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Solid Copper Bullets: Real-World Results From the Field

Posted on December 18, 2023 by Kurt Martonik

Solid copper bullets are monolithic bullets made solely of copper or a copper alloy. As experience has shown me, they are excellent performers in the field. […]

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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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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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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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Your Bullet Choice is More Important than Caliber

Posted on December 19, 2023 by Kurt Martonik

Your bullet choice is more important than caliber. How you want it to preform pre and post impact will drive that decision. It should not be overlooked. […]

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Action Screw Torque: The Pursuit of Rimfire Accuracy Part Three

Posted on December 18, 2023 by Kurt Martonik

Action screw torque can be an important aspect of accuracy in a rifle.To maintain accuracy in your rifle, action screw torque needs to be taken seriously. […]

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The Pursuit of Rimfire Accuracy Part Two: Match Ammo

Posted on December 18, 2023 by Kurt Martonik

Not all ammunition is created equally. Rimfire accuracy can largely be attributed to the quality control and components used in the ammunition. […]

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The Simplest Way to Measure Your Rifle’s Twist Rate

Posted on December 18, 2023 by Kurt Martonik

Your barrels twist rate is important when trying to stabilize bullets. The measurement is very simple and can be done at home with what you already have. […]

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