pump for my Crosman Marauder, but it cannot produce … Continue reading
What’s in the tin?
Did she bring enough for everyone? A slightly exaggerated rendition of both effect and capacity, but a neat movie fragment nonetheless.
Posted in ammunition, self-defense, weapon
Tagged 45ACP, Auto Ordnance, SMG, submachine gun, THompson
11 Comments
New York Reload
“New York Reload” describes drawing a second gun in preference to reloading the first under fire. While tshirts describing the concept are available, the practice itself isn’t. NYC remains one of the most restrictive jurisdictions in regards to carry or … Continue reading
Sig ammunition is pretty good.
It’s one of the few brand extension based on new research rather than badge engineering.
PKM
PKM might have odd ergonomics, but it is a very reliable design.
California girl in America
In the finest tradition of Japanese anime, running a belt through the M60 gets a big smile from a 14 year old girl. She showed good competency and safety habits…especially considering that was her first time ever on a range!
Posted in ammunition, interesting people, training, weapon
Tagged 308, belt-fed, girl, machine gun, NFA, smile
6 Comments
Shooting the breeze with friends
I will post the technical review later, but for now I just want to note how much I enjoy being able to both shoot and have a conversation with my friends at the same time.
Posted in ammunition, interesting people, pistol, sound suppressor, weapon
Tagged 22LR, red dot
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For a fee to a good home: 22TCM
A good friend has to sell a 5-inch double-stack Armscor 22TCM/9mm Luger barrel combo. At Bud’s, it runs $621 cash price, which is the lowest retail anywhere. He bought it with 500 rounds of 22TCM ammunition, of which 490 come … Continue reading
Posted in ammunition, pistol
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S&W .22 Victory review: TK accessories
Making a good pistol even better.
YHM-8900: a discreet rimfire performer: new on AllOutdoor
Integrally suppressed 10-22 type rifle shows excellent results.
Longslide .45
A review of this Eagle XL is coming soon. In the meantime, does anyone know where I can get aftermarket sights to fit Iver Johnson brand 1911?