In addition to revealing how clean a barrel is, a borescope can also expose machining abnormalities that can negatively affect a rifle’s accuracy. I have a number of rifles with which I like to shoot groups. Although I clean them regularly after each trip to the range, I cannot seem to get the barrels clean enough to push a patch ...
Princeton Tec, known for its American-made tactical and outdoor lighting products, has just unveiled a new addition to its lineup of high-end helmet-mounted lights, the new Charge X IR Max. This American-made helmet light is the next upgrade to Princeton Tec’s original Charge series. As the latest model, the Charge X IR Max is one of the lowest-profile helmet lights ...
I live in a neighborhood on the north side of Indianapolis. It’s a couple miles north of downtown, but it’s still in the city proper. It’s bounded on the north side by the trendy Broad Ripple arts-and-entertainment district, but it’s mostly quiet residential side streets. Why do I bring this up? Well, it has to do with risk profiling. Living ...
The suspect in the 2022 Highland Park Fourth of July parade shooting has pleaded guilty to multiple counts of first-degree murder, eliminating the need for a trial. With this plea, he faces a life sentence without the possibility of parole, bringing some closure to victims’ families and survivors. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE HIGHLAND PARK, IL (3-minute read) — The suspect ...
Fiocchi USA has just launched the Covert X product line of defensive ammunition optimized for self-defense and concealed carriers. Reliability and maximum performance in modern micro and ultra-compact carry guns are some of the most important factors in this new defensive ammunition, which is why both the bullet design and propellants used in Covert X products are optimized for this ...
There is so much to think about and consider when you first start getting into guns and concealed carry. First and foremost, you have to think about the gun. Do I want a full-size or a compact? What chambering? Once you select your gun, you have to start thinking about ammo. What load best fits my needs, and does it ...
It often seems like there’s no middle ground with semi-automatic rimfire pistols. Either these kinds of handguns seem to come across like flimsy and inexpensive afterthoughts, or they’re full-on performance guns with the price tag to match. The Taurus .22LR TX-22 Compact TORO comes as a nice middle-of-the-road surprise because for an accessible real-world price of around $300 or so, ...
In today’s article, Dr. Will Dabbs reviews the MTM Tactical Range Box. If you need a gun cleaning kit and maintenance stand, this product might be just the thing you are looking for. But, how well does it work? That’s what the author sets out to discover. The company provided the range box to the author for review. Full disclosure ...
When it comes to accurate rifle shooting, a stable position is the bedrock upon which all other fundamentals rest. Just as a custom home on top of a crumbling foundation is worthless, the best breath control, sighting system and trigger-manipulation technique won’t do much for a shooter who can’t steady his or her rifle. Effective rifle support is integral to ...
Before the first atomic bomb was dropped on the Japanese city of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, few in the world understood the potential destructive power that the atom could unleash. While just two cities — Hiroshima and Nagasaki — have experienced the full fury of nuclear weapons, it could be argued the Ukrainian city of Chornobyl and the Japanese ...