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For years, I've gone back and forth on whether to buy a combination gun. I'm not referring to high end German drillings and the like, but rather Savage 24s, Baikal IZH-94s, or current offerings such as the Savage 42 or Chiappa Double Badger. Furthermore, I'm thinking rimfire/shotgun. One use...

Most rimfire manufacturers advise against dry firing. However, the heritage rough rider has a hammer blocking manual safety (quite ugly) that I've heard some people say allows them to dry fire without fear of damage. I am wondering if this might still be hard on the gun... just in a different...

I realize the tx22 is a pistol, but I'm specifically wondering if 10/22 magazine designs couldn't incorporate whatever Taurus did to make a functional staggered magazine. I've tried double stack 10/22 mags and they worked very poorly. Yes, the single stack BX-25 works fine, but its length is...

I've been looking at bullpup kits for 10/22's (just for fun--I already have two conventional 10/22 setups and a third barrelled action sitting around), but some of these require barrels at least 18" long to meet OAL requirements. I already own a lightweight 16.5" barrel that I'd prefer using...

I have a S&W M&P 15-22, but no experience with centerfire ARs (yes...such people still exist). I'm considering an AR-15. I don't want to build one from a bunch of parts, but I wonder how simple and foolproof it is to put together a complete lower and complete upper. Would I need any special...

I own a single centerfire rifle. A Savage 11FL in .223. It has an internal magazine (no floor plate) with a sporter weight barrel and their basic synthetic stock. I replaced the Accu-Trigger with a Timney trigger (not because the Accu-Trigger was bad, but I never grew fond of the take-up blade...

By "on target", I mean how well do point of aim and point of impact match up. I realize this can depend on ammo selection, so let's just say how well do the sights work with the ammo of your choice?

This is entirely hypothetical. I have no intentions of having run-ins with bears in the near future. To narrow the focus, I'm thinking defense (not hunting) against grizzlies/brown bears. Assume you can use whatever ammo you figure is best (Brenneke slug, Foster slug, buckshot, or whatever)...

I've asked questions in the past pertaining to building my first AR. Instead, I've gotten an M&P 15-22. It's the MOE SL version with Magpul stuff on it. I like it but am curious about trigger upgrades. I will mention that this is NOT being used as a trainer rifle for a defense/combat AR, so...

I am considering assembling my first AR. When looking at the list of recommended tools for the task, I am lacking most of them. Does anyone know if tool kits are available that come with all the basics I'd need as opposed to buying them individually? Also, my first AR may be my last, so I don't...

Several years ago, I ordered a walnut stock from Boyd's. Unfortunately, I ordered it too long (I was thinking shotgun LOP when ordering a rifle stock). I'd like to cut it down, but I'm worried about getting ragged edges and splinters if I just start cutting. Any advice on how I can do this at...

I have the Magpul SGA stock on a Mossberg 500. An adapter is available to use any recoil pad designed for synthetic 870 stocks. The pad included with the stock seems okay, but if other options are noticeably better in terms of shooting comfort or getting back on target faster, I'd like to try...

I sometimes hear/read people mention that a certain gun is part of their "carry rotation." I understand that people may have a particular gun that they favor for most purposes, but certain settings/clothing may require something smaller. However, when I hear "carry rotation" that sounds like...

I've never owned an IWB holster before. When I do a google search, the most common responses included... "we the people" "concealment express" "alien gear" They aren't terribly expensive ($40ish) and they seem to be adjustable for angle, carry height, and wear positions (hip vs. appendix)...

I've been thinking I'd like to get a DA/SA (decocker only) pistol for general use... It would mostly be for fun at the range, but I'd like it to be able to fill carry, HD, if necessary. Also, I hike and do backcountry camping and would like to carry the gun in that role. It looks like the CZ...

I own 6 handguns (4 of which are .22s). But I've never gotten any kind of training, and my shooting with handguns is sporadic, so my skill level is still toward the novice end of the spectrum. Last weekend, I went out with a Browning Buckmark with a Holosun red dot, a Heritage Rough Rider with...

I don't normally post just to talk about my guns, but I've enjoyed assembling this little guy and wanted to share my enthusiasm about it. I don't do any kind of competitive shooting. The gun is used just for plinking in the pasture and some hunting. My primary goals going in were to minimize...

I don't own an AR, but am interested in trying out a basic build kit. It may be used for HD, but my intention is more for fun and possibly medium game hunting. At this point, I'm leaning toward a PSA 6.5 Grendel kit with a 20" barrel. Specifically, this kit. I'd consider other suggestions as...

your optimal magnification for off hand precision (updated for clarity) **Update** I posted my original question a couple days ago, and, looking back on it now, I realize I really asked two different questions... 1) what is your preferred magnification... 2) what magnification gives you the...

Aluminum cases are used for some ammo (Blazer pistol cartridges, for example). It's usually cheaper, because aluminum is cheaper than brass. The main drawback--as I understand it--is that it can't be reloaded like brass can. But since rimfire ammo can't be reloaded anyway, why don't they use...