Category Archives: ammunition

Savage 220Y rifled shotgun: new on AllOutdoor

A more compact deer-slaying option.

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Expanding Slugs: new on American Shooting Journal

Defensive loads for 12ga.

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Umarex Luger P08 blowback pistol: new on AllOutdoor

Realistic copy of the classic pistol.

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Ethan Allen or similar Pepperbox revolvers

Does anyone know the typical powder charges and velocity for .28, .32 or .36 caliber versions?

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AR57 review: new on American Shooting Journal

A 5.7 Alternative For Self-defense, Varmint Hunting  

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Armatac CL drum review: new on GunMag Warehouse blog

150-round STANAG drum for rifles and light machine guns.

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Why such emphasis on low recoil?

A lot of the shooters I deal with are slightly built, young and relatively inexperienced with firearms. When they go beyond .22, it helps to teach them on relatively quiet and low-kick guns. That’s where the 380ACP carbine comes in … Continue reading

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Inland M1 carbines: new on Alloutdoor

Reproductions of WW2 models and variations on the theme.

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Hi-Point C9 pistol: new on AllOutdoor

Cheap or Inexpensive?

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ATI .22LR upper for Omni lower: new on AllOutdoor

A semi-auto rifle that competes with bolt actions for accuracy

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Liberty 50-grain Civil Defense Ammo: new on AllOutdoor

What is the best use for that ammunition?

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Technical clarification

Both Pennsylvania rifle and AR15 were used for hunting in advance of combative use. AR15 was sold to civilians from 1963, a year before the Army adopted it for special operations. Both were much lower in power than typical hunting or military … Continue reading

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Training new shooters

Four years ago, I did a photo shoot with Ariel, 16 at the time. While she was quite convincing with a variety of arms, she didn’t actually know how to use them. We decided to remedy that shortcoming. She was … Continue reading

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Moriah Combs shoots Origin 12

Full power slugs fired from this shotgun feel much like shooting an AK47. Low recoil and rifle-like manual of arms make it my top choice among shoothbores. Moriah Combs runs it like a pro. Today, about 1400 Brenneke slugs arrived, … Continue reading

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Jard J67 bullpup: new on American Shooting Journal

A very unusual and effective 9mm carbine.

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“Civilize them with a Krag”: new on AllOutdoor

Can 120 year old designs suffice for modern riot control?

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Single shot rifles and lying liars who lie.

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More deadbeats?

On April 11, I sent an invoice to one of my client companies. On May 5, I got a text message promising payment the following week. Since then, I’ve heard nothing from anyone in that company. They are not returning … Continue reading

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.50 caliber 1911 — new on American Shooting Journal

Guncrafter Industries’ Model No. 4 50 GI

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If you shoot 5.7x28mm ammunition

Take a look at RR Weapon Systems 5.7 loads, especially R37X (0.66″ mushrooms on the right). Loaded to full power (2680fps from 16″ AR57 barrel), accurate for the caliber (2MOA), and good terminal performer (penetrates 12″ of gel).

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