The Remington 870 — the greatest selling pump-action shotgun in the history of firearms — is famous with sportsmen and has also been the gold standard for dependable and ultra-reliable tactical models for users both in and out of uniform.
Author: Michael Crites
Michael Crites is el jefe around here. He has spent more than 30 years shooting, learning about guns, and collecting firearms old and new. He holds his Oregon Concealed Handgun License, and enjoys testing products in the back 40 of his farm.
The Glock 29 Reviewed [Hands-On]
The no-nonsense Glock 29, a pint-sized 10mm subcompact, is a handgun that trends towards the unique and offers a lot for the person with the will to master it.
Hollow Point vs FMJ: A Comparison
Gun Basics Full metal jacket (FMJ) and hollow point are two popular types of ammunition; with one better used for defensive situations and the other more of a practice round. Though seasoned shooters likely understand the difference between these types of bullets, it can be difficult to define the differences and best applications of both… Continue reading Hollow Point vs FMJ: A Comparison
Magazine vs. Clip: A Comparison
Magazine vs. Clip: how do they stack up? Have you ever been to the gun range and heard someone say that they’ll “load a clip” into their AR-15 or “put a clip” in their hunting rifle while scanning for deer? In both cases, the terminology is wrong – what they’re actually loading is a magazine.… Continue reading Magazine vs. Clip: A Comparison
Best Hunting Rangefinders: An Essential Tool For A Winning Hunt
The need for determining a target’s range is as old as warfare itself. Artillerymen manning cannons, ballistas, and other siege weapons had to define the distances to their targets, or risk injuring or killing friendly forces. This process of triangulating the distance to a specific point used basic trigonometry to determine the angles, and when… Continue reading Best Hunting Rangefinders: An Essential Tool For A Winning Hunt
Top AR-15 Build Kits For Your Next Project: From Basics to Ballistics
There is no more daunting goalpost in the gun community than assembling or otherwise building your own AR-15, but by keeping in mind some basic considerations and doing your homework, that goal can be easily attained This article is part of our ongoing Guide to Everything AR.
AR-10 vs. AR-15: A Comparison
Guide to Everything AR While the AR-10 and AR-15 started on different sides of the same coin, today that coin is growing thinner as they increasingly get on the same page on many fronts. With that being said, let us take a look at how these two rifles shake out when compared next to each… Continue reading AR-10 vs. AR-15: A Comparison
Best Rimfire Scopes: Small Calibers, Big Performance
While bigger calibers get all the coverage, using a smaller caliber for plinking, practice, and target shooting can make your experience cheaper and easier while still keeping it fun. Even after more than a century since its invention, the rimfire cartridge is as popular as ever – and there’s a lot of innovation in these… Continue reading Best Rimfire Scopes: Small Calibers, Big Performance
Rimfire vs. Centerfire Ammo: A Comparison
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Hunting Season Firearms You Should Own
Seasoned hunters usually have a list in their minds of the firearms they want to own. Ideally, the guns you own will give you a wide array of options to hunt both small and big game. It’s also helpful to have firearms that use common and inexpensive calibers, and having guns that aren’t chambered in… Continue reading Hunting Season Firearms You Should Own