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January 1965 |
Features This Month - Hunting - Handgun Hog Hunt; Trophy Muleys Technical - New .225 Winchester; Remington's New Army Model .44; Fraser Falling Block Action Shotguns - Winchester Model 1400; F.I.'s LaSalle Shotguns; Eley Shotshells Reloading - Handloading The .223 Remington; Nosler Bullets Bonus - Boys Who Held The Bridge; Where Do We Get The Lee? Black Powder - Horns, Flints And Powdersmoke Gunsmithing - Questions And Answers Monthly Features - Technically Speaking; Gun Show Calendar; Catalogs And Booklets; Showcase; Book Reviews; On Gun Collecting; Times Flyers; Firing Line; Plinkin |
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April 1965 |
Features This Month - Hunting - Forget Brain Shots Technical - Russia's Version Of .223; Marlin's 99 M-1 Carbine; The Hart Scope Extension Shotguns - Savage Fox Model B-DE Reloading - The .225 Winchester Collecting - Germanic Wheel Lock; Marlin Headstamps Bonus - History's Delinquent Deringer; Early Allied Rifles Gunsmithing - Questions And Answers Monthly Features - Technically Speaking; My Square Circle; Book Reviews; Catalogs And Booklets; Times' Flyers; Gun Show Calendar; On Gun Collecting; Firing Line; Showcase; Plinkin' |
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August 1965 |
Features This Month - Hunting - Paid Hunting Technical - The Stoner System; Tracer Shotshells; More Push For Your .30-30; Fine Finnish Finish Reloading - Cartridge With Nine Lives Black Powder - Black Powder Ballistics Gunsmithing - Dad's Old Parker; Questions And Answers Bonus - Tresure From The Deep; Firepower; My Winged Weimar Monthly Features - Technically Speaking; My Sqare Circle; Catalogs And Booklets; Times' Flyers; Gun Show Calendar; Book Reviews; Firing Line; Gun Collecting; Showcase; Plinkin' |
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September 1965 |
Features This Month - Hunting - Summertime Jacks; Big Gun Fun; Go Shoot Snakes! Shotguns - New Target Loads Reloading - Norma Bullets Black Powder - Go National! Clay Birds - Skeet Shooting Bonus - Honest Mistakes; Machine Guns - World War I; Four Dollars And Ten Cents; Building A Hunting Cabin Gunsmithing - Bending That Military Bolt; Questions And Answers Monthly Features - Technically Speaking; My Square Circle; Catalogs And Booklets; Book Reviews; Gun Show Calendar; Time Flyers; Firing Line; Showcase; Plinkin |
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March 1966 |
Features This Month - Technical - The Squirreliest Rifle Hunting - Gobbler Gun; Wild Men In The Wild Woods; Dinosaur Stopper Reloading - Half-Jacket Kinks And Wrinkles Collecting - Premier's Parabellum; Return Of The Rimfire Shotguns - Winchester Trap, Skeet Guns Black Powder - The Swiss Federal Bonus - Senator Dodd Has Gone Too Far!; Man Who Loved Machines; Build A Gun Travel Case; The Freda Rifle; Remington's Newest; Winchester's Seminar South Monthly Features - Technically Speaking; Times Flyers; Firing Line; Showcase; Book Reviews; Gunsmithing; Catalogs And Booklets |
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April 1966 |
Features This Month - Technical - A .22 Rimfire Machine Gun; Saga Of The Rustless Gun; You'll Flip For The Grip Hunting - Handgunning Course For Hunters; Turkey Hunter's Fancy Collecting - Collecting .45s; The Colt Police Pistol Of "1862" Shotguns - Federal's LRSC Bonus - Shoot A Pistol; 6-Guns Are Clunks; Fancy Revolver Shooting Editorial - Scapel Or Collector's Item? Monthly Features - Bullshots; Claybirds; Times Flyers; Answers From Experts; Showcase; Gun Books; The Gunsmith |
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September 1966 |
Features This Month - Wingmaster-Brushmaster; Slant On Slugs; The .30-.30; Tiny Tommies; Diamondack; Big, Hot And Best; Pipsqueak Rifle; Windfall Brownie; In Those Days; Guns Of WWII Monthly Features - Bullshots; Handguns; Answers From Experts; Time's Showcase; Catalogs And Booklets; Gun Books; Gunsmith |
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October 1966 |
Features This Month - Defense Of The M-16; Pair Of New Savages; First Lady's Pistol; Squirrels - My Meat; Pheasant Hunting; Guns Of World War II; Keep The Ducks Flying; Pick The Best Powder; Ithaca's New Double; Kids - They're Great Monthly Features - Editorial; Claybirds; Catalogs And Booklets; Answers From Experts; Showcase |
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November 1966 |
Features This Month - Dunking Ducks; M-16 - Beauty Or Beast?; Guns In Colorado; Early Nazi Weapons; 4 1/2 Poind Smoothbore; Goofy Grizzly Caper; New ST Wildcat; Portside Problems; Case Of The Missing "E"; Let The Critics Fall; Mountain Men Replica Monthly Features - Editorial; Handguns; Bullshots; Answers From Experts; Catalogs And Booklets; Showcase; The Gunsmith |
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January 1967 |
Features This Month - Cannons Are For Kooks!; .45-70 Springfield Trapdoor; My Magnificent Whitmore; New Loads For 6.5 Remington Magazine; My Last Snake Hunt; Single Shot Can Take It; Faster Fire For The Front; Smokeless Loads For BP Rifles; A Sling On A Smoothbore?; Damascus Can Mean Danger; Newest 5-Shooter; Four New Guns; He Makes Rifles Monthly Features - Bullshots; Editorial; Handguns; Times' Flyer, Answers From Experts; Times Showcase; The Gunsmith |
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February 1967 |
Features This Month - Shooting Vandals; Tiger To Pussycat; Case Capacities; Personalized Loads; Double Dipper; Snake Eyes; Finally, A Grizzly!; Sturmgewehr; Military Cases; Primer Facts; Metallic Review; Shotshell Review; Black Powder Loads Monthly Features - Bullshots; Claybirds; Times' Flyers; Catalogs And Booklets; Answers From Experts; Showcase; Gunsmith |
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March 1967 |
Features This Month - Ten Years With The .243; Slugs Aren't Deer Medicine; Ithaca's SKB 200E; A Howdah Pistol; Meet John R. Buhmiller; Bullet That Would Not Die; Remington News For '67; :To Gen. Sam Houston"; Bundles For Britain; Your Gun, Your Ears; Build A Turkey Caller Monthly Features - Bullshots; Editorial; Handguns; Times' Flyers; Answers From Experts; Times' Showcase; Gun Books; Gunsmith |
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June 1968 |
Features This Month - Hot .30 Carbine Ruger Revolver; The Daly O/U "Venture" Smoothbore; There Are Only 4!; Building A Gun Box; Varmint Section; The Canny Crow; .22 Varmint Calibers; I Still Like The .222; Wyoming Varmint Safari; Varmint Calls; H & R Semi-Auto Rifle; New Guns & Gear For '68 Monthly Features - Bullshots; Claybirds; Times' Flyers; Times' Showcase; Answers From Experts; Catalogs & Booklets; Gun Books; The Gunsmith |
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November 1968 |
Features This Month - Torture Test Of Undercover Stubby; Two Domentic And Three Imported Gun Tests; The Broomhill Mauser; Bucks I Wish I Had Never Met; Long Range Handgunning; A Closer Look At The 28 Gauge; The Pedersen Device; Beretta's FS-1; The Destroyer Carbine Mystery Monthly Features - Front Burner; Bullshots; Handguns; Times' Showcase; Times' Flyers; Gun Books; The Gunsmith |
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February 1970 |
Features This Month - Basics Of Shotshell Loading, .357/.44 Revolver Wildcat, Loads For Surplus Pistols, Omark's Sportco .44 Target Rifle, Loading For A Tamed 10 Gauge, Boondock Loads, 300 Winchester Improved, Shotguns For Quail, Winchester's Ball Powders, ST Arms Tour Of Europe, Pattern Is The Answer |
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December 1971 |
20-Rounds-A-Second Pistol Power! (Sans silencer, this 9mm SMG is under nine inches long!); Handgun Medicine For Snakes (Knowing how to kill rattlers may save your hide!); Shooters Shell Out For Conservation (While some only talk about it, you've paid to preserve game); Is The .410 A Ballistic Bastard? (Then why is this gauge growing in popularity?); Ruger's New Old Army (...is the first modern percussion revolver built in quantity); How Rifle Barrels Are Made (There's more to it than boring a hole in a hunk of steel); .270 - The Handloading Champ (Its flexibility lets you load for varmints and bear); How Firearms Began (It was really a very simple question of survival); The Age Of Superblade Arrives (Why would a man pay $100 for a knife?); How To Install A Recoil Pad (You don't need to be a master craftsman for this job); Centennial Arms Revolver/Carbine (...is a good small game and varmint combination); Centennial Arms Winchester '73 (...is a dead-ringer for the original .44-40); Charter Arms Undercoverette (In .32 S & W Long, this sonofagun is derived from a .38 Spl); Sheridan Targetrap (This pellet-catcher is perfect for indoor plinking); Bullshots; Letters; Precision Reloading; For Your Information; Gun Books; ST Shopper; Answers From Experts; Gunsmith |
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April 1974 |
Contents - Letters (ST readers speak out); For Your Information (Jerry R. Constantino); Hipshots (Skeeter Skelton); Bullshots (George C. Nonte); Precision Reloading (John Wootters); Conservation (Dr. George V. Burger); ST Shopper (New product review); Answers From Experts (Shooting Times staff); Gunsmith (P. O. Ackley); Stock Your Own Rifle (The wrapup on this series details professional finishing); Try A 28 Gauge (This light, little 28 is best for upland bird shooting); A First-Hand Look At Preserve Hunting (We tried upland game in Iowa, and it was superb); Ruger's New Mini-14 .223 Semiauto (Our 500-round field test proved this carbine's performance); The Technical Side Of The Mini-14 (It borrows some of the bigger M-14s best features); Modern Black-Powder Rifles (These well-made muskets make shooting an enjoyable challenge); The Ugly Astra M600 Auto Pistol (It's extremely reliable and accurate for a military 9mm); Ithaca's New SKB XL-900 20-Gauge Auto (It comes awfully close to being a do-everything shotgun); New Zealand - A Hunter's Paradise (Most game animals are considered varmints!); Walther GSP Convertible-Caliber Target Pistol (This autoloader can switch from .22 LR to .32 S&W Long); Remington's New Products For '74 (Among other things, look for improvements in the M700 rifle) |
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May 1975 |
Contents - Letters; Bullshots; Hipshots; Precision Reloading; Conservation; For Your Information; ST Shopper; Answers From Experts; Gunsmith; How Good Is The .243 Winchester? (Good enough to take both varmints and medium-sized big game); Skeeter's Handgun Clinic (You'll find the answer to some of your toughest questions here); The New Short-Action Colt Sauer (This fine rifle is available in .22-250, .243 and .308); Wildcatting The .284 Winchester (You can build one on any centerfire from .22 through .35); The Lure Of The Luger (Choose the Mausers for investments, the Stoogers for shooting); Me And Joe Incorporated (These young empire builders should have stuck to gun tradin'); The Jane 1858 Enfield Musket (This most sought-after muzzleloader is back in production); Try Moderate Rifle Loads (These easy-on-the-shoulder rounds will improve your score); Natural Shooting Talent - Do You Have It? (Some are born with it, others just have to try harder); Why You Should Use Reloading Manuals (They'll open the door to the fascinating world of ammo) |
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June 1975 |
Contents - Letters (ST readers speak out); Bullshots (Jon R. Sundra); Hipshots (Skeeter Skelton); For Your Information (Jerry R. Constantino); Conservation (Dr. George V. Burger); Precision Reloading (John Wootters); ST Shopper (New product review); Answers From Experts (Shooting Times staff); Gunbooks (Shooting Times staff); Gunsmith (P. O. Ackley); Favorite Sixgun Loads (Your wheelgun's temperament is determined by what you feed it); What's The Best Brush-Bucking Bullet? (This may surprise you, but there really isn't any); The Marlin 336 (Three million hunters swear by this lever-action rifle); H & R's Mini-Size Varmint Rifle (It's the M317, built by the Finnish-made Sako action); The Weatherby .224 Varmintmaster (This classy magnum shoots extremely well, regardless of ammo); A Hunting Handgun Cartridge For Big Game (It's the .357 Herrett and it's designed for the T/C Contender); .44 Special Lovers, Unite! (Nothing can beat this superaccurate, easy-to-load caliber); The Unique D.E.S. 69 .22 Semiauto Pistol (This French-made target gun delivers top-notch accuracy); Speer's New .22 Caliber FMJ Bullets (Developed for centerfire rifles, they're ideal for handguns); 1975 NSGA Show Is The Biggest Ever (The demand for firearms continues at an unprecedented rate) |
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July 1975 |
Contents - Letters (ST readers speak out); Conservation (Dr. George V. Burger); Bullshots (Jon R. Sundra); Hipshots (Skeeter Skelton); Precision Reloading (John Wootters); For Your Information (Jerry R. Constantino); Shopper (New product review); Questions & Answers (Clair Rees); Gunsmith (P. O. Ackley); Bullet Nomenclature (Here's your chance to get it all straight); Rest-Testing Handguns (It's the only way to know how good you and your guns are doing); B-Square's New M75 Chronograph (Now you can finally throw away those charts); Wildcats: Are They Worth The Trouble? (These days you need a lot more than a "good idea"); The Return Of The Colt Third Model Dragoon (Not a replica, but the real thing and bound to be a best seller); The Oxford Illunimated Sight (Just follow the floating light for surprising results); The .220 Swift Is Better Than Ever! (So much so, that Ruger has added it to its regular M77 line); Try Tailed Round Balls (As accurate as any rifled slug - and far cheaper); Pancake Holsters (They're like nothing else we've ever seen); The Rossi Gallery Rifle (This little .22 repeater is sure to be a plinker's favorite) |
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May 1984 |
Features - Bill Jordan...Point Blank (Our Shooting Editor tackles topics ranging from handguns and rifles to hunting); From Elaborate To Economy-Minded. Remington's New Firearms Cover The Range (Remington sheds its middle-of-the-road rep with new versions of familiar firearms); Add Muscle To T/C's Magnums (Reloading is your means of improving velocity, energy levels and accuracy); Lightweight vs. Heavyweight Varmint Rifles (Rick Jamison used to think heavy-barreled rifles had the edge - not anymore); Reloading The .41 Magnum: Hammering Home Its Potential (Here's how to get the utmost accuracy and performance by loading your own); Bill Ruger's New .22 Bolt Rifle (This anxiously awaited all-around rimfire is here, and it's all that you hoped for); Mossberg's New Model 5500 Autoloading Shotgun (ST takes a first look at Mossberg's first entry into the selfloading shotgun field); Ask Skeeter...For Straight Talk On Handguns (Here's where our Handgun Editor takes on this month's toughest questions); The 7mms (Are these cartridges really capable of overtaking the time-tested .30 calibers?); The New 2700 Series Sako Centerfires (Sako's new 2700 has found its niche between deluxe and standard grade rifles); Hatfield's New Squirrel Rifle (This authentic-looking .36 caliber rifle looks like it was built 150 years ago); Lee Precision's Latest: The Auto Index And Auto Disk Powder Measure (New features for the Lee Turret Press will make you sit up and take notice) Departments - Editor's Gallery; Letters (ST readers speak out); Precision Reloading; Hipshots; Firearms Law; For Your Information; Shopper (New product reviews); Questions & Answers; Gunsmith; Next Month (ST's upcoming features) |
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July 1984 |
Features - Bill Jordan...Point Blank (Our Shooting Editor tackles topics ranging from handguns and rifles to hunting); Kleinguenther's New K-22 (This scaled-down model of the K-15 centerfire is a rimfire for serious shooters); Handgun Scope Mounting Made Simple (B-Square's no-drill, no-tap design makes scope mounting as simple as ABC); Get Down To The Business Of Bulletcasting (We chart the economy and first-class routes for beginning bulletcasters); Ask Skeeter...For Straight Talk On Handguns (Here's where our Handgun Editor takes on this month's toughest questions); Start Shooting Steel (This is what it takes to join in on one of the fastest growing shooting sports); Ruger's No. 1 (ST takes a look at what's available in the No. 1, which loads work best, and why); Bishop Takes Stock In A "TEN" (Finally, a custom-built Mauser-actioned rifle is here at a price you can afford); How To Invest In Guns (Learn which guns are valuable, invest wisely, and you can make a tidy profit); Ithaca's New Model 37 English UltraLite (This lightweight side-action "can match any other shotgun" in handling, accuracy); Marlin's New Little Buckaroo .22 (Marlin's little rimfire is just the right size, weight and shape for your youngster) Departments - Editor's Gallery; Letters (ST readers speak out); Hipshots; Precision Reloading; For Your Information; Firearms Law; Shopper (New product reviews); Gunsmith; Questions & Answers; Next Month (ST's upcoming features |
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August 1984 |
Features - Bill Jordan...Point Blank (Our Shooting Editor tackles topics ranging from handguns and rifles to hunting); The 9mm Versus The .45 ACP (These popular auto cartridges are trying for the title of No. 1); Ask Skeeter...For Straight Talk On Handguns (Here's where our Handgun Editor takes on this month's toughest questions); Iver Johnson's New .22 Trailblazer (Iver Johnson's second rimfire rifle is an accurate and affordable autoloader); The .22-6mm CJ - Jamison's Hot-Stepping Wildcat (Jamison and Callahan have a fast, flat, long-range .22 CF pushing 4000 fps); "How I Came To Like Auto Pistols" (With some reservations, Skeeter has become a liberal in the area of autos); Holsters And Harnesses For Hunting Handguns (Serious handgun hunters should be sure to pick rigs that are right for the field); Remington's New Easy-Swinging Slide-Action Shotguns (Upland bird hunters in search of some fast-handling scatterguns can stop looking); Colt's New .38s (Three D-frame .38 Special DAs put Colt back in the short barrel business); Ruger 77...Remington 700...Winchester 70 (If you could use a hand selecting just one of these, here's an expert's assist) Departments - Editor's Gallery; Letters (ST's readers speak out); Precision Reloading; Hitshots; Firearms Law; For Your Information; Conservation; Questions & Answers; Shopper (New product reviews); Gunsmith; Next Month (ST's upcoming features |
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September 1984 |
Features - My Favorite Rifle (From tin cans to African game, Bill Jordan's Winchester M70 has done it all); Ask Skeeter...For Straight Talk On Handguns (Here's where our Handgun Editor takes on this month's toughest questions); Ruger's .44 Magnum Redhawk: The Big-Game Getter (The only thing better than taking a one-shot buck is taking it with a handgun); Heavy Bullets & Loads For Big Game (When your quarry is dangerous game, tailor your bullets to the task at hand); Choice Loads For Handgun Hunters (After 20 years of handgun hunting, Dick Metcalf reveals his .22 favorite loads); Shotgunning For Dove & Quail (Seasoned shotgunners know fine-tuned loads are the key to successful hunting); Marlin's Lever Action (Workmanship, design and dependability keep Marlin rifles constantly in demand); The .30-06...Better Than The .308? (Consider performance, versatility, and portability: then take your pick); Try .22 Pistols On Small Game (Your best hunting handgun could be the one you left at home - a .22 auto pistol); Bill Jordan...Point Blank (Our Shooting Editor tackles topics ranging from handguns and rifles to hunting); Rifle/Handgun Hunting Directory (With nine categories and more than 200 listings, ST's directory fills you in); Rifle Calibers Tailored For T/C's Contender (This is how a quartet of calibers fared in Thompson/Center's single shot) Departments - Editor's Gallery; Letters (ST's readers speak out); Hipshots; Firing Point; Precision Reloading; For Your Information; Shopper (New product reviews); Questions & Answers; Gunsmith; Next Month (ST's upcoming features) |
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April 1985 |
Features - Bill Jordan...Point Blank (Our Shooting Editor tackles topics ranging from handguns and rifles to hunting); U.S.R.A.'s Model 70 Lightweight Carbine (It's a short-action rifle that looks good, handles well, offers excellent accuracy); Ask Skeeter...For Straight Talk On Handguns (Here's where our Handgun Editor takes on this month's toughest questions); Guns And Cartridges Of 1873 (The .45-70, .45 Colt, and .44-40 cartridges/firearms are doing fine in '85); Choice Guns And Loads For Spring Hunting (Carefully selecting firearms and fodder will make this a prime time to be afield); Fiberglass Rifles - Molded To Hunter's Needs (They provide stability, durability and accuracy. What more could you ask for?); SIG-Sauer's New .380 Auto (Introducing a stainless .380 that'll draw the attention of auto aficionados); The Best .22 Sporter (Actually, there are two "best" .22 sporters - one's real and one is Bill's idea); What's Wrong With The 7mm-08? (Judging from these impressive results, the 7mm-08 is as right as it can be); Squirrel Hunting Rifles (A .22? A muzzleloader? Either way, your choices have never been better) Blazer Ammo - CCI's New Shining Star (Aluminum cases weigh less, cost less, and can perform on a par with brass); Rounding Up Remington's Model Sevens (A wide range of calibers lets this carbine take game from gophers to moose) Departments - Editor's Gallery; Letters (ST readers speak out); Precision Reloading; Hipshots; For Your Information; Firearms Law; Conservation; Shopper (New product review); Gunsmith; Questions & Answers; Next Month (ST's upcoming features) |
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November 1985 |
Features - Ask Skeeter...For Straight Talk On Handguns (Here's where our Handgun Editor takes on this month's toughest questions); At NRA Bianchi Shoot - Top Guns, Loads & Gear (Bill asked the top shooters what they used to walk away with the winnings); Holstering Your Handguns...A Nylon Revolution (These rugged, durable, inexpensive rigs have turned the industry upside down); From RCBS: The New 4X4 Press (Handloaders will certainly agree this new 4X4 press is loaded with advantages); Ruger's New Bisley Model (Skeeter says Bill Ruger has done a tumbs-up job on this new handgun); NEW! USAC's Plastic-Case System & Interarms' Rossi Revolvers (What better way to test new plastic-case ammo than in new Rossi revolvers); The Top 10 Cartridges For Big Game (Make sure you're not using a cartridge that's less than the best for big game); Bill Jordan...Point Blank (Our Shooting Editor tackles topics ranging from handguns and rifles to hunting); Short-Barreled Shotguns For Hunting (As far as ST's avid shotgunner is concerned, long barrels are no longer needed); The .41 & .44 Magnums...A Blooming Market For Big-Bore Handgunners (With today's guns and loads, magnum shooters have never had it so good); How To Tune Your "Shooting" Luger (With a few gunsmithing tips, your old Luger can live up to its accuracy potential) Departments - Editor's Gallery; Letters (ST readers speak out); Hipshots; Precision Reloading; Firing Point; For Your Information; Shopper (New product review); Questions & Answers; Gunsmith; Next Month (ST's upcoming features); Guns & Gear) |
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December 1985 |
Features - Colt's New Peacekeeper (Built for outdoorsmen, this .357 Magnum DA workhorse will get the job done); Ask Skeeter...For Straight Talk On Handguns (Here's where our Handgun Editor takes on this month's toughest questions); Top Handguns & Loads Of Successful Hunting Guides (When the pros go afield, a reliable gun and an accurate load go with them); Ruger's Redhawk Versus S&W's 629 (And six years later, the big bore battle rages on. Is it a stainless stalemate?); Bill Jordan...Point Blank (Our Shooting Editor tackles topics ranging from handguns and rifles to hunting); A Piece Of The 9mm Action...Marlin's Model 9 Camp Carbine (Marlin makes its move with the perfect companion piece for 9mm auto pistols); Sportsman Model 78...Remington's New Short-Action Bolt Rifle (It's a plain-Jane, no-frills bolt action that is built for shooting, not for show); Federal's Premium Performers (Nine top-of-the-line centerfire numbers for riflemen undergo a trial by firing); Lee Precision's Newest Design: The Progressive 1000 (Ease of operation and efficience are what this unique tool offers handloaders); Eley Ammo: Record-Setting Performers (Mossberg has made going for the gold a reality for ordinary sport shooters); The Gunmen Of El Paso (Today's sixgun experts would be no match for this coldblooded wild bunch) Departments - Editor's Gallery; Letters (ST readers speak out); Precision Reloading; Firearms Law; Hipshots; For Your Information; Conservation; Shopper (New product reviews); Questions & Answers; Gunsmith; Next Month (ST's upcoming features); Guns & Gear |
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January 1986 |
Features - Top Rifles And Loads Of Successful Hunting Guides (Give yourself an expert's edge by checking out these picks of the pros); Bill Jordan...Point Blank (Our Shooting Editor tackles topics ranging from handguns and rifles to hunting); The .22 Rimfire - Special Report (This roundup includes .22 RF ammo, lever-action rifles and trail guns); Dan Wesson - What Makes These Handguns So Accurate? (ST Let's you in on why these winning revolvers deserve an A+ in accuracy); Hunting Bullets For Handguns (If you select the correct style and weight, success afield will be the payoff); For Varmint Hunting Jamison's Dream Gun (Hunting for the ultimate rifle? Jamison shows you how to get what you want); Ask Skeeter...For Straight Talk On Handguns (Here's where our Handgun Editor takes on this month's toughest questions); Dillon Does It Again...The RL-550 Progressive Press (In case you were wondering how Dillon could top the RL-450, here it is); Safariland & Rogers Holster Their Ideas (The merging of two experts in holstermaking is great news for handgunners); Rossi's .44-40 Lever Carbine (Interarms' handy little rifle is a replica of the classic Model '92 Winchester) Departments - Editor's Gallery; Letters (ST readers speak out); Hipshots; For Your Information; Precision Reloading; Firing Point; Shopper (New product review); Questions & Answers; Gunsmith; Next Month (ST's upcoming features); Guns & Gear |
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April 1986 |
Features - Pro & Con: Single Shots vs. Repeating Rifles (Which of these rifle types would you choose to tote afield); Loads For Colt's Little .45 ACP (It's a versatile pistol that can be used to take small game and predators); Excam's New Baby TA90 9mm Auto Pistol (A compact version of the Model TA90, this Baby is build for serious shooting); Remington's New Mountain Rifle...And A Lot More (The array of new products leaves no doubt that Remington's on a roll in '86); Ithaca's New Mag-10 Camo-Sel Shotgun (Nearly invisible in the field, this gun is ideal for downing sharp-eyed birds); Ask Skeeter...For Straight Talk On Handguns (Here's where our Handgun Editor takes on this month's toughest questions); Handgun Hunting Wild Boar (Hunting these wily hogs with a handgun is not an endeavor for the timid); Have You Tried A Taurus Handgun Lately? (If you have, you already know these lookalikes are outstanding bargains); Winchester's New Xpert Light Field Loads (Get the hunting performance you want without resorting to heavy shot loads); Sako Rifles Changing With The Times (And their distinctive new look should catch the attention of a lot of hunters); Dixie's New Cub Muzzleloader (Expectations weren't high, but this scaled-down frontloader performed like a champ) Departments - Editor's Gallery; Letters (ST readers speak out); Hipshots; Firearms Law; Precision Reloading; For Your Information; Conservation; Shopper (New product review); Gunsmith; Questions & Answers; Next Month (ST's upcoming features); Guns & Gear |
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May 1986 |
Features - New Life For The .45 Colt (Doing this old cartridge justice means pumping new life into it via handloading); Black Hills Shooters Supply Ammunition (A prime mover in ammomaking, it's producing a million-plus rounds a month); Ask Skeeter...For Straight Talk On Handguns (Here's where our Handgun Editor takes on this month's toughest questions); Ruger's Daring New Double Action (The new GP-100 is the Ruger DA that handgunners have been waiting for); Scopes For .22 RF Rifles (They're built to do the best job on the rifles you count on for year-round duty); Browning's New A-Bolt .22 Rifle (This variation on the centerfire A-Bolt gives rimfire buffs a piece of the action); New Optics From Zeiss (More than 80 years of expertise went into these riflescopes and binoculars); Hunting With Classic Rifles (Challenge yourself by carrying an old favorite on your next big-game hunt); The Parker Reproduction Shotgun (Loaded with options, here's one reproduction that really lives up to the original) Departments - Editor's Gallery; Letters (ST readers speak out); Precision Reloading; Hipshots; For Your Information; Firing Point; Point Blank; Shopper (New product review); Questions & Answers; Gunsmith; Next Month (ST's upcoming features); Guns & Gear |
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July 1986 |
Features - Remington's Indestructable Nylon 66 (Roughshod treatment doesn't faze this synthetic-stocked .22 RF semiauto); Ask Skeeter...For Straight Talk On Handguns (Here's where our Handgun Editor takes on this month's toughest questions); The Dominator (Long-range handgunners will go for Pachmayr's dynamic new conversion unit); Reviving The .45-70 For Hunters (It's been up, and it's been down, now it's up again and coming on strong); T/C's Sensational New Shooting System (The latest introductions improve the Contender pistol from one end to the other); Valmet's New Hunting Rifle (Chambered in .243 and .308, this knock-around semiauto is made for hunters); Browning Brings Back A Classic: The New Model 1886 Lever Rifle (Better than ever, the first Browning repeating rifle kicks off its second century); A New Wave Of Products From Navy Arms (Be prepared to catch more than just muzzleloading replicas and accouterments); Mossberg: A Powerhouse In The Making (From its no-frills base up, Mossberg has become a force to be reckoned with) Departments - Editor's Gallery; Letters (ST readers speak out); Precision Reloading; Hipshots; Point Blank; Firing Point; For Your Information; Shopper (New product review); Gunsmith; Questions & Answers; Next Month (ST's upcoming features); Guns & Gear |
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December 2003 |
Features - 500 Issues Of Handguns (Our Handgun Editor says the period from 1982 to 2003 will be seen as the glory years in handgun trends. It's a period that saw the mating of traditional design to modern manufacturing techniques with great results); 500 Issues Of Rifles (Rifles have come a long ways since 1982. Some of the innnovations include the synthetic stock, integral scope mounts, the aluminim bedding block, ultra lightweight rifles, muzzle brakes, and camo finishes); 500 Issues Of Shotguns (When the selection of shotguns was quite varied where SHOOTING TIMES was just a fledgling magazine, the scene has changed considerably and shotgunners today have even more models from which to choose); 500 Issues Of Handloading (Mike says reloading ammunition is nearly as fun as shooting it and that the changes in reloading over the last four decades have been beneficial to participants of this grand adjunct to the shooting sports); A Pioneer In Magnum Handgunning - S & W's Model 27 .357 Magnum Revolver (Skeeter latched onto his first large frame Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum in 1951 and wasn't disappointed. Now known as the Model 27, it was still going strong when he penned this article some 30 years later); My Favorite Rifle (Bill enjoyed an early start with rifles, but he came to think of them as "kid stuff." That is, until he got his hands on a Winchester Model 70 bolt-actions and used it on everything from tin cans to African game) Columns - Editor's Gallery; Letters; Dateline: Washington, D.C./Gun Legislation; Eye On Optics; The Shootist; Precision Reloading; The Gunsmith; Lock, Stock & Barrel; Gun Smoke |
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January 2005 |
Features - Winchester's Newest Short Magnum - The .325 WSM (Winchester Ammunition has unveiled a brand-new short magnum cartridge. It.s called the .325 WSM, and Browning and Winchester Firearms will be chambering new Model 70 and A-Bolt rifles for it); Nosler Enters A New Realm (Nosler, a company known for producing quality bullets, introduces the new Nosler Custom line of premium factory-loaded ammunition, unfired brass, and a brand-new super accurate match-grade rifle); Handloading Is About Fun! (The reasons for handloading have evolved from ones of necessity to ones of pleasure. As part of that evolution, handloaders have more choices than ever in components and tools); CZ's American Beauty (The instant the author picked up CZ-USA's Model CZ527 American chambered in .204 Ruger, he knew he had to have one. Plus, as this shooting report reveals, it shoots like "a house afire"); Springfield Takes On The Single Stack Classic (Springfield Armory and Richard Heinie have teamed up to bring you the Springfield Armory Single Stack Classic - an IPSC-style match with added incentives for shooting it with a Springfield 1911); What's New From Ruger (Sturm, Ruger & Co. Inc.'s designers and engineers have been very busy. The company has just announced eight new single-action and double-action revolvers, semiautomatic pistols and autoloading and bolt-action rifles for 2005); Great Guns And Gear For 2005 (The gun industry has geared up for 2005 in a big way. SHOOTING TIMES is thrilled to bring you an advance look at some of the hottest, newest guns and accessories coming your way) Columns - Editor's Gallery; Letters; Dateline: AWashington, D.C./Gun Legislation; The Shootist; Firing Line; Precision Reloading; Eye On Optics; The Gunsmith; Gun Smoke |
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February 2005 |
Features - Handloading The .204 Ruger (After discovering that handloading information for the .204 Ruger was limited, Rick assembled a wide variety of powders and bullets and worked up 30 brand-new handloads); Springfield's XD Sub-Compact Goes High-Cap (Springfield introduces a new high-capacity version of its XD Sub-Compact - along with a new line of XD Gear, that includes molded polymer holsters, extended magazines, magazine sleeves, and heavy-duty range bags); A .45 ACP LoadFest (The .45 ACP cartridge has been around for almost 100 years, but it refuses to grow old gracefully. Handloading makes this venerable cartridge the most versatile of auto pistol cartridges); Shooting Ruger's New Flattop Blackhawk (Ruger commeremorates 50 years of manufacturing the classic Blackhawk single-action revolver by issuing a small-frame Flattop anniversary edition that hearkens back to the original revolver); Cooking Up Loads For The 6.5mm Grendel (The versatile 6.5mm Grendel is a true intermediate cartridge with the ability to reach out to long ranges. It's great for hunting deer, competing in NRA High Power competition, and protecting your home); Ask The Experts (Our panel of experts answers all your questions about handguns, rifles, shotguns, and more); Handloading Facts & Fallacies (According to Layne, no group in the shooting sports has created more fallacies than those who handload ammunition. Here's the straight scoop on eight of the most common misconceptions about handloading); Shooter's Update (Here's a look at the newest handguns, rifles, shotguns, in-lines, optics, ammunition, and accessories) Columns - Editor's Gallery; Letters; Dateline: Washington, D.C./Gun Legislation; The Gunsmith; Firing Line; Precision Reloading; Eye On Optics; The Shootist; Gun Smoke |
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March 2005 |
Features - Shooter's Update (Here's a look at the newest handguns, rifles, shotguns, in-lines, optics, ammunition, and accessories); .460 S&W Magnum - The Fastest, Flattest-Shooting Big-Bore Revolver Cartridge Ever (The new .460 S&W Magnum packs more energy at 300 yards than a .44 Magnum has at the muzzle); 2 New Hunter Handguns From Ruger (ST shoots the new .17M2/.17 HMR Single-Six revolver and the new .22 LR Mark III 678 autoloading pistol); Taurus's Titanium Tracker Takes On Federal Cartridge Co. (Find out how this lightweight double-action .357 Magnum revolver fares in this extended-use shootout); Developing Cast-Bullet Handloads For The .40 S & W (Ever thought about shooting cast bullets in your .40 S & W pistol? Here's what you need to know); U.S. Fire Arms Frontier Six-Shooter (Mike says this single action is exquisitely constructed and finished by skilled American craftsmen); PACT's Performance Products (PACT's precision electronic shooting equipment is designed in anticipation of future upgrades); You Need A Gun Safe! (Proper judgement should be exercised in safe firearms storage. Here's what one gun accumulator discovered); AR Alternatives: Springfield's M1A SOCOM & Krebs's KTR-03S (Looking for an autoloading carbine but don't like the AR15? Than check out these two battle-proven designs); Ask The Experts (Our panel of experts answers all your questions about handguns, rifles, shotguns, and more) Columns - Editor's Gallery; Letters; Dateline: Washington, D.C./Gun Legislation; Firing Line; Eye On Optics; Precision Reloading; The Gunsmith; Gun Smoke |
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April 2005 |
Features - The New Remington XR-100 Is A Target Rifle Varmint Shooters Will Love (This new rifle combines the sentiments of the XP-100 pistol action with a few Custom Shop-like touches); Para's Stealth Carry - The "Bulldog" Pistol Of The Future (Jim thinks Para's Stealth Carry adds a new dimension to the tradition of "bulldog" belly guns of the past); Rock River Arms A4-Varmint (Despite its unconventional looks, the RRA A4-Varmint is an accurate, well-made varmint-shooting machine); Savage's New Model 40 In .22 Hornet Is A One-Shot Wonder (Layne thinks the new Model 40 is one of the best ideas in varmint rifles to come along in many years); Notes On The .204 Ruger (According to Layne, it's the exceptional accuracy of Hornady factory loads that makes the .204 so special); Ruger's Ranch Rifle - A Study In Simple Design & Positive Function (Ruger's Ranch Rifle is a hoot to shoot and has been pleasing shooters for more than 20 years); Charles Daly's Maxi-Mag Turkey Package Is A Real Gobbler Buster! (Scott says this semiautomatic from Chaarles Daly should be on every turkey hunter's list of top guns); Ask The Experts (Our panel of experts answers all your questions about handguns, rifles, shotguns, and more); Shooter's Update (Here's a look at the newest handguns, rufles, shotguns, in-lines, optics, ammunition, and more) Columns - Editor's Gallery; Letters; Dateline: Washington, D.C./Gun Legislation; The Shootist; Eye On Optics; Precision Reloading; Firing Line; The Gunsmith; Gun Smoke |
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May 2005 |
Features - Ask The Experts (Our panel of experts answers all you questions about handguns, rifles, shotguns, and more); Department Of Homeland Security Chooses SIG's New DAK (Our Technical Editor shows you why SIG's new trigger design has become the choice of top L.E. agencies); Shooter's Update (Here's a look at the newest handguns, rifles, shotguns, in-lines, optics, ammunition, and accessories); Shooting The Model 77 Mark II Frontier - Ruger's New Scout-Style Rifle (Ruger's new bolt-action is compact, sturdy, reliable, accurate, and extremely fast to get on target); Build A Tactical Rifle For Home Defense (David added seven select aftermarket parts to the LBC TR Rifle and created his ideal home-defense carbine); What's New In Handgun Lasers (Lasers can be vital tools in a self-defense arsenal. Check out the latest from three industry leaders); Hornady's New Personal-Protection Rifle Ammunition (Previously only available to LE and military units, Hornady's TAP ammo is now available to civilians); Federal's New Fusion Bullet & TruBall Slug (The new Fusion rifle bullet and TruBall shotgun slug prove that Federal's R&D boys are working overtime); Savage Model 12 VSS-S (Savage's Model 12 VSS-S might look unconventional to some riflemen, but it is one accurate rifle) Columns - Editor's Gallery; Letters; Dateline: Washington, D.C./Gun Legislation; The Shootist; Firing Line; Precision Reloading; Eye On Optics; The Gunsmith; Gun Smoke |
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June 2005 |
Features - Ruger New Vaquero (Ruger's imaginative redesign of its Vaquero .45 Colt single action made a good revolver even better); Winchester Super Short Magnum - The Rest Of The Story (What started out as our first comprehensive handloading article on the entire family of WSSM cartridges turned into a whole lot more); Ask The Experts (Our panel of experts answers all your firearms-related questions); Battle Of The Pint-Size Powerhouses - .17 HMR Versus .22 WMR (Ever since the .17 HMR was introduced, Layne has wanted to pit it in a head-to-head shootout against the .22 WMR. Here are the results); S & W Model 952 Stainless (This Performance Center pistol is the reincarnation of one of the most famous target handguns of all time: the Smith & Wesson Model 52); Discerning Shooters Choose Black Hills Ammunition (Rick confirmed why law enforcement, competition shooters, and hunters shoot Black Hills ammunition by test-firing 13 different .223 loadings); New Guns And Gear (Manufacturers have been very busy. Here's a look at some of the newest firearms, factory ammunition, and shooting accessories) Columns - Editor's Gallery; Letters; Dateline: Washington, D.C./Gun Legislation; The Shootist; Firing Line; Precision Reloading; Eye On Optics; The Gunsmith; Gun Smoke |
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September 2005 |
Features - Winchester's Most Powerful Model 94 (More than a century after its introduction, the Model 94 lever action is still going strong with new versions designed for the 21st Century rifleman); Handguns And Hunting: Does Your Handgun Have The Power To Get The Job Done? (Do you know the relationship between kinetic energy, momentum, and success in a hunting cartridge? Rick tells you how your handgun hunting loads stack up); Burris Is Leading The Field In Handgun Optics (Burris offers more handgun scopes than any other optics maker, and now it has developed what may be the most significant advancement in scope mounting history); A New Look For An Old Classic - Charles Daly's M-5 Government Model (The new Charles Daly M-5 has generally duplicated the weight and proportions of the venerable 1911 but with more firepower and the corrosion resistance of polymer); Hornady Makes A Big-Game Rifle Bullet For All Your Hunting Needs (Whether you hunt game as small as whitetail deer or as large as African elephant, Hornady has a hunting bullet that's right for you); Shooter's Update (Here's a look at the newest rifles, shotguns, optics, ammunition, and accessories) Columns - Editor's Gallery; Letters; Dateline: Washington, D.C./Gun Legislation; The Shootist; Eye On Optics; Precision Reloading; Firing Line; The Gunsmith; Gun Smoke |
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October 2005 |
Features - Ask The Experts (Our panel of experts answers all your questions about handguns, rifles, shotguns and more); .270 Winchester vs. .270 Winchester Short Magnum (Layne says the time has come to seperate smoke and cow droppings from fact, so he undertook an objective comparison of the .270 Winchester and the .270 WSM); Best Of The West (The Sheriff says spending time with Evil Roy - that's the name of Cimarron's new high-quality single-action revolver - really made his day); Kimber's Ultra Raptor II Is A Mini-.45 That Really Soars (When it comes to compact auto pistols for self-defense, Kimber's brand new, three-inch barreled, 25-ounce Ultra Raptor flies high); Understand Side-By-Side Double Guns (After spending 40+ years hunting with and shooting side-by-side shotguns, Layne knows a thing or two about them, and he's willing to share his knowledge); Ruger Gold Label Side-By-Side: An "Everyman's" Classic (The much anticipated Ruger Gold label side-by-side shotgun is finally in production. Not surprisingly, it was worth the wait!) Columns - Editor's Gallery; Letters; Dateline: Washington, D.C./Gun Legislation; Eye On Optics; Precision Reloading; The Shootist; Firing Line; The Gunsmith; Gun Smoke |
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November 2005 |
Features - AR's Take Accuracy Long Range (The AR rifle is increasingly regarded as the best proven, most accurate long range competition and varmint rifle in the world); Must-Have AR Accessories (David's short list of must-have accessories can help you shoot your AR better); Ask The Experts (Our panel of experts answers all your questions about handguns, rifles, shotguns, and more); The .30-.30 Winchester Gets Updated (The .30-.30 is being reinvigorated with new factory loads, new component bullets, and new powders); CZ Bobwhite Side-By-Side Shotgun: Nimble As A Wand (CZ-USA's new side-by-side shotgun is offered at a price with a quality level too good to ignore); Shooter's Update (Here's a look at the newest handguns, rifles, shotguns, ammunition, and accessories) Columns - Editor's Gallery; Letters; Dateline: Washington, D.C./Gun Legislation; Eye On Optics; Precision Reloading; The Shootist; Firing Line; The Gunsmith; Gun Smoke |
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December 2005 |
Features - Christmas Wishes 2005, Part 1 (Here's what ST's readers and editors are asking for from that jolly, old fat man with the white beard and red suit); Springfield Defender .45 GAP (Springfield's new mini-.45 is a perfect match for the compact but powerful .45 GAP cartridge); CZ Rami .40 S & W (CZ's sub-compact is powerful enough to matter and has enough capacity to give you peace of mind); Savage Model 10ML-II .50 Cal. (Savage has redefined its in-line muzzleloader, making it even more impervious to weather); Winchester Classic 9422 .22 Rimfire (If you like big-bore lever actions, this .22 rimfire makes a perfect smallbore companion); Walther Model G22 (The G22 .22 rimfire autoloader incorporates a "Bulldog" design with other innovative features); Traditions-Falusti Sporting 12 Gauge (This new Italian over-under is a natural choice for clays shooters and upland bird hunters); S.W.F.A. Super Sniper 10X 42mm Riflescope (The Super Sniper tactical scope offers good quality at a low price, making it a great value); Ask The Experts (Our panels of experts answers all your questions about handguns, rifles, shotguns, and more); SHOOTING TIMES Index For January-December 2005 Columns - Editor's Gallery; Eye On Optics; Firing Line; Precision Reloading; Dateline: Washington, D.C./Gun Legislation; The Shootist; The Gunsmith; Gun Smoke |
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February 2006 |
Features - Ask The Experts (Our panel of experts answers all your questions about handguns, rifles, shotguns, and more); Shooter's Update (Here's a look at the newest handguns, rifles, shotguns, in-lines, optics, ammunition, and accessories); Stevens Model 200: Defining Value And Offering Performance (The Stevens Model 200 offers function over frills, and its performance makes it one heck of a value); The SPR310 Offers Pure Functionality At A Great Price (In an odd move Remington has turned to importing a line of firearms from Russia called Spartan Gunworks); .30-.06 Ackley Improved & .30 Gibbs: How Much Better Than The .30-.06 Springfield? (If you have a yen for something different, one of these wildcats can provide plenty of shooting pleasure); How To Make Super Accurate Ammunition With A Single-Stage Reloader - Quickly (When teamed up with the right accessories and techniques, a single-stage press can be surprisingly quick); Accurate Shooting With Cast Bullets From 100 To 1000 Yards (Using cast bullets for more than 30 years has helped Mike fine-tune his skills for crafting accurate handloads); Why Wildcat? (The reasons for building a wildcat go beyond simply wanting to fill a need not met by a commercial cartridge); Loading The .22-.250 Remington For Deer (Rick came away from these tests with a new perspective on the effectiveness of .224-inch bullets for deer); Beretta Silver Hawk 20-Gauge Side-By-Side (Jim likes the Silver Hawk's traditional look, trim lines, flawless functioning, and complete reliability) Columns - Editor's Gallery; Letters; The Shootist; Eye On Optics; Firing Line; Precision Reloading; The Gunsmith; Gun Smoke |
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March 2006 |
Features - The Ruger .44 Flattop Blackhawk Returns (This special revolver combines new design elements with the Flattop's most popular original features); The First Rifle Cartridge To Carry The Federal Name (Federal Cartridge's new .338 Federal is going to be a hit with big-game hunters); Para's Portable, Powerful & Petite Parabellum (The Hawg 9 combines the positives of a compact 1911 with the controllability of the 9mm cartridge); CZ's Ultimate Hunter (Our Technical Editor thinks this new variation of the proven CZ Model 550 is simply spectacular); Taurus Gaucho .45 Colt (Taurus has put a lot of thought into the single-action Gaucho, and the result is a well-made sixgun); Modern Muzzleloading For Deer (Using T/C's .50-caliber Omega and Hodgdon's Triple SeVen propellant, Rick evaluates 13 projectiles); .50 GI - Bigger Is Better (The Model 1 from Guncrafter Industries looks like a classic 1911 but is chambered for the powerful .50 GI round); The Underrated 6.5mm Cartridges (The 6.5mm cartridge family has been underappreciated, but Layne says they have a lot to offer); Ask The Experts (Our panel of experts answers all your questions about handguns, rifles, shotguns, and more); Shooter's Update (Here's a look at the newest handguns, rifles, shotguns, in-lines, optics, ammunition, and accessories) Columns - Editor's Gallery; Letters; The Shootist; Firing Line; Precision Reloading; The Gunsmith; Gun Smoke |
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April 2006 |
Features - Leupold's New VX-L Does What No Other Riflescope Can! (This large objective scope has a new shape that allows it to be mounted extremely low for better results); What's All The Fuss About FN's Five-SeveN USG (FNH unleashed a firestorm of controversy when it introduced the 5.7x28mm cartridge and the Five-seveN USG pistol); An Ideal Varmint Hunter's Rig: Sako 75 & Burris Diamond Scope (According to Layne, the Sako Model 75 fitted with a Burris Diamond scope is one smooth-operating combination); Dan Wesson Revolvers Return (CZ-USA has launched a major reintroduction of the Dan Wesson revolver line); Winchester Takes Hunting Bullet Technology Another Step Into The Future (Precision accuracy, reliable power, and deep penetration - Winchester's new XP big-game bullet has it all); Magtech Makes A Quality Handgun Load For You (With it's Guardian Gold, First Defense, Clear Range, Handgun Hunting, Cowboy Action, and standard lines of ammunition, Magtech has all your handgunning chores covered); In Praise Of The .257 Weatherby Magnum (From mice to moose, the .257 Weatherby Magnum does it all); Great Gun/Load Combo For Gobblers, Part 1 (In this three-part series Layne takes a hard look at some of the newest shotguns and shotshell loads, specifically designed for turkey hunters. This month he shoots Federal's Mag-Shok FliteControl load and Benelli's Super Black Eagle II with SteadyGrip stock) Departments - Shooter's Bench (We kick off this new department by having David Fortier show you how to use a rifle sling the right way); Shooter's Update (Here's a look at the newest handguns, rifles, shotguns, in-lines, optics, ammunition, and accessories); Ask The Experts (Our panel of experts answers all your questions about handguns, rifles, shotguns, and more) Columns - Editor's Gallery (SHOOTING TIME gets a fresh new look); Letters (ST readers speak out); Firing Line (Scott gives you all the lowdown on building speciality shotshells); The Shootist (Paul details Remington's classic autoloading Model 8 rifle); Precision Reloading (Rick explains the effects of bullet stability on ballistic coefficent); The Gunsmith (Reid demonstrates the easy way to polish a shotgun's bore); Gun Smoke (The Sheriff relates his field experience with the new .338 Federal cartridge) |
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May 2006 |
Features - SIG's P229 Equinox Strikes A Balance (You can't choose what time of day or night you might need a pistol to defend yourself, so it makes sense to use one that excels in both bright light and in the dark: SIG's new Equinox meets the challenge); Tikka's T3 Tactical Is Also A Great Varmint Rifle (Although engineered for the demanding tasks of law-enforcement professionals, this variation of Tikka's T3 rifle has everything the varmint hunter needs); A SHotgun For Self-Defense: Versatile & Tactical (In this age of polymer frames, high-capacity magazines, and AR rifles, it's easy to overlook the usefulness of the pump shotgun for defensive situations. Sheriff Jim reminds you just how versatile the tactical shotgun can really be); .458 SOCOM (If a powerful big-bore cartridge is appealing to you, check out the .458 SOCOM. This relatively unknown round offers very good accuracy and great knockdown power); HK Restyles The USP Pistols (Our Technical Editor says the HK USP was a classic from the day it was announced - there is no finer duty and defense pistol. And now HK updates the pistols with a new look); Taylor's & Co. Recreates The Past For Today's Shooter's (Taylor's & Co. offers historically accurate, high-quality period gun reproductions for today's cowboy action shooters, collectors, history buffs, and reenactors); .308 Winchester (To those who think the .308 Winchester is a marginal cartridge, Mike says the .308 Winchester is one of the all-time great cartridges and is a joy for handloaders); Great Gun/Load Combo For Gobblers, Part 2 (Layne checks out the newest shotguns and shotshell loads specifically designed for turkey hunters. In this installment he shoots Winchester's Xtended Range Hi-Density loads through Stoeger's P-350 pump gun); Federal Law Recoil Ammunition (Mike thinks heavy recoil is the biggest obstacle to accurate shooting, so he was excited to test Federal's Low Recoil factory loads in .308 Winchester and .30-.06) Departments - Ask The Experts (Our panel of experts answers all your questions about handguns, rifles, shotguns, and more); Shooter's Bench (Lane shows you how to swap a barrel on a Savage bolt-action rifle); Shooter's Update (Here's a look at the newest handguns, rifles, shotguns, in-lines, optics, ammunition, and accessories) Columns - Editor's Gallery (Here's the inside info on "The Best Of Shooting Times 2000-2005"); Letters (ST readers speak out); The Shootist (Paul tracks the history of Colt Pocket Positive Revolver and shoots a vintage 1941 model); Firing Line (Scott checks out the effects of cant on bullet placement); Precision Reloading (Rick builds some loads that bring out the full potential of the .35 Remington); The Gunsmith (Reid gives you tips on protecting your riflestock's checkering during refinishing); Gun Smoke (The Sheriff recalls the days of the FitzGerald Special belly gun) |
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June 2006 |
Features - Springfield's XD Keeps On Growing (Springfield has added .45 ACP model to its line of accurate and reliable polymer-frame X-Treme Duty pistols); Kimber Pro Varmint Rifles: Accuracy With Style (The two Pro Varmint guns in .17 Mach 2 and .22 ER calibers Layne tested delivered sub-minute-of-angle accuracy); .30-06 Springfield: America's Favorite (The .30-06's popularity continues to grow with each hunting season. Here's what makes it America's favorite); Auto-Ordance's M1 Carbine Is Made For Shooters, Collectors & Reenactors (Auto-Ordance is offering a version of the M1 Carbine that hawks back to the first variant of this venerable firearm); Remington's All-New Autoloader (Layne says the brand-new design of the Remington Model 105 CTi makes it the firearm of the next decade); Barrel Twist, Bullet Stability & Rifle Accuracy (If your rifle isn't achieving the accuracy you think it should, it could be your barrel's rate of twist); New Guns & Gear (Here's a quick look at over 100 new guns, loads, components and tools, and other shooting-related gear) Departments - Shooter's Bench (Scott shows you how to develop a loading regimen that provides the greatest accuracy when shooting an in-line muzzleloader); Ask The Experts (Our panel of experts answers all your questions about handguns, rifles, shotguns, and more) Columns - Editor's Gallery (The industry has been working overtime to bring you new guns and gear); Letters (ST readers speak out); The Shootist (Paul shoots the revolutionary Model 1886/93 Lebel rifle); Precision Reloading (Rick tells you how to choose the best .22 centerfire for your varminting tasks); Firing Line (Scott says interchangable shotgun stock shims can give you the custom fit that results in more hits); The Gunsmith (Reid reveals several inexpensive tools that he uses regularly on his gunsmithing jobs); Gunsmoke (The Sheriff lets you in on some exciting new products he came across at this year's S.H.O.T. Show) |
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July 2006 |
Features - Kimber's 8400 Goes Long! (Kimber has a new action size for the bolt-action Model 8400, and now the rifle is chambered for .25-06, .270 Winchester .30-06, .300 Winchester Magnum, and .338 Winchester Magnum); Smith & Wesson M&P: A Semiautomatic Pistol Worthy Of Its name (If Smith & Wesson's new M&P pistol proves to be to auto pistols what the original M&P revolver was to wheelguns, it just may be S & W's best autoloader ever); New Optics For 2006 (Our Optics Editor gives you a quick look at what he thinks are the hottest new scopes, rangefinders, spotting scopes, and binoculars); The .22 Hornet (The .22 Hornet was once the most accurate centerfire cartridge going. The good news is that it's more alive today than ever before); Why I Like The 28 Gauge (The Sheriff has always favored a snappy 20 gauge for his upland bird ventures, but his loyality was severely challenged by a recent outing with a .28-gauge double gun); Dual-Purpose Optics From Nikon (Our Technical Editor picks three categories of new Nikon optics that offer features and versatility significantly above the norm in packages that are small and convenient to carry in the field); Loading And Shooting Paper Patch Bullets (Paper patch bullets do require more attention to detail, but they are an interesting alternative for today's blackpowder cartridge rifle shooter); The Right Scope For The Job (Layne has developed some definite ideas about the types of scopes you'll need for 10 specific shooting and hunting situations) Departments - Shooter's Bench (Scott shows you how to turn your AR into a switch-barrel semiautomatic dream); Ask The Experts (Our panel of experts answers all your questions about handguns, rifles, shotguns, and more); Shooter's Update (Here's a look at the newest handguns, rifles, shotguns, in-lines, optics, ammunition, and accessories); Reader's Resource (ST readers can find contact information for select manufacturers mentioned in this issue) Columns - Editor's Gallery (SHOTGUN NEWS celebrates 60 years of bringing firearms enthusiasts thousands of bargains); Letters (ST readers speak out); The Shootist (Paul says no Colt personified the law enforcement handgun better than the Official Police Revolver); Precision Reloading (Rick believes accuracy challenges shooters and is the greatest motivating force for every handloader); The Gunsmith (Reid reveals his secrets for performing a high-quality "refinishing" job on aluminum receivers); Gunsmoke (The Sheriff laments several of the handguns he's let slip through his fingers over a lifetime of swapping) |
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August 2006 |
Features - Performance You Can Count On - FN's New Compact FNP-9M (FNH USA's FNP-9M is a rugged autoloader that is well-suited for personal protection and recreational shooting); .25-35 Winchester (Winchester's littlest deer cartridge can be extremely effective on whitetails at ranges under 100 yards); The New Detonics .45 ACP CombatMaster (The mini .45 AVP Detonics CombatMaster has made a comeback, and it's better than ever); DPMS Panther Arms AP4 .308 Carbine (DPMS has chambered the hard-hitting .308 Winchester in its compact semiautomatic carbine); Remington's Mausers (Remington's new Models 798 and 799 bolt guns give riflemen Mauser technology at affordable prices); H & R's Excel Auto 5 (H & R's autoloading shotgun has some surprising features for such a value-priced model) Departments - Ask The Experts (Our panel of experts answer all your questions about handguns, rifles, shotguns, and more); Shooter's Bench (These tips from Tetra Gun Care make cleaning and maintaining your auto pistol fast and easy); Shooter's Update (Here's a look at the newest handgun, rifles, shotguns, in-lines, optics, ammunition, and accessories); Reader's Resource (ST readers can find contact information for select manufacturers mentioned in this issue) Columns - Editor's Gallery (Lane Pearce joins the writing staff of SHOOTING TIMES as our "Practical Reloading" columnist); Letters (ST readers speak out); The Shootist (Paul shoots the classic Schultz & Larsen M.42 carbine); The Gunsmith (Reid shows you what it takes to "tighten up" a revolver's loose cylinder); Practical Reloading (Lane says reloading isn't rocket science, but you can't check your brain at the door); Gunsmoke (The Sheriff reveals the secrets to buying quality used auto pistols) |
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September 2006 |
Features - Big-Bore Sidearms For Sportsmen (These new heavy-hitting high-tech revolvers provide outdoorsmen with the security of a powerhouse backup sidearm); 5 New Optics From Leupold (Here's a close look at five great new scopes, laser rangefinders, and binoculars); .348 Winchester (There are harder hitting and flatter shooting cartridges, but none drop deer out to 200 yards any better); Hill Country Rifles: Accuracy, Dependability & Old World Craftmanship (These craftsman can improve your factory rifle or build a custom one that allows you to shoot with confidence); A Commonsense Approach To Better Marksmanship (The right techniques are required to be a good field shot. Here are seven steps to becoming a better rifle shooter); The Short Answer About Short-Barreled Rifles (Our Technical Editor declares that short-barreled rifles are more accurate than their longer barreled brothers) Departments - Shooter's Bench (Lane shows you how to install an aftermarket trigger in your bolt gun); Ask The Experts (Our panel of experts answers all your questions about handguns, rifles, shotguns, and more); Shooter's Update (Here's a look at the newest handguns, rifles, shotguns, in-lines, optics, ammunition, and accessories); Reader's Resource (ST readers can find contact information for select manufacturers mentioned in this issue) Columns - Editor's Gallery (Dr. Ken Oehler joins the staff of SHOOTING TIMES and contributes to a new column, "Oehler On Ballastics"); Letters (ST readers speak out); The Shootist (Paul shoots the revolutionary Marlin Model 1893 lever-action rifle); Oehler On Ballistics (Ken, a recognized expert on ballistics, shares his firsthand knowledge on CUP versus psi); Practical Reloading (Lane tells you how to develop a safe .30-.06 180-grain handload); The Gunsmith (Reid demonstrates his method for repairing dents in a shotgun's barrel); Gunsmoke (The Sheriff ponders the age-old question, "If I could only have one gun...") |
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October 2006 |
Features - Shooting Stag Arms's 6.8mm Lefty (Stag Arms has solved the Sheriff's major complaint with AR-type rifles, and they've also chambered the new 6.8mm); Are You Left-Eye Dominant? (Here's a quick test to determine if you should be shooting left-handed from a shooter who had to make the switch); 6.8mm SPC (The 6.8mm was developed for military and law enforcement, but it's sure to have strong appeal to hunters); Kahr's CW9 Is Conceable, Comfortable & Affordable (This plain-Jane personal protection semiautomatic pistol is one of the best values available); Benelli's ComforTech 20-Gauge Autoloaders Are Fast Like Lightning (If you want a lightweight shotgun to shoot a lot, Benelli's ComforTech system is just the ticket); TRUGLO Has Riflescopes (Famous for its fibre-optic sights, TRIGLO has moved into the riflescopes business in a big way); Browning's A-Bolt Gets An "A" (If you haven't tried Browning's bolt-action, then you're going to be surprised at just how accurate it is); Browning's Newest A-Bolt (The new A-Bolt M-1000 Eclipse is built with accuracy in mind, and the review sample did not disappoint) Departments - Shooter's Bench (Lane gets instruction on how to be a better wingshooter); Shooter's Update (Here's a look at the newest handguns, rifles, shotguns, in-lines, optics, ammunition, and accessories); Ask The Experts (Our panel of experts answers all your questions about handguns, rifles, shotguns, and more); Reader's Resoource (ST readers can find contact information for select manufacturers mentioned in this issue) Columns - Editor's Gallery (A reader's letter has created quite a stir); Letters (ST reader's speak out); The Shootist (Paul shoots the Gewehr 88, a rifle that was in service aroound the world for six decades); Oehler On Ballistics (Ken explains the difficulties in chronographing shotshells); Practical Reloading (Lane tracks changes in pressure as powder charges increase); The Gunsmith (Reid says you need a stock-drying cabinet and then tells you how to build one); Gunsmoke (Jim's been celebratling the .44 Magnum's 50th birthday all year long) |
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November 2006 |
Features - S & W's M&P 15 Is One Rugged & Reliable AR (To find out just how rugged and reliable S & W's new AR15-type guns are ST put over 5000 rounds through each of three different S & W M&P16 carbines); Marlin's Model 336: Four Million Sold And Still Going Strong (There are many reasons why the Marlin Model 336 has been so successful, but one is that it's design has proven to be utterly reliable time after time); Why I Like Mini 1911s (According to the Sheriff, Kimber's latest compact pistols demonstrate the reasons for choosing a mini 1911 for self-defense); Handloading The .223 Remington For The AR15 (Layne gives you some pointers on how to build super-accurate handloads for America's longest-lived battle rifle); ArmaLite's AR30 - A Bolt Action Like No Other (ArmaLite remarkable AR30 offers reliable, smooth functioning and hard-hitting long-range ballistic performance) Departments - Ask The Experts (Our panel of experts answers all your questions about handguns, rifles, shotguns, and more) Columns - Editor's Gallery (Changes come knocking at ST's door); Letters (ST's readers speak out); The Shootist (Paul declares the Smith & Wesson .38 Hand Ejector Military & Police is the most popular revolver of all time. Period); Oehler On Ballistics (Ken says there is only one sacred rule relating pressure and velocity. To get velocity, you must have pressure); Eye On Optics (Hugh thinks eye relief is like optical chocolate. You can never have too much of a good thing); Practical Reloading (Lane explores what happens to ballistic performance when you substitute bullets); The Gunsmith (Reid gives you his tips to removing a bullet stuck in your rifle or handgun barrel); Gunsmoke (Jim has an Old Model Ruger Flattop converted to a .44 Special - just like Skeeter's last .44 |
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December 2006 |
Contents - Shooting Springfield's New Enhanced Micro 1911 (Springfield has reengineered every aspect of its 1911 pistol to come up with a compact that is truly made for the 9mm cartridge); Teach A Kid To Shoot (During this holiday season, why not give a gift that will ensure the survival of the shooting sports? We're talking about teaching a youngster to shoot. Here are some ways that really work); The Classic Model 70 Lives On In FNH USA's PBR (Although USRAC has ceased production of the classic Winchester Model 70 action, FNH USA continues to offer it in several versions of its Patrol Bolt Rifle series); Handloading America's Favorite Handgun Cartridge - The .357 Magnum (For more than a third of a century the winner in sales among all handgun cartridge handload die sets from all manufacturers combined has been the .357 Magnum/.38 Special. The reason is versatility); Remington's NEW Model 750 .30-06 (The new Woodmaster rifle might not be a benchrest companion gun, blut it is definitely capable of "minute of whitetail" accuracy with careful load selection) Departments - Shooter's Update (Check out the latest gun-related news and take a look at the newest handguns, rifles, shotguns, in-lines, optics, ammunition, and accessories); Ask The Experts (Our panel of experts answers all your questions about handguns, rifles, shotguns, and more); Shooter's Bench (Switching riflestocks is as easy as 1,2,3. We show you how to install a Hogue OverMolded rubber riflestock in six easy steps) Columns - Editor's Gallery (It's time once again for readers' wish lists. Here's what you have asked for this holiday season); Letters (ST readers speak out); The Shootlist (Paul shoots his grandmother's vintage .32 S&W H&R Premier revolver); Oehler On Ballistics (Ken explains how bulletseating depth can affect load pressure); Eye On Optics (Hugh clarifies how parallax affects shooters and ways that optics companies adjust for it); Practical Reloading (Lane examines the changing boundaries of "maximum" handloads); The Gunsmith (Reid shows you how to replace a rifle's buttpad without damaging its stock); Gunsmoke (Readers answer the Sheriff's request for their choices to the statement "If I could only have one gun") |
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January 2007 |
Features - Everybody Loves The Lever Action! (For many riflemen the lever action is the tool of choice); The .308 Marlin Express Pushes Lever Rifle Performance To The Pinnacle (The new .308 Marlin Express cartridge gives .30-calibre lever guns the ballistic performance of .308 Winchester bolt actions. Dave Emery, Hornady Ballistics Engineer and developer of the cartridge, talked with our Reloading Editor about what the new round has to offer); Why The Single Action Is A Classic That Shouldn't Be (Despite its shortcomings, the enduring single-action revolver is even more popular today than ever); You Can't Beat The 1911 (The Sheriff says the finest of all fighting pistols is the 1911 semiautomatic pistol - period); The Bolt Action Is Still The King (The bolt action is the number one rifle action type for sportsmen, and no other turnbolt design is as enduring as the classic Mauser); The AR Knows No Boundaries (Once merely a rifle for battle, the AR is now the choice of military and law enforcement personnel, rifle competition shooters, and, chambered in the .50 Beowuff, even big-game hunters); The .44 Special (The .44 Special is still going strong after 100 years. Created at the dawn of the smokeless powder era, the .44 Special has endured because it is a performance winner); The Side-By-Side Is Alive And Well (The classic side-by-side shotgun has a lot going for it and seems to grow and grow in popularity) Departments - Ask The Experts (Our panel of experts answers all your questions about handguns, shotguns, rifles, and more); Shooter's Update (Check out the latest gun related news and take a look at at the newest handguns, rifles, shotguns, in-lines, optics, ammunition, and accessories); Shooter's Bench (Inletting a grip cap is a project that can really dress up a gun or provide a little finger room for a ham-handed shooter) Columns - Editor's Gallery (Timeless guns - a new twist on the theme); Letters (ST readers speak out); The Shootist (Paul shoots a pair of Smith & Wesson Regulation Police pistols); Oehler On Ballastics (ken tells how important the right light is for accurately chronographing your loads); Eye On Optics (Hugh explains what magnification means for shooters, and sometimes it can mean "minification"); Practical Reloading (Lane analyzes the importance of a bullet's ballastic coefficient); The Gunsmith (Reid demonstrates an easy alternative to checkering); Gunsmoke (The Sheriff's fondness for 20-gauge upland guns, particularly over-unders, goes back a long ways) |
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February 2007 |
Contents - Ed Brown Makes A Special 1911 To Honor Sheriff Jim Wilson (Ed Brown built this limited-edition 1911 with input from SHOOTING TIMES Handgun Editor Sheriff Jim Wilson, so you know it has just what a good fighting pistol needs); ArmaLite's First Pistols (Our Technical Editor says these new DA auto pistols are solid, strong, and accurate. And they're the best feeling CZ75-type pistols he has ever fired); Gunmaking In Turkey (Sarsilsmaz, the Turkish firm that is manufacturing ArmaLite's new AR-24 pistols, is fully modern in every detail from the CAD/CAM systems and CNC technology to the in-house plastic ejection molding and film-dip finishing); Ruger's Newest .44 Magnum (The 2.5-inch-barreled Super Redhawk Alaskan is finally available in .44 Magnum); Improve Your Handgun Skills By Mastering What Matters (Following these helpful instructional tips will improve your handgun shooting skills); Maximizing The .45 Colt (The authors achieved some pretty incredible results when they upscaled the performance level of the classic .45 Colt cartridge); Dan Wesson's Commander Classic Bobtail Shoots As Good As It Looks (This 1911's long list of standard features combined with outstanding execution and a reasonable price is making savy shooters take notice); An Old Revolver Gets A New Lease On Life (Sometimes it makes sense to recondition an old gun. In this case, improving the old double action's handling and shootability weren't reason enough. Sentiment also played a part) Departments - Shooter's Update (Check out the latest gun-related news and take a look at the newest handguns, rifles, shotguns, in-lines, optics, ammunition, and accessories); Ask The Experts (Our panel of experts answers all your questions about handguns, rifles, shotguns, and more); Shooter's Bench (Here's the secret to the easy installation of a forend tip that gun companies have been using for a long time) Columns - Editor's Gallery (Straight Shooter Joe Bowman, aka The Master of Triggernometry, has been thrilling audiences with his fast and fancy gunhandling for more than a half-century); Letters (ST readers speak out); The Shootist (Paul shoots the classic U.S. Model 1917 Enfield battle rifle); Oehler On Ballistics (Ken explains why chronograph screen spacing is so important to obtaining accurate velocity measurements); Eye On Optics (Hugh puts into plain words exactly what minute of angle really means to shooters and hunters); Practical Reloading (Lane cautions handloaders not to fall victim to false economy by using suspect or outdated components); The Gunsmith (Reid shows you how to polish steel the quick and easy way); Gunsmoke (The Sheriff attended a weeklong training session where he learned new techniques and got a hands-on look at some new handguns) |
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October 2007 |
Contents - Kimber's Tactical Advantage (The brand-new, full-house, factory-custom Advanced Tactical rifle from Kimber is ready to blow away all the myths and misconceptions that made the push-fed rifle the king of the battlefield. It's already crushed the author's concept of what a tactical rifle should be); Nosler's Model 48 Sporter And The .270 WSM (The Model 48 might not be as pretty as Nosler's Custom Edition bolt gun, but chambered in .270 WSM, it shoots every bit as well); Favorite Loads: Hot Off The Press (Add to your personal SHOOTING TIMES reloading manual with Lane Pearce's favorite .270 W3M handloads); DIY Heart Transplant Improve Your 1911's Accuracy With A New Barrel (A lot of pistol modifications produce no tangible benefits. A barrel upgrade is one exception, and better accuracy is the result); Accuracy, Power & Speed Defensive Handgun Training At Its Best (Even an experienced law enforcement veteran like the Sheriff can benefit from good defensive firearm training. Here's what he learned at a recent visit to Gunsite); Just Do It! America's Rifle - From The Grip Up (Building an accurate AR varminter in .204 Ruger from a pile of parts is so easy, even the author could do it); Quick Shot. Savage Model 10 Predator Hunter .223 (The "walking varminter" is a new class of rifle finding favor with those who pursue fuzzy nuisances on a regular basis. The new Predator Hunter from Savage Arms is a great addition to the category) Departments - Shooter's Update (Check out the latest gun-related news and take a look at the newest handguns, rifles, shotguns, in-lines, optics, ammunition and accessories); Ask The Experts (Our panel of experts answers all your questions about handguns, rifles, shotguns and more) Columns - Letters (ST readers speak out); Practical Reloading (Lane asks - then answers - the question, "Are wildcat cartridges practical?"); The Shootist (Paul takes you back to the days before there were any magnum revolvers and shows you how the .38-44 S & W Super Police revolver and cartridge were the "magnums" of their time); Eye In Optics (Hugh shoots groups with scope set on 1.5X, 6X and 35X to demonstrate the relationship between magnification and group size. Does it make a difference?); Oehler On Ballistics (Ken wraps up his series on searching for a true pressure measurement by examining gas pressure transducers and strain gages); The Gunsmith (Reid continues to show you how to make obsolete parts with basic hand tools and a little elbow grease); Gunsmoke (The Sheriff discusses what he looks for when choosing to install a set of aftermarket handgun sights) |
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November 2007 |
Contents - Squeezing By The .223 Shortage (Yes, there is a shortage of .223 Remington ammunition, and the end is nowhere in sight. There may be no better time to start rolling you own - right down to making your own bullets out of lead wire and spent .22 cases); The 6.5-284 Has The Edge (A lot of riflemen have come to realize that the 6.5-284 Norma has an advantage when it comes to long-range accuracy. Handloading this former wildcat for both competition and big-game hunting is well worth the effort); Favorite Loads: Hot Off The Press (Add to your own reloading manual with Layne Simpson's favorite 6.5-284 handloads); Benelli Versatility - Two Guns In One (With its switch-barrel capability, the Benelli Super Black Eagle II proves itself to be a one-two knockoout for Gobblers in the morning and Hogs in the afternoon); Going Long With The .22-250 (Fast-twist barrels and heavy bullets help the super-charged .22s buck the wind better and hit harder); Lyman's New Model 1200 DPSs (Our reloading editor says that if you're a real serious handloader, you will definitely appreciate the convenience and precision results this new powder system provides) Columns - Editor's Gallery (SHOOTING TIMES welcomes its new shooting editor and the incoming Optics Editor); Letters (ST readers speak out); Practical Reloading (Lane presents some pertinent points about propellants for you to ponder); The Shootist (Paul gives you a top-to-bottom look at Remington's semiautomatic Model 24); Eye On Optics (In his final installment, Hugh illuminates the subject of riflescope reticles); Trigger Time (Greg kicks off our new shooting column with his take on lightweight bolt rifles); The Gunsmith (Reid shows you the art and science of color-casehardening); Gunsmoke (The Sheriff celebrates the 100th anniversary of John Wayne's birth in a special way) |
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January 2008 |
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March 2008 |
Contents - Bargain Beauty: Marlin's New XL7 (Pretty doesn't always have to empty your wallet. Marlin's latest bolt rifle not only looks good, it performs well and can honestly be called an exceptional bargain); The SR9 Auto Pistol Marks The Dawning Of A New Era At Ruger (ST runs more than 5,000 rounds through the new Semiautomatic from Ruger - it's first striker-fired pistol); ArmaLite's SuperSASS Is A Sniper Rifle For The New Millenniium (The semiauto is the rifle of choice among snipers who have discovered its pinpoint precision and fast follow-up shots are perfect for the urban war they are fighting. The SuperSASS is the perfect choice); Favorite Choice: Hot Off The Press (Add to your own reloading manual with out shooting editor's favorite .308 Winchester handloads); The Ultimate Flyweight Match: .17 HM2 vs. .22 LR (When it comes to delivering the entire package - accuracy, traljectory, energy, and the ability to buck wind - the .17 Hornady Mach 2 outguns any .22 Long Rifle load presently available); Don't Overlook The 9.3s (The 9.3mm hunting cartridges are capable of downing all North American big game as well as most of what Africa has to offer, and they are as popular in Africa and Europe as the classic .30-30 is here); Staying Alive - The Combat Shooting Stance (In a deadly encounter, getting a handgun into action quickly and making accurate hits are just as important as selecting the actual handgun to be used. For that to happen, you ned the most effective shooting stance) Departments - Shooter's Update (Check out the latest gun-related news and take a look at the newest handguns, rifles, shotguns, in-lines, optics, ammunition, and accessories); Shooter's Bench (Charlie shows you what a difference smoothing up your 1911's mainspring housing can make. It's an easy task that anyone with a modicum of gunsmithing skill can accomplish); Ask The Experts (Our panel of experts answers all you questions about handguns, rifles, shotguns, and more) Columns - Letters (ST readers speak out); Practical Reloading (Lane explains why beginner handloaders should not start out with a progressive press); The Shootist (Paul shoots Savage's classic lever action: the Model 99); Trigger Time (Greg gives you the formula for figuring you hold for shooting uphill and downhill, and then he tells you the easy way to do it); Eye On Optics (Guthrie demonstrates how the Barret Optical Ranging System (BORS) helps shooters take and make their first long-range shot quicker and more accurately); The Gunsmith (Reid tells you what to look for in a drill press for the home gunsmith); Gunsmoke (The Sheriff stresses the importance of getting ready for shooting season) |
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April 2008 |
Contents - If Looks Could Kill...Remington's New 700 VTR Could Endanger A Species (As much as our shooting editor appreciates the new Model 700 VTR's exceptional accuracy, he is even more enamored with its futuristic appearance); Remington's R-15 VTR .204 Ruger (Big Green takes on the Black Rifle); Trigger Renaissance: A New Generation Of Factory Triggers (A better trigger will make you a better shooter. Today there is no reason to put up with a cruddy trigger pull, whether you choose o put a custom trigger in your old-faithful rifle or buy one of these new-generation guns); Will The .338 Federal Make The Grade? (Introduced almost two years ago, the .338 Federal has a lot going for it, but it's fate is in the hands of the hunters); Favorite Loads: Hot Off The Press (Add to your own reloading manual with our reloading editor's favorite .338 Federal handloads); The Cottage Industry Of Barrel Making (A handful of small companies have turned barrel making into an art. Here's as look at a few that have established a reputation for producing super-accurate barrels); What's In A Riflestock (In a world of nearly infinite possibilities, it's good to know you have options when it comes to choosing the composition of your stock. Whether you're planning on hunting or shooting competitively, there are a lot of options in the stock market); Speer Reloading Manual No. 14 (Our reloading editor says you won't go wrong picking up a copy of the new-for-2008 Speer reloading manual) Departments - Shooter's Update (Check out the latest gun-related news and take a look at the newest handguns, rifles, shotguns, in-lines, optics, ammunition, and accessories); Ask The Experts (Our panel of experts answers all your questions about handguns, rifles, shotguns, and more) Columns - Letters (ST readers speak out); Practical Reloading (Lane examines the difference that switching primers can make on standard deviation); The Shootist (Paul shoots the Remington Model 51 and shows you why he thinks it's one of the finest handling police pistols ever developed); Trigger Time (Greg shows you just how beneficial bedding can be for improving your rifle's accuracy); Eye On Optics (Guthrie gives you some pointers on selecting the perfect scope for your new rifle); The Gunsmith (Reid improves a pitted rifle barrel's accuracy by lapping it via the lead-slug method); Gunsmoke (The Sheriff says proper shotgun fit is a key to being a more accurate wingshooter and details some of the measurements top stock makers rely on) |
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June 2008 |
Features - Mossberg's Model 464: A 21st-Century Lever-Action That's Right For The Traditionalist (Our technical editor says Mossberg's brand-new Model 464 lever-action is both traditional and modern); Microtech STG-556 (MSAR's AUG clone may be even better than the original); H&R Handi-Rifle .500 S&W Magnum (Lane calls H&R's Handi-Rifle ubiquitous and venerable); Favorite Loads: Hot Off The Press (Add to your own reloading manual with our technical editor's favorite .30-.30 handloads); Handguns (The industry has introduced a lot of new handguns this year, and our handgun editor tells you which ones caught his fancy); Rifles (New rifles for 2008 abound. Here are some of the hottest new models and the most-interesting new variations that were turning heads at the SHOT Show); Shotguns (There's a lot in the way of new shotguns out there for 2008. Here are some that our senior field editor thinks are especially interesting); Shooting Ruger's Newest .44 Magnum Revolvers (Is the new short-barreled Redhawk the perfect carry gun? Our reloading editor seems to think so) Departments - Ask The Experts (Our panel of experts answers your questions about handguns, rifles, shotguns, and more) Columns - Letters (ST readers speak out); Practical Reloading (Lane gives you a quick look at some of the newest, hottest handloading developments this year); The Shootist (Paul shoots the classic U.S. Model 1903 Springfield); Trigger Time (Greg says that going long on game requires a good skill-set and the right equipment); Eye On Optics (Guthrie show you what you need in the way of optics for F-Class and the other long-range shooting games); The Gunsmith (Reid demonstrates how to detect and correct hammer drag); Gunsmoke (The Sheriff considers alertness to be the most important shooting skill of all. Here's why) |
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August 2008 |
Features - The New & The Renewed (Kimber introduces one new M1911 pistol and updates another. The SIS Custom RL and the Gold Combat II are professional grade ordinance for your holster); Remington's Model Seven Turns 25 (The new-for-2008 25th Anniversary Edition Model Seven from Remington is a real shooter as well as a beautiful rifle to behold); Favorite Loads: Hot Off The Press (Add to your own reloading manual with our technical editor's favorite 7mm-08 handloads); A Shooter's Paradise At 2008 Great Outdoors Festival (The tenth-annual Great Outdoors Festival takes place in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, on August 22, 23, and 24. It's the nations largest festival for families to enjoy hands-on shooting fun this summer); In Search Of The Perfect Pocket 9 (Greg rounded up four good candidates for a pocket 9mm defensive gun and put them through an extensive shooting test); Pre-Season Rifle Prep (People who are kind to their dogs seldon get bitten, and the same applies to hunting rifles. Now is the time to make sure your rifle is ready for its next hunt); Caesar Guerini's Magnus Combo (According to our shooting editor, the Magnus combo by Caesar Guerini is a trim, fast-handling over-under with knock-your-socks-off wood) Departments - Ask The Experts (Our panel of experts answers your questions aboout handguns, rifles, shotguns, and more); Shooter's Update (Check out the latest gun-related news and take a look at the newest handguns, rifles, shotguns, in-lines, optics, ammunition, and more) Columns - Letters (ST readers speak out); Going Ballistic (Allan describes how the Dallas Crime Lab recommended the right .38 Special load to the Dallas Police for the wrong reason); Practical Reloading (Lane tells it like it is when it comes to case life and handload performance); Eye On Optics (Guthrie says you need to be sure your scope and muzzleloader combo are up to the task); Trigger Time (Greg learns a great deal about one of his favorite metric cartridges, the 6x45mm); The Shootist (Paul says the Harrington & Richardson Self-Loading Pistol is an ugly-but-fine-shooting handgun); The Gunsmith (Reid gives you the lowdown on how to make sure your Remington Model 1100 functions properly even with light loads); Best Of Gunsmoke (The Sheriff emphasized how important proper bullet placement is for handgun hunters) |
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September 2008 |
Contents - Raised To The Powew Of M (The superscript "M" stands for a slew of significant improvements to Springfield Armory's megapopular XD polymer pistol. The XDM proves that you can make a great gun even better); A Once-In-A-Lifetime Acquisition (Our reloading editor stumbled on to a rare rifle and cartridge combo that he simply couldn't pass up); Favorite Loads: Hot Off The Press (Add to your own reloading manual with our reloading editor's favorite .308 Normal Magnum handloads); New Barnes Tipped Triple-Shock X-Bullet (There's a new Barnes X-Bullet in town, and it features a polymer tip for maximum terminal performance); A Tip On Slug Performance (Remington's new AcuTip shotgun slug looks like something from a ballistic missle development program); Blackpowder Precis (The development of gunpowder has become the longest thread of technological development in recorded history) Departments - Shooter's Update (Check out the latest gun-related news and take a look at the newest handguns, rifles, shotguns, in-lines, optics, ammunition, and accessories); Ask The Experts (Our panel of experts answers your questions about handguns, rifles, shotguns, and more) Columns - Letters (ST readers speak out); Eye On Optics (Guthrie tells you what you need to know if you want to match a vintage scope to an old gun); Going Ballistic! (Allan details the practical effects of bullets on pressure); Trigger Time (Greg outlines the easy way to determine the correct twist rate for your barrel); The Shootist (Paul shoots a Smith & Wesson .32-20 M&P revolver, a gun that grew up alongside the more famous .38 M&P); Practical Reloading (Lane demonstrates how to use a bullet's ogive to seat it more precisely); The Gunsmith (Reid shows you just how easily you can build your own muzzleloader from a kit); Best Of Gunsmoke (The Sheriff says the blackpowder Colt Navy 1851 revolver ushered in the era of the gunfighter) |
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October 2008 |
Contents - Accuracy Aces (Both designed with competitive shooters in mind, DPMS' Panther and Hornady's 6.5 Creedmoor wear out the X-ring); Coming Of Age (Nosler legitimizes the .280 Ackley Improved as a SAAM-speeced factory cartridge. The folks there liked the .280 AI so much, they even chambered the Nosler Custom 2nd Edition Rifle in it exclusively); Favorite Loads: Hot Off The Press (Add to your own reloading manual with our senior field editor's favorite .280 Ackley Improved handloads); The 100-Yard Rule (If a hurt truly calls for a truly-long-range shot, you need a round with sufficient downrange energy. Here's how to use 100-yard energy thresholds to pick the right cartridge for that distant shot); A Battlefield Victory (Here's what the landmark Heller Decision means for gun owners); Smith & Wesson Elite Gold 20 Gauge (The Elite Gold is a sleek, fast-handling side-by-side that's perfect for hunting quail or shooting passing doves) Columns - Letters (ST readers speak out); Eye On Optics (Guthrie gives you a top-three list of practical spectialty reticles and explains why they are his favorites); Trigger Time (Greg tells you about his long-running love affair with medium-bore hunting cartridges and highlights two that get the job done with style); Going Ballistic! (Allan says "statistics" isn't such a dirty word after all, and he shows you how to make the numbers work in your favor); Practical Reloading (Lane demonstrates how velocity-to-charge ratio is a good, safe way to work up handloads); The Shootist (Paul shoots a bolt-action Savage Model 840 after tracking the gun's beginnings back to the Stevens Model 340); The Gunsmith (Reid installs a .22 rimfire barrel line in order to salvage a decent rifle with a damaged bore); Hipshots Reloaded (Skeeter wrote this piece on the .357 Magnum sometime during the 1960s and his wife discovered it after he had passed in January 1988. We present it in two parts as special tribute |
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December 2008 |
Contents - Taurus Big-Bore Double Feature (Taurus' new handgun - the PT845 semiauto and the latest iterations of The Judge DA revolver - get a Thumbs-Up from the critics. These are two action stars you won't want to miss); Outdoor TV Gets Better (InterMedia Outdoors just made it easier for you to find the very best in shooting and hunting television); 7mm Shooting Times Westerner Celebrates 20th Birthday (A lot of new bullets and powders have been introduced since the powerhouse 7mm STW round was wildcatted by our own Layne Simpson back in 1988. Here's a special 20th birthday update); Favorite Loads: Hot Off The Press - 7mm Shooting Times Westerner (Add to your own reloading manual with our senior field editor's favorite 7mm STW handloads); Rhe Right Stuff: Browning's X-Bolt (According to our shooting editor; the new Browning X-Bolt is the right mix of old and new); Tackdriving, Varmint-Bustin' Accuracy From Ed Brown (Ed Brown's 704 Varmint is a classic example of a genre of rifle that is purpose-built to punch tiny holes in targets and smoke varmints from afar); You CAN Build An Economical Custom Varmint Rifle - Quickly (Using readily available components, Reid built one fine-shooting bolt gun in just nine days - all without breaking the family budget. And you can too!!); SHOOTING TIMES Index For January-December 2008/Vol. 49 (Here's the rundown of all the articles that have been printed on these pages in the last 12 months. They're sorted by topic as well as by author) Departments - Shooter's Bench (Charlie shows you how to install reduced power-springs in order to lighten your S&W revolver's trigger pull); Shooter's Update (Check out the latest gun-related news and take a look at the newest handguns, rifles, shotguns, in-lines, optics, ammunition, and accessories) Columns - Letters (ST's readers speak out); Eye On Optics (Guthrie points out two common scope-mounting mistakes you should avoid); Going Ballistic (Allen gives his two-cents worth on the topic of rifle twist rate); Trigger Time (Greg says the tiny centerfire .22 Hornet still stings); Practical Reloading (Lane is developing wildcat cartridges again. This time it's the .257 USM, and this little number requires some special case-forming procecdures); The Shootist (Paul shoots the Spanish Mauser Modelo 1893 and demonstrates why it is one of the most influential military rifles in history); The Gunsmith (Reid shows you the easy way to time screws in order to give your guns the look that expresses your attention to detail); Hipshots Reloaded (On a fateful day in 1975, Skeeter's response began the entangled web of correspondence with the annoying, irrepressible, and always entertaining Jug Johnson) |
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January 2009 |
Contents - Going The Distance (The .50 BMG is not the world's ultimate big-bore, long-range cartridge, but the .416 Barrett very well could be); A Sweet Pair Of 9s (Rising ammunition costs lead our shooting editor to some fun new guns. First he chooses the cartridge, then he picks out a 1911 pistol and a semiautomatic carbine, and he ends up with two fun, fast-shooting 9mms); Favorite Loads: Hot Off The Press - 9x19mm (Add to your own reloading manual with our shooting editor's favorite 9mm handloads); Wilson Combat Master Grade Limited (This 1911 commemorates Wilson Combat's 30th anniversary and captures the classic look and top-notch performance of the guns that have made Wilson famous); LMT Piston CQB MRP (Our shooting editor believes Lewis Machine & Tool's new gas-piston AR carbine incorporates all the advantages the gas-piston system has to offer); The Semiauto Sniper Rifle (Are semiautomatic sniper rifles a dead-end rabbit hole from the past or the way of the future? Here's a look at the use of self-loaders in militaries around the globe); Carbon's Next Step (A new angle on wrapping a barrel in carbon fiber promises lighter rifles with greatly increased barrel life without sacrificing accuracy) Departments - Shooter's Update (Check out the latest gun-related news and take a look at the newest handguns, rifles, shotguns, in-lines, optics, ammunition, and accessories) Columns - Editor's Gallery (AR's aren't just for tactical shooting anymore. They're right at home in the hunting fields, and with appropriate guidance, they're fine for youngsters); Letters (ST's readers speak out); Trigger Time (Greg says one reason the AR is so versatile is because it's available in more calibers and configurations than any other firearm); Practical Reloading (Lane researches the history and availability of the Powley Computer for Handloaders and the Powley psi Calculator); Eye On Optics (Guthrie demonstrates how having your scope's reticle straight up and level affects your rifle's accuracy); Going Ballistic! (Allan shows you what crime life was really like before the advent of TV shows like CSI); The Shootist (Paul says if Savage's Model 1907 pistol was good enough for Buffalo Bill and Bat Masterson, then it's good enough for him); The Gunsmith (Reid goes inside the bore to reveal the best ways to check a rifle's muzzle crown); Hipshots Reloaded (Trying to catch up with a gringo working on a drug deal, Skeeter decides surveilance is his best bet. His patience pays off when he follows a bright light in the night - cuurtesy of Dobe Grant's quick thinking) |
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March 2009 |
Contents - Marlin's Newest .45-70: The Model 1895SBL (Our technical editor thinks the new Model 1895SBL is the state-of-the-art for a modern .45-70 lever-action carbine); Favorite Loads: Hot Off The Press - .45-70 Government (Add to your own reloading manual with our technical editor's favorite .45-70 handloads); Budget For The Basics (There is more expense to owning a firearm than the price of a gun. Know what you'll need at the outset - and what can wait); Accurate Air Rifles (Modern air rifles are fun and inexpensive to shoot. Recent advancements have turned the BB gun into a serious shooting tool); 10 Great Ideas For Handloading (Layne's been handloading for a long time, and here's his top-10 list of inovations that help make reloading more fun and efficient); Ruger 22 Charger (The new Ruger 22 Charger semiauto pistol is a "handgunned" version of the company's enormously popular .22 ER 10/22 rifle); German Sport Guns GSG-5 (This fun-to-shoot German-made semiauto is a high quality .22 Long Rifle replica of the famed MP5 submachine gun); Savage's 93R17 Classic (According to our shooting editor, this sweet, little .17 HMR bolt-action shows flashes of brilliance on the shooting range) Departments - Ask The Experts (Our panel of experts answers all your questions about handguns, rifles, shotguns, and more); Shooter's Update (Check out the latest gun-related news and take a look at the newest handguns, rifles, shotguns, in-lines, optics, ammunition, and accessories) Columns - Letters (ST's readers speak out); Going Ballistic! (Allan demonstrates some of the fascinating things you can learn from catching your bullets); Trigger Time (Greg offers you the fruits of some hard-learned lessons about having a custom carry 1911 built); Practical Reloading (Lane says that conventional wisdom sometimes misses the mark, especially when it comes to maximizing case life); The Shootist (Paul shoots Remington's Model 760 GameMaster, which he thinks is the most popular pump-action rifle of all time); The Gunsmith (Reid shows you a couple of simple tools you can make reassembling your firearms a whole lot easier); Eye On Optics (Guthrie explores the subject of inexpensive riflescopes and outlines some of the things you need to look for and think about); Hipshots Reloaded (Skeeter's eyes were riveted to Francisco Bustarnonte's .44 Russian Model P Colt. It was a once-in-a-lifetime deal in mint condition - except for one small detail) |
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April 2009 |
Contents - Savage's Heavy Metal Precision (With a 10-lb detachable-box magazine, aluminum stock, and monster optical rail, no one in his right mind would call the new Savage BAS "your daddy's Model 110". But this bad boy is sure to be a classic in its own right); The Quest For Better Accuracy (When looking at the overall improvement in accuracy that has taken place through the years, we have to explore the advances in bullets, barrels, actions and sighting systems); Better Late Than Never (After initially fizzling out, the .260 Remington is finally catching on. Here's what the cartridge has going for itself); Favorite Loads: Hot Off The Press - .260 Remington (Add to your own reloading manual with our shooting editor's favorite .260 Remington handloads); To Bed A Rifle (For more than a century, riflemakers have known that the interface between a rifle's stock and its action is one of the biggest determining factors of accuracy. The evolution of technology and high-speed cameras have paved the way for the next generation in riflestocks); |
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May 2009 |
Contents - The Model 27 Lives Again! (Smith & Wesson reintroduces the Model 27 - a gun worthy of the title "Classic" - and the author puts the new 27 through a head-to-head shootout with a 30-year-old gun wearing the same model number); Make Mine A Custom (Lane has been a collector of Ruger single-action for more than 40 years, but when he gets a wild hair, he often has a custom rig built to his specifications. He says that gives him the opportunity to have a real "Special" revolver); .454 Casull - Aged To Perfection (Precision accuracy, extreme knock-down power, and surprising shootability are just some of the reasons why the .454 Casull is one of our all-time great big game cartridges); Favorite Loads: Hot Off The Press - .454 Casull (Add to your own reloading manual with our senior field editor's favorite .454 Casull handloads); Hunting Cartridges For The Thinking Man (Savy hunters rely on these easy-on-the-shoulder cartridges because they drop game handily without rattling your fillings); Blaser R-93 (Find out why our shooting editor warms up to this kooky-looking but trim, high-tech, and accurate straight pull bolt-action hunting rifle) Departments - Letters (ST readers speak out); Ask The Experts (Our panel of experts answers all your questions about handguns, rifles, shotguns and more) Columns - Going Ballistic! (Allan explains how learning about copper crusher pressure testing and prezo-electric testing helped him develop confidence in load date); Trigger Time (Greg demonstrates how hunting with an unfamiliar rifle/cartridge combo can ruin a hunt, and he says you're better off to "love the one you're with"); Practical Reloading (Lane revisits some of his old favorite .357 Magnum handloads and loads up some brand-new ones, and in the process, he rediscovers that loading and shooting equals having fun); The Gunsmith (Reid salvages an old dog of a revolver, and he offers some handy tips on how to get down to bare metal and then prepare the surface for a quality refinishing job); The Shootist (Paul shoots one of the finest big-bore, swing-out-cylinder, double-action revolvers of all time - the classic Colt New Service); Hipshots Reloaded (One of Skeeter's great strengths was the way he could offer helpful hints for making shooting a more enjoyable experience. Here's one of his classics from 1968 on how to "lick the kick" of heavy recoiling handguns) |
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August 2009 |
Contents - Precision-Built Predator Poppers (At the ripe old age of 40 years old, Ruger's Model 77 has established a long legacy of durability and accuracy. Here's a close look at two of the model's newest variations); Perfect For Plains Game (The ideal rifle/cartridge combination for your first safari may already in your gun safe. Here's what you need to consider when making your selection); Excellent For Elk (There's a lot more to hunting elk than simply hearing a bugle ring through the mountains. You have to put a lot of thought into selecting the appropriate cartridge and bullet as well as the rifle and scope); An Impulsive Purchase Turns Out To Be A Good Deal (The author opines that the .32 Winchester Special can do anything the .30-30 can and even a bit more, so his hasty buy isn't such a bad thing) Columns - Going Ballistic! (You may be surprised at the classic rifle cartridges that are this ballasticians standbys); Practical Reloading (The author believes priming is the most important handloading operation. Here's why); Trigger Time (Tough choice? Here's why a muzzlebrake may be right - or wrong - for you); The Gunsmith (Recycling isn't just for beer cans, pop bottles, and newspapers. It's for guns, too); The Shootist (A date at the range proves "Big Green's" first pump-action .22 rifle was well-made and lots of fun); Hipshots Reloaded (These top skills for handgun hunters are as valuable now as when Skeeter first penned them) |
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September 2009 |
Contents - A Classic Redefined - FN Tactical Sport Rifle (FNH USA has taken the legendary Model 70 action and scaled it down to a sleek version purpose-designed for .223-length cartridges); Da Vinci By Design (This new autoloader from Benelli may be the first-ever modular shotgun); Simple Is Good (Les Baer Custom's latest AR, the Police Special, has everything you need and nothing you don't, and it shoots like a house afire); Kahr P380 Super-Compact Double-Action Delight (Kahr's new P380 belly gun is extraordinarily small and light, courtesy of its locked-breech design) Departments - Letters (ST's readers speak out); Ask The Experts (Our panel of experts answered all your questions about handguns, rifles, shotguns, and more); Shooter's Update ( * Gun-related news, * Newest handguns, rifles, and shotguns * Optics, ammunition, and accessories) Columns - Editor's Gallery (Joseph von Benedikt - SHOOTING TIMES new Editor-in-Chief sounds off); Going Ballistic! (There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about primers. Our expert sets the record straight); Practical Reloading (Ever wonder how the powders made years ago compare to those made today? Lane has the answer to that burning question); Trigger Time (Should you hunt with match-grade bullets? Here are some results from the field to help you make up your mind); The Gunsmith (Building a muzzleloading pistol from a kit is not that difficult and can be a very satisfying project); The Shootist (John Browning's last pistol design wasn't entirely his. Here's the unique story off the Hi-Power); Hipshots Reloaded (Back in 1969 the SHOOTING TIMES editor put Skeeter up to designing his dream gun. As you might imagine, it turned out to be pretty darn special) |
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October 2009 |
Contents - Profoundly Rimfire (The brand-new M&P15-22 from S&W is an honest-to-goodness .22 rimfire carbine); Piston-Driven Smith (Smith & Wesson's new gas-piston-system M&P15 runs cool and clean); The Rifleman's Rifle Returns (The author tests the new Winchester Model 70 againsta Pre-'64 vintage rifle); Federal Hypervelocity TTSX Ammo (This new big game hunting shoots as flat as most varmint cartridges); Hold The Homeland (Since AR's are in short supply, give these self-defense alternatives some consideration) Departments - Editor's Gallery; Letters; Going Ballistic!; Practical Reloading; Trigger Time; The Gunsmith; The Shootist; Ask The Experts; Shooter's Update; Hipshots Reloaded |
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November 2009 |
Contents - Scope Your M1A (Here's how to properly put an optic mount on the finest battle rifle ever designed); Easier Than 1, 2, 3 (Springfield's "Loaded" with extended cluster rail is a highly accurate, optics ready platform); Give The .44 Special Its Due (Can Ruger's special Blackhawk Flattop catapult the .44 Special to the place it rightly deserves); Hot Off The Press - .44 Special (Add to your reloading manual with our reloading editor's favorite .44 Special reloads); Reload At The Range (If you want to spend less time reloading and more time accuracy testing, give this a try); Legacy Of The Perfect Score (McMillian's hunting rifle may be high in price, but they're also super high in performance); Joe Bowman, 1925-2009 (The shooting sports lost a true friend when "Straight Shooter" Joe Bowman recently passed away) Departments - Editor's Gallery; Letters; Going Ballistic; Trigger Time; Practical Reloading; The Gunsmith; The Shootist; Ask The Experts;Shooter's Update |
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December - January 2009-2010 |
Contents - Shooting Star (Savage's new Long-Range Hunter rifle in 6.5-284 Norma is a real showstopper); 10 Steps To Preserving A Piece Of History (Here's how to repair and restore 19th-century military muzzleloader); Favorite Firearm Finishes (What you think you know about firearm finishes might just scratch the surface); Timney AR-15 Competition Model Trigger (Work magic on your AR with this match-grade drop-in replacement trigger); Fun Guns Of 2009 (Here are 10 of the most fun-to-shoot firearms the author has fired this year); Zeiss Victory 10X45mm T* RF Binocular (Meet the toughest, clearest, most reliable laser-rangefinding binocular of all); SHOOTING TIMES Index For January-December 2009/Vol. 50 (Our annual compendium lists all the feature articles that have appeared on these pages over the last 12 months); Editor's Gallery; Letters; Going Ballistic!; Trigger Time; Practical Reloading; The Gunsmith; The Shootist; Ask The Experts; Shooter's Update; Hipshots Reloaded |
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February 2010 |
Contents - Redfield Renaissance (Redfield is back, and its optics are built in the U.S.A. by America's most respected brand); Ballistic Benchmark (Hornady's new superperformance ammo raises performance benchmark for velocity and efficiency); Personal-Defense Guns For Outdoorsmen (Being prepared while enjoying the outdoors offers considerable peace of mind. Here are some great options for stopping a problem in its tracks); Get Your Head In The Clouds (Understanding shotgun chokes and patterns would be a whole lot easier if we could just see what it is we're talking about); Kahr CW4543 .45 ACP Semiauto (How do you squeeze the .45 ACP cartridge into a pistol that measures just 4.8 inches high, 6.32 inches long, and 1 inch thick? Clever engineering, that's how); Ed Brown Stainless Special Forces Carry (Here's a 1911 for the diehard: utterly reliable, super-accurate, with a bombproof finish); Editor's Gallery; Letters; Going Ballistic; Trigger Time; Practical Reloading; The Gunsmith; The Shootist; Field Notes; Shooter's Update; Ask The Experts; The Last Round |
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March 2010 |
Contents - Me & Joe And The Miliron Dun (Who do you think would win in a race between a horse and bicycle? More importantly, how much would you bet on that outcome?); Crowning The New King (Could it be that the much aligned, much-celebrated AR-15 is the most influential rifle of our era); Magnificent Milestones (The author offers his take on 50 years of development in the fine art of riflemaking); A SHOOTING TIMES Retrospective (ST has been monitoring developments in the world of guns and ammunition for a half-century. Let's look at some of the most significant); Fantistic Fistguns (There have been a lot of significant innovations in handguns since ST was born in 1960. Here are a few models that deserve mention); Married To Making The Best Scope Possible (Turning adversity into opportunity is the American way. Premier Reticles has done that and has evolved riflescope design at the same time); Class Act (Going afield with a vintage Remington Model 14 pump rifle induces a feeling that's hard to beat); Favorite Loads: Hot Off The Press (Add to your own reloading manual with our executive field editor's favorite .35 Remington loads); S & W's New Model 17 Classic (The blued, square-butt, medium-frame, .22 LR S&W Model 17 is back, and it's still as accurate as a watch and as sturdy as a tractor); What Can You Do With A .22? (Quite a lot as it turns out. The author hunts South America with a bolt gun in .22 WMR); How To Hunt Wild Turkey (Here is all you need to know to hunt the wily wild turkey - from a guy who just might have been the consummate turkey hunter); Editor's Gallery; Letters; Going Ballistic!; Trigger Time; Practical Reloading; The Gunsmith; The Shootist; Field Notes; Ask The Experts; The Last Round |
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May 2010 |
Contents - PolymeRevolution (Here's the skinny on the burgeoning trend to design polymer-framed revolvers); Magnum Rimfire Safari (When faced with thousands of crop-eating varmints, a rimfire is a tool de jour); Blue-Collar Big-Bore (Need a great big-bore for a great price? Check out this CZ-USA .458 Lott); Hardcore Hardware (When shopping for a dangerous-game gun that your life may depend on, consider these tips); The Ideal Turkey Gun (Fanatics being fanatics, feel free to disagree with these excellent turkey-taking choices); Dumb Crook Lineup (Back in the day, Jerry's column was tremendously popular. Here's a taste of the best); Les Baer ACustom CQC-45 (Built by virtuosos, this 1911 pistol and matching knife by Emerson are of rare quality) Departments - Editor's Gallery (No matter how cool your equipment, you've got to pay the fiddler to dance); Letters (Correspondence from our favorite people); Going Ballistic! (Do's and Don'ts of wildcat cartrlidge design); Trigger Time (Yarning the .375 Ruger. Proof from the field); Practical Reloading (Small primers for the .45 ACP?); The Gunsmith (Building a Mauser sporter, Part 3: installing the sights); The Shootist (Exploring the Smith & Wesson Model 12 Airweight); Ask The Experts (Rotational bullet breakdown, one-size-fits-all powder, and more); Shooter's Update (SIG SAUER 226E Squared, Zeiss Conquest 3-9X, and more); The Last Round (Mountain lion cartridge. The manly .22 Magnum) |
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June 2010 |
Contents - Remington Revises History (It's been over 90 years since Big Green built 1911s. Will this one meet expectations?); Keeping Little Hands At Bay (Here's how to meld the safety needs of a growing family and a nutty gun writer); New Rifles 2010 (Several rifle introductions in 2010 whetted the author's appetite. Here's his list); New Handguns 2010 (Check out some of the hottest new pistols and revolvers to come down the pike); Benelli Legacy 28 (This true-to-scale 28-gauge semiauto from Benelli may be the ultimate quail gun); New Shotguns (Doublre, pump, or autoloader? Whichever you prefer, there's a new shotgun for you this year); Departments - Editor's Gallery (Boone and Crockett: Braggin' Board or Conservation Group); Letters (Correspondence from our favorite people: ST's readers); Going Ballistic (.30-06 Broad spectrum bullet weight champ); Trigger Time (Tune out to tune in: hearing protection); Practical Reloading (Great brass makes for great handloads); The Gunsmith (Building a Mauser sporter, Part 4: Triger, safety and trigger guard); The Shootist (Pump-action perfection: Winchester's Model 61); Ask The Experts (Match grade .22 Mag. ammo, hot handloads, and more); The Last Round (Kit Carson: Adventurer and shooter) |
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July 2010 |
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August 2010 |
Features - My Favorite Magnum (Remington's .41 Magnum still feels that controversial question: optimuim or obsolete?); Mule Deer Trial (Kimbre's Model 84L proves strong mule deer medicine, especially when partnered with Norma and Leupold); Rx For Bears (When it comes to bear hunting, having the right equipment is not only important, it is vital); Bullets For Bucks (Though premium bullets are all the rage, here's why whitetail-size game doesn't need them); Handloading The 6.5 Creedmoor (Early 6.5 Creedmoor factory loads were all target-bound. Here's how to build great hunting handloads); Lore (What do hard-core hunters hunt when they aren't hunting game?); Weaver's Tactical Scope (This old, respected name in optics hasn't built tactical glass for some time. That's about to change) Departments - Editor's Gallery (Barrels of fun); Letters (Correspondence from our favorite people. ST's readers); Going Ballistic (Rimfield ballistics); Shooter's Update ("Product of the Month" plus great new gear); Ask The Experts (Judge holsters and .45 ACP Mausers); Trigger Time (Truck Guns: What's behind your seat?); Practical Reloading (Reduced-recoil .308 loads); The Gunsmith (Building a Mauser sporter, Part 6; Finishing the stock); The Shootist (Colt's lightweight Cobra); The Last Round (Basic training) |
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September 2010 |
Features - How To Clean Reloaded Ammo (From 1963 - here's a quick and easy way to clean your reloaded ammo); Pendleton King Sale (This top-of-the-line gun safe provides bank-vault security for your firearms); E-Squared (SIG SAUER's P226 is now slimmer, trimmer and a lot more ergonomic); Proletariat Piston Rifle (Stag's new piston-driven AR is simple, reliable, and very affordable); Short-Action Magnums (Ever wonder if short-action Magnums really compare to long Magnums); Lightening Pump Action (Mossberg has a rifle-quality trigger for shotgun-toting deer hunters) Departments - Editor's Gallery (The complete puzzle); Shooter's Update (Browning BLR 81, Barnes T-EZ, and Bushnell Bone Collector); Ask The Experts (Pointed rimfore ammo in tubular magazines and more); Going Ballistic (Tips on reloading for revolvers); Trigger Time (America's favorite rimfire gets upgraded); Practical Reloading (Handloading the .264 LBC for bolt-action rifles); The Gunsmith (Buuilding a Mauser Sporter, Part 7: Finishing the metal); The Shootist (The Lignose version of the German Bergmann pistol); The Last Round (The tenacious 10mm) |
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November 2010 |
Features - Marlin Corners The Market (There is nothing wrong with a cheap rifle, as long as it's the right cheap rifle); Pocket Pistol Perfection (Enhanced ergonomics and an onboard laser make this .380 a cut above); New Handloading Products (These tools and components are sure to get your heart racing); Making Brass (How the incredible cartridge case is made is quite a story); Practical Precision Reloading (Here are some timeless tips to improve accuracy without wasting time) Departments - Editor's Gallery (Provenance); Ask The Experts (.25-06 for Pronghorn, .308 popularity); Going Ballistic (Tips on reloading .45-70); Trigger Time (Kit guns); Practical Reloading (.380 ammo scarce? Handload!); The Gunsmith (TIG welding); The Shootist (The Walther P-38 pistol); The Last Round (Horse pistols) |
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December-January 2010-2011 |
Features - Ruger SR-556 (A Stoner's fix: Ruger's reliable piston-driven AR runs cool as a cucumber); Benelli MR1 Carbine (Benelli's bandwagon departure: a new approach to the defense carbine); The Defensive Shotgun (Our staff's favorite defense shotguns, accessories, and buckshot loads); Personal Defense Breakthrough (Made for the modern armed citizen: Hornady's Critical Defense ammo); Reminders Of A Bygone Era (Remington's Model 8 and 81 are classic examples of the gunmaker's art); Favorite Loads: Hot Off The Press (Add to your own reloading manual with our executive field editor's favorite .300 Savage loads) LBC Premier II .38 Super (This top-notch 1911 proves too much temptation for an old dog editor) SHOOTING TIMES Index For January-December 2010/Vol. 51 (Our annual compendium lists all the feature articles that have appeared on these pages over the last 12 months) Departments - Editor's Gallery (Loose ends) Letters (APA rifles, '91 Mausers and .22 Magnums) Going Ballistic (What the reloading lab can't tell you); Trigger Time (Safeguard your guns); Practical Reloading (The centuries-old rewards of cast bullet handloads); The Gunsmith (The lifesaving bench rack); The Shootist (S&W's .35 Automatic pistol); Ask The Experts (Mixing cases, rose-colored Model '94s); The Last Round (Las Palomas) |
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April 2011 |
Features - Big-Game Bullet Accuracy (How accurate can today's hunting bullets really be?); Ackley's Finest Wildcat (Mild-mannered but wicked, the .280 Ackley Improved is a virtuoso of a cartridge); What A Hot Shot! (This new pint-size Thompson/Center rimfire is a kid's best friend); Road Map To Long-Range Success (Want to shoot long range? Follow these steps to get good); Training With Lasers (Cast a laser's eye on your bad shooting habits - and burn them away); Ruger .40 Magnum Flattop (Three of the author's favorite Blackhawk features come together in this special six-shooter) Departments - Editor's Gallery (An ironic epiphany); Letters (Practical practice, Nosier rifles, Skelton's rodeo, and more); Going Ballistic (Accuracy and the .45 Auto Rim); Shooter's Update (SureFire high-capacity AR mags, Fusion Safari ammo, and more); Ask The Experts (Answers to your trickiest questions); Trigger Time (Accurize it); Practical Reloading (Handload "Tracer" handgun ammo); The Shootist (Savage Model 720); The Gunsmith (Build a .22 LR Garand: Part 1); The Last Round (A sizzling Cimarron) |
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March 2012 |
Contents - Bull Busters (You don't need a .50 BMC to take down a bug bull moose. Your favorite deer rifle may be just right); Resurrection (The new Browning A-5 combines the best features of the original Auto-5, the Cold, and the Maxus. This ain't your Grandpa's Auto-5); Fusion Safari (A bull moose in grizzly country proves to be a great test of Federal's new Fusion Safari ammo); Wingshooting The Green Hills (Two new Franchi shotguns get put to the test in Kenya's historic but forgottens hunting grounds); The Power Of M (Springfield's cool Croatian import has been seriously upgraded); Kimber Super Carry Pro HD (This classy 1911 may be the perfect combination of shootability and durability); Editor's Gallery (Guardians); Letters (Feedback from our favorite people - ST readers); Going Ballistic (Crime Lab Forensic reloading); Trigger Time (Drop 'em dead: Charge-stopping tactics); Shooter's Update (Weatherby Accumark .338 Lapua, Maxpedition 3-in-1 Load Our Duffel, Brownell's Catalog #64, and more); Practical Reloading (Headstone and the handloader); The Gunsmith (Why the Mauser isn't so great); Ask The Experts (Model 1911 fix and more); The Shootist (Remington Model 14); The Last Round (A reminder of fancy revolver work) |
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October 2012 |
Contents - A Rising Phoenix (Smith & Wesson has reintroduced the classic, blued-steel, .357 Magnum L-Frame Model 586, and it's a quality-built, super-accurate gun); From Serviceable To Delightful (With the variety of aftermarket triggers available, there's no need to suffer a poor trigger on your AR); Leopard-Stoppers (Because Leopard are among the most dangerour game animals on the planet, you need the right guns and loads to drop 'em); One Fantastic Fighting Pistol (Built by one of America's top gunmakers in collaboration with one of the most respected firearms trainers, this 1911 is one you're going to wish you owned); Custom For Less Than $1,000? (We wondered if you could build a custom hunting bolt gun for under a grand. So we built one); Rock River LAR-15 Hunter (The LAR-15 Hunter on WYL-Ehide finish is a radical-looking gun, plus it's accurate and durable); Editor's Gallery (Subconcious safety); Letters (Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett, Remington Mohawk 600, Brenneke 28-gauge slug loads); Going Ballistic! (Causes and cures for rimfire misfires); Shooter's Update (Silver Screen Legend XV, Lyman Turbo Sonic Cleaners, Norma component Brass, Sierra 6.5mm and 7mm GameKings); Trigger Time (Two key rifle measurements); Practical Reloading (Using a progressive press to build .223 handloads); The Gunsmith (The bench grinder is a valuable gunsmithing tool, but you must use it responsibly); The Shootist (Remington Model 8); The Last Round (A true gunhandling wizard) |
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November 2012 |
Contents - The Gilded Projectile (Though lead will always be the bullet-making king, there are some situations where it gets one-upped by gilding metal); Top 25: Cartridges With Staying Power (Only a few cartridges have what it takes for long-term survival. Is your favorite among them?); Baikal MP221 .30-06 (It isn't a work of art, but this bonafide double rifle costs only a grand, and that makes it lovable); LBC Stinger .38 Super (Pizzazz and performance in a petite .38 Super package. What more could a 1911-fan want?); Editor's Gallery (Government-armed citizens); Letters (.338 Win. Mag. handloads, .35 Whelen, and S&W Triple Lock); Going Ballistic! (Causes of and cures for centerfires missfires); Shooter's Update (Smith & Wesson M&P15 VTAC II, Rivers West Conceal Carry Vest, MRI MLR22AT, Leopold RX digital rangefinder, and Tetra Gun Care); Trigger Time (The .300 AAC Blackout); Practical Reloading (Caution: Don't shoot the other guy's reloads); The Gunsmith (An unusual repair); Ask The Experts (Remove oil stock finish without damage, .45-70 twist rates); The Shootist (Ruger's centerfire Single-Six); The Last Round (One good horse - one good dog) |
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December 2013 Personal Defense |
Contents - Guest Editorial; The Black AR (The Minuteman rifle of our time); Defending The Homestead (As it turns out, the Windham Weaponry CDI is a great choice); Responding To An Active Shooter (Get out, lock out, knockout); Imminent Danger (Prepping for home-invasion survival); Fortifying Your Castle (Eight ways to keep burglars at bay); Car Fight (A four-wheeled approach to personal defense); Kydex Carry (You just bought a custom pistol. Now what?); The Armed Traveler (Staying safe in the not-so-safe-friendly skies); Bargain Brilliance (The Brite-Stroke EPLI offers more power than its size suggests); Everyday Illumination (In an increasingly competitive genre, the SureFire Backup series continues to shine); The One That Does It All (The HK P2000 has the right size and features to handle anything you throw at it); Appendix Carry (The fastest and most secure way to carry concealed); Collateral Concerns (Selecting a home defense round); In Defense Of Others (Third-party protection strategies); Low-Pro Lifestyle (Even though tactical companies continue to flood the market with high-end kit, sometimes it's just too big, too heavy and too visible); Pocket Solo (With the Kimber Solo Carry, you're never alone); Got Your Back (Carrying concealed in the small of your back); Discussing Gun Control (Chewing up 10 anti-gun arguments, one bite at a time) |
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