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Tactical and Military Arms Blog

RSSTactical and Military Arms Blog

Online Editor Corey Graff reports on tactical and military arms.

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5 Reasons to Collect a Krag

5 Reasons to Collect a Krag

The Krag-Jorgensen .30-40 is a historically significant rifle in that it transitioned the modern military — and most notably the U.S. military in 1892 following the painful defeat of General Custer at Little Bighorn — from black powder to smokeless. Here are 5 interesting facts that make it a no-brainer for the military gun collector.

The 100-yard (simulated 250-yard) sight-in of the Leatherwood M1000 ART Scope. Rifle is the Armalite AR-10 NM.

The Leatherwood ART M1000 Automatic Ranging and Trajectory Scope, Part 2

In this installment, Part II, we’ll discuss setting up and sighting in the Leatherwood Hi-Lux M1000 ART Scope – a unique optic developed during the Vietnam War.

Military Eyes Up 3-Gun Competition

Military Eyes Up 3-Gun Competition

Thanks to TV shows like 3-Gun Nation, the hot new speed-shooting sport known as 3-Gun is quickly becoming the top game in town. In fact, watch this video to learn more about the sport and why even the U.S. Military is getting involved in 3-Gun.

Kindle Korner: Tactical Shotgun eBook

Kindle Korner: Tactical Shotgun eBook

If you’re thinking about buying or customizing a home defense tactical shotgun, here’s a Kindle download you need right now.

Mauser C96: The First Field-Ready Military Autoloader?

Mauser C96: The First Field-Ready Military Autoloader?

The Mauser C96 “Broomhandle” pistol is the first military semiautomatic pistol to prove itself both rugged enough and reliable enough for field use, argues Massad Ayoob in his newly-released Greatest Handguns of the World, Vol. II.

One Mile Out: Steyr Arms SSG 08 Long Range Tactical Rifle

One Mile Out: Steyr Arms SSG 08 Long Range Tactical Rifle

Now chambered in .338 Lapua Magnum, this ultra-long range tactical rifle from Steyr is based on the Austrian company’s unique Safe Bolt System (SBS) action, which is bedded in a skeletonized aluminum stock and supported by a heavy-duty Versa-Pod bi-pod.

A .370 inch 3-shot group shot with the GA Precision M24.

Gun Review: GA Precision M24 – Part 1

If you want a reproduction of the U.S. Army’s classic sniper rifle, one that will shoot sub-MOA right out of the box, get an M24 from GA Precision.

Video: Practical D.O.P.E. – Rifle Shooting Technique

Video: Practical D.O.P.E. – Rifle Shooting Technique

Ryan Cleckner covers how to gather and organize D.O.P.E. (Data On Previous Engagements) and how to organize this information to make it readily available in the field. (NSSF Video)

Video: Fort Benning’s Sniper School

Video: Fort Benning’s Sniper School

The Army’s Sniper School at Fort Benning trains soldiers in the art and science of long-range shooting as well as observational skills.

The Glock NY-1 trigger increases trigger pull to around 5.5 pounds when used with the 3.5# connector. Despite the heavier pull, accuracy was still excellent at 7 paces.

Range Report: Glock New York Trigger

This $2 dollar Glock upgrade improves safety with no discernable change in accuracy.