Long Range Shooter

Selecting Cartridge and Caliber

Long Range Cartridge/Caliber Selection by Lucas Beitner Trying new cartridges is one of the most interesting aspects of shooting. Most every cartridge has its application or "place". It seems many are   confused when it comes to selecting a cartridge and caliber. Questions like "what's the best caliber?" are very common. No one likes to have their questons ...

Great web sites for accessories

I was surfing and found a couple of sites worth sharing.  They were MidwayUSA.com  and BoydsGunStocks.com.    I located a really nice Thumbhole Sporter laminated Pepperwood stock for my old Mauser actioned 8mm/06. Finished it myself and it really looks nice.   The stock was 98% finished and only $86.00 ...

How to make Ballistics Gel

Try to use gelatin powder made specifically for ballistics use, which is manufactured by Kind & Knox. However, the powder has to be special ordered in bulk and is expensive. Consider using plain Knox gelatin off the supermarket shelf. It costs approximately $10.00 USD and will suffice for home usage and all practical purposes. Mix a basic formula ...

Gun Control

Whether you agree or not, it's an interesting lesson in history. Something to think about... In 1929, the Soviet Union established gun control. From 1929 to 1953, about 20 million dissidents, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated. -------------------------------------------------------- In 1911, Turkey established gun control. From 1915 to 1917, 1.5 million Armenians, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated. -------------------------------------------------------- Germany established gun control in 1938 and ...