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8.6 Blackout Ballistics Charts: How it Actually Performs

Posted on December 19, 2023 by Kurt Martonik

The 8.6 Blackout is a subsonic monster that is capable of launching 300 grain bullets dead quiet. At subsonic velocities, it still packs a punch. […]

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All You Need to Know About Recoil and How to Mitigate It

Posted on December 19, 2023 by Kurt Martonik

Recoil can make shooting a gun intimidating and painful. Calculating it is easy, and once understood, there are multiple ways to mitigate it. […]

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Timing a Muzzle Device: The Quickest and Easiest Way

Posted on December 19, 2023 by Kurt Martonik

Timing a muzzle device using shims shouldn’t take more than a couple minutes. This simple formula will tell you how thick your shims need to be! […]

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The Brownells Exclusive MDT GRND-POD Bipod With 17S Mount

Posted on December 19, 2023 by Kurt Martonik

The Brownells Exclusive MDT GRND-POD is a great option for those looking for modularity as well as a solid rest. The 17S mounting system is extremely adaptable. […]

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Swampfox Arrowhead Review: What I Love & Hate About It

Posted on December 19, 2023 by Kurt Martonik

The Swampfox Arrowhead is a great LPVO option. It is very well thought out. However, there are a few things I don’t like. […]

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Rifle Sight Height: Is It Really That Important?

Posted on December 19, 2023 by Kurt Martonik

Rifle sight height has a minimal effect on point of impact. All of the issues associated with high rifle scopes can be alleviated with a simple bubble level. […]

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How to Start Checkering a Gunstock: The Fundamentals

Posted on December 19, 2023 by Kurt Martonik

Checkering a gunstock is an art. It is not easy and is intimidating to start. Here are a few tips and tricks to help get you started. […]

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Old Steel Historical Firearms: The Most Unique Gunshop in Denver

Posted on December 19, 2023 by Kurt Martonik

Old Steel Guns is unlike any other gun shop in the Denver area. Now registered as both a museum and public library, you will not be disappointed! […]

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Is the .277 Fury the Next Great Hunting Cartridge?

Posted on December 19, 2023 by Kurt Martonik

The .277 Fury has potential to be the next great hunting cartridge. Designed for short action lengths and barrels, it is a mountain hunters dream. […]

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Is the 8.6 Blackout a 338 Federal with Better Marketing?

Posted on December 19, 2023 by Kurt Martonik

Advertised as the 300 BLK’s big brother, the 8.6 Blackout has big shoes to fill. While impressive, is it just a rip off of the 338 Federal? […]

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