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#1 - Performing a Systems Check

What to do when the shooting slows down.

#3 - Sniper Practice

A day of precision shooting at the range.

#5 - Solving Accuracy Problems with Handloading

Roll your own to achieve better accuracy.

#2 - The Dreaded Doublefeed

Clearing a malfunction.

#4 - Vacation to Military Museums

Take a look at a collection of weapons past.

#6 - Cheap 9mm Ammo Accuracy

Testing the accuracy difference of cheap and expensive ammo.

#7 - Full Auto Shoot

A day at the range with machine guns.

#9 - Best Way to Clean a Shotgun

A twist on everyday gun cleaning.

#11 - World Class Gun Museum

A huge collection of firearms from around the world.

#13 - Shooting & Cleaning Corrosive Ammo

A primer on using corrosive ammo.

#15 - The .455 Webley Revolver

A day at the range with an uncommon revolver.

#17 - Great Firearms - The British SMLE

The rifle of the British Army from WWI/WWII.

#19 - Wolf .30 Carbine Ammo Evaluation

Testing cheap ammunition for the .30 carbine.

#21 - Accuracy of AR15 Ammo - Part 2

More ammunition testing for the AR15.

#23 - Cosmoline Removal

Instructions on how to clean up that dirty C&R.

#25 - Great Firearms - The CZ-52

A primer on a good European pistol.

#27 - Great Firearms - The Mosin Nagant

The fire breathing Mosin Nagant.

#29 - Simple Rifle Rack

Building a simple and attractive storage rack for rifles.

#31 - 7.62 X 51 Military Ball Accuracy

Testing an assortment of .308 military ammo.

#33 - Refinishing a 24/47 Mauser

Another refinishing project on a C&R.

#35 - Refinished Turkish Mauser

New look and how this Mauser performs.

#37 - Scoping a K-31

Single-point clamp-on mounting system, that does not mark the rifle in any way.

#39 - Refinishing a Sistema .45 ACP - Part 2

Sistema Model 1927 refinishing project.

#41 - Tiger Striping a Firearm

Another Sistema Model 1927 refinishing project.

#43 - Re-Using Ear Plugs

A way to save a little money.

#45 - Fixing Hammer Bite on a 1911

Quick and useful home gunsmitting project .

#47 - Cleaning a Semi-Auto Pistol

Some tips on how to properly clean and lubricate a semi-auto pistol.

#49 - Cleaning & Lubricating an AR15 Rifle

How to maintain an AR15 after shooting it.

#51 - Changing the Firing Pin Springs in C&R Rifles

Solving hang-fires and a lot of no-fires.

#53 - Great Firearms - The .44 Special

An old cartridge, but a good one.

#55 - Great Firearms - The Springfield M1A Rifle

The civilian copy of the M-14 military rifle.

#57 - Repairing a Split Stock

Fixing a stock crack and refinishing an old British Lithgow SMLE.

#59 - Great Firearms - The Tokarev Romanian 7.62 X 25 Pistol

The TT-33 pistol is now C&R qualified.

#61 - Thunder Ranch, Defensive Shotgun Class

A great school to learn about shotgun use.

#63 - Corking a Mosin Rifle to Improve Accuracy

How to accurize a Mosin using a piece of cork.

#65 - Building a Black Powder Pistol

1978, .45 cal, Philadelphia Derringer kit.

#67 - Great Firearms - The M-1 Carbine

Carbine version of the M-1 Garand rifle.

#69 - A Young Man Meets the 1911

A trip to the range with my stepson, Abel, to shoot a gun made in Heaven.

#71 - Great Firearms - M-1917 Enfield Rifle

The American Enfield, a great firearm.

#73 - Making Cheap Targets

Using a 1 1/4" stamp to make cheap targets at home.

#75 - Bedding a Rifle Stock

Bedding the action on these old rifles will usually tighten-up the grouping.

#77 - Interesting Firearms - The Winchester .30-30 Rifle

The great John Browning designed this rifle.

#79 - Tightening Up the Groups on an Old Rifle

Roll your own to achieve better accuracy #2

#81 - Refinishing a British #1 Mark 3 Enfield Rifle

Restoring a really beaten up old rifle.

#83 - Fighting With a Shotgun

Owning a shotgun is not the same as knowing how to fight with a shotgun.

#85 - Monarch 7.62 X 39 Ammo in an SKS

Different types of bullets and feeding issues.

#87 - Wolf .22 LR Accuracy

Wolf .22 Long Rifle Match ammo is some of the most accurate .22 ammo I've ever shot.

#89 - The Remington 700 Rifle

This bolt action rifle comes in an amazing array of models.

#91 - Let's Talk About Buckshot

How much does the shot in standard 2-3/4" 9-pellet 00 buckshot weight?

#93 - Took The Lovely Wife Shooting

Quarterly Requalification day for the wife.

#95 - Interesting Firearms - The Model 96 Swedish Mauser

In 6.5 X 55 Mauser, a very fine round.

#97 - Handloading the .303 British

Handloading for the .303 can be a challenge.

#99 - Moly Coating Rifle Bullets

Lubricating bullets to reduce the friction.

#101 - Met a Hero of Mine at the SHOT Show

Marine sniper Chuck Mawhinney.

#103 - Sizing and Lubricating Cast Lead Bullets

How to size and lubricate casted bullets.

#105 - The Remington Model 510 Targetmaster .22 Bolt Action Rifle

A lot to love about these fine old rifles.

#107 - A Custom Built Mauser

With a Weatherby barrel in .270 Winchester, a Mauser action and a custom stock.

#109 - Product Evaluation - Bullsbag Shooting Rests #1

Both Bench Rest and Field Rest versions.

#8 - 5.56 Military Ammo Accuracy

Testing various types of military ammo.

#10 - AK Vs. AR - Some Observations

The two most popular rifle platforms.

#12 - Teaching a Lady to Shoot

Introducing the fairer sex to firearms.

#14 - The Shiloh Sharps .45-70 Long Range Exp.

Introduction to a true buffalo gun.

#16 - Great Firearms - The 9 X 18 Makarov

Introduction to a popular European cartridge.

#18 - Shooting Wolf steel-cased Ammo in an AR15

Is shooting this ammo safe for your weapon?

#20 - Accuracy International AE

A day at the range with a true sniper rifle.

#22 - Great Firearms - Ruger 10-22

An introduction to the most popular .22 rifle in America.

#24 - Homemade Target Stand

Instructions on an easy to build range accessory.

#26 - Great Firearms - Swiss K-31 Rifle

The straight-pull bolt action Swiss rifle.

#28 - Refinishing a US Savage Enfield Mk1 #4 SMLE

Refinishing project on a C&R.

#30 - The Smell of Cordite

What do they mean when they talk about "The Smell of Cordite"?

#32 - Refinishing an Old Rifle

Another refinishing project on a C&R.

#34 - 24/47 Mauser Range Report

Range report for the just refinished rifle.

#36 - Interesting Firearms - Saiga in 7.62 X 51

Saiga rifle modification project.

#38 - Refinishing a Sistema .45 ACP - Part 1

Sistema Model 1927 refinishing project.

#40 - Refinishing a Sistema .45 ACP - Range Report

Range report on the refinished Sistema 1927.

#42 - Battleship Texas, BB-35

The Texas was one of the last Dreadnoughts, built in 1914 and served in WWI.

#44 - Great Firearms - The Browning Hi Power

A look on JMB's 9mm marvel.

#46 - Cleaning and Lubricating a Revolver

Some tips on how to clean a revolver.

#48 - Cleaning a Rifle Barrel

Some tips on how to properly clean and lubricate a rifle barrel.

#50 - Cleaning & Lubricating an AK Rifle

How to maintain an AK after shooting it.

#52 - Parkerizing a Sistema

Another interesting Sistema Model 1927 refinishing project.

#54 - Great Firearms - Mosin Nagant Hexagonal Receiver

Early MN Russian rifle with an hex receiver.

#56 - Great Firearms - The Colt 1911 Gold Cup, National Match

Review of a 1911, Series 80, Mark IV, GC NM

#58 - Great Cartridges - The .41 Magnum

An in-between caliber that stand on its own.

#60 - Stripping a Stock with Easy-Off Oven Cleaner

Cleaning up a 91/30 Mosin Nagant stock.

#62 - Great Firearms - The M-1 Garand

"The greatest battle implement ever devised"

#64 - Great Firearms - The FN-FAL, The Right Arm of the Free World

The FN-FAL is a 7.62 X 51 NATO battle rifle.

#66 - Shooting a Black Powder Pistol

Range report on the Derringer kit.

#68 - Great Firearms - The 1903-A3 Springfield Rifle

The predecessor of the M-1 Garand rifle.

#70 - Great Firearms - The Johnson Rifle

Melvin Johnson designed rifle.

#72 - Great Firearms - The '98 Mauser Rifle

The 8 X 57 mm caliber German rifle.

#74 - The Five Sisters - Restoring Five M44 Mosin Rifles

Battlefield pick-ups are a fun project!

#76 - Interesting Firearms - The CZ 75 SP-01 Shadow

A very fine pistol, with target accuracy.

#78 - Interesting Cartridges - The .44 Magnum

The .44 Remington Magnum classic.

#80 - Inexpensive Red Dot Scopes

Testing a BSA and a SPOT red dot scopes.

#82 - Getting an Enfield Rifle to Shoot

Bedding the action to improve accuracy.

#84 - Glock Perfection

How do Glock pistols work and how to disassemble them for clean up.

#86 - The Newton Rifle

Mr. Newton made rifles in the early 1900s and designed them to his own specifications.

#88 - The Colt Python .357 Magnum Revolver

A fine pistol introduced in the mid 1950s.

#90 - Interesting Cast Bullet Situation

Cast bullets and a Sizer Lubricator.

#92 - How to Trim Rifle Brass

Bottle-necked rifle brass must be trimmed to a safe length.

#94 - Product Evaluation - Magnalube-G Grease

A great firearms lubricant.

#96 - Refinishing a Mosin 91/30

Refinishing project on three Mosin 91/30 C&R rifles.

#98 - Shooting a Rifle from a Benchrest

how to use a benchrest to sight-in a scope.

#100 - Interesting Firearms - The Ballester-Molina

Argentine copy of the Colt 1911.

#102 - Casting Lead Bullets

How to cast lead bullets for reloading.

#104 - Interesting Cartridges - The Mighty .357 Magnum

Hot loads in a .357 revolver.

#106 - Forensic Analysis, 1986 FBI Miami Firefight

Review of the book by W. French Anderson.

#108 - Wolf Gold, .32 ACP Ammo Evaluation

Review of FMJ .32 ACP Wolf Ammo.

#110 - Product Evaluation - Bullsbag Shooting Rests #2

Now for magazine-fed rifles and/or pistols.

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