‘Long Action’ vs. ‘Short Action’ Rifles – What Does That Mean?

For those new to rifles, you’ll probably hear about “long action” and “short action” rifles and you may wonder what that refers to and what that means for the buyer and the shooter. We’re going to explain it. However, you need to know a few things before we start. First, by necessity, we’re going to … Read more

Why It’s Important to Test Your Ammunition — Guns for Beginners

If you’re starting out shooting in whatever form that can take, such as hunting, competitive shooting, concealed carry/home defense or all of the above, one thing that’s a must is testing your ammunition. If you’re going to use a gun — for any purpose — you have to be able to rely on your chosen … Read more

Calibers for Beginners: .308 Winchester Rifle Ammunition

Following hot of the heels of .223 Remington (see my earlier post here) in terms of general popularity is .308 Winchester. The .308 has enjoyed a reputation of excellence for decades and deservedly so. Most shooters that grew up before and even during the AR revolution that wanted a do-all cartridge went with the .308 because … Read more