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This week, American Rifleman’s Joe Kurtenbach discusses some of the little things you can do to improve the functionality of your gear. “Always Improve Your Position” is a mantra Kurtenbach picked up during his time as a U.S. Army Cavalry Scout, and while he’s no longer establishing observation posts or building up defensive positions, the philosophy still holds true. Don’t get complacent, don’t be satisfied with good enough. There are always little things you can do to ensure you and your gear perform when needed. Learn more in this week's NRA Gun Gear of the Week video.
Slower-than-sound rounds are an art as much as a science. For target shooting, bullet upset is not important, but if you’re using subsonic loads for hunting or self-defense, it becomes critical.
Following the Franco-Prussian War of 1870, the French military were in desperate need of a new service rifle. Their answer was the Model 1874 Gras, which was largely an update to the earlier Chassepot design.
Springfield has already released a COA-ready version of its Echelon earlier this year, and the new models will bring the A-Cut to the company’s hammer-fired handguns, including the 1911 Operator, 1911 TRP and 1911 DS Prodigy.
Our drill this month trains you to form a stable firing platform early enough to gain optimal control before the shot breaks. Timing is of the essence.
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