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Category: Gun History
Five Reasons Why:
Five reasons that the benefits that flow from guns far outweigh the risks inherent in guns
Walter Hunt and his Rocket Balls
While Henry and Winchester became famous for their successful lever action rifle designs, the genius who created both the system and a cartridge that changed the future of firearms sold the patent and moved on. Meet Walter Hunt and his Rocket Balls.
LIGHT WEIGHT RIFLES & HANDGUNS: When is too little to much?
When is light and handy to little for the job at hand. The Guru knows.
Schuetzen: The Purest Form Of Competitive Shooting
Scott Elliot with Arizona Schuetzenverein introduces us to the purest form of target shooting.
The Man and the Gun: Gordon Ingram and the M-10
Never a significant military weapon, Gordon Ingram's M-10 found fame in Hollywood rather than the battlefield.
LOADING FOR THE .32 WINCHESTER SPECIAL
Jim Waddell shares his loading experiences with the .32 Winchester Special.
The Intern’s Garand Vs. Copper Killer
Our intern's M1 Garand was in nearly perfect condition, but it had a bore fouled with copper from years of shooting without cleaning. Copper Killer and Copper Cream were up to the task.
Caliber Confusion: Why are .38 Specials .36 Caliber?
The fact that .38 Specials can be fired in a .357 Magnum chamber is well known. Why they are called .38s is a little more obscure.
Man and the Gun: Dieudonne Saive
Prolific firearms designer, Dieudonne Saive, was the Right Arm of the Free World.
Searching for the Right 32-20 Winchester Load
A retirement gift becomes a labor of love.