A quick look at the speedy but moody .17 Remington. The .17 Remington was introduced in 1971 as a new chambering for Remington’s 700 series bolt-action rifles. The case is based on the .223 Remington necked-down to .17 caliber, with the shoulder moved back .087 inch to lengthen the neck while retaining the same shoulder angle. The .17 Remington is ...
Codenamed Operation Urgent Fury, the United States invasion of Grenada is perceived by some as a minor military engagement during the Cold War. However, the conflict was more important than many people might realize. BTR-60 “028” after it was knocked out and pushed off the road by the Rangers. Image: NARA What may have also escaped the notice of most Americans ...
If you’ve been shooting for a few years, it’s time to get your blood lead levels checked. I first met Tom in 2011 at the MGM Ironman 3-gun match, a legendary, high round count blast fest in the Idaho desert. We bullshitted between stages, hit it off, and the bromance continues to this day. At the time, he’d just returned ...
Attaching a suppressor to a barrel shouldn’t be complicated, but it often is. Here we give an overview of the most common types of suppressor mounts. Do you think I need to go with a QD- or a HUB-style mount on my suppressor? What about direct-thread, is that even a thing anymore?” Chances are good that, if you know little ...
Home defense is one of the most common reasons given when someone buys a gun. Like any tools, different guns can be suited for different purposes. So, if you are looking for a home defense gun, what should you buy? What is the best affordable home defense pistol? The author makes a good case for the Springfield XD Mod.3 being ...
A lot of things have happened in the world to create a lot of first-time gun buyers. Many of these new firearm owners are interested in home defense and personal protection. If you are looking for your first gun, author Slaton White has five suggestions to consider when walking into a gun store. Although it wasn’t the only factor, the ...
In southwest Houston, a bystander shot a suspected thief in the leg after catching him rummaging through a storage unit and allegedly reaching into his pocket. Police say the incident is being investigated as a potential case of self-defense, and the suspect is expected to survive. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE HOUSTON, TX (2-minute read) — A late-night confrontation at a ...