Those of us who relish taking our guns beyond factory specs jokingly refer to our condition as “The Disease.” Moving that metaphor to the next level, the Ruger 10/22 platform can be likened to an aggressive strain of the virus. This little carbine, relatively inexpensive and built by the zillions since its 1964 debut, has been the vector for many …

In another era, I worked for a company that, among other things, provided CQB training for military and law enforcement clientele. The firearm vault was flush with all manner of Class III exotics and enough GLOCK pistols to equip a small force. Needless to say, those pistols lived a “challenged” life. They were run hard, sometimes put up wet, and …

All the money and gadgets in the world won’t deliver the consistent long-distance shot groups you’re looking for unless you build your rifle on a solid foundation. Here’s how to make it happen. There is no hotter trend in the firearm segment today than long-range shooting. It represents the logical next step in skill and equipment development and is a …

We want to start this article on the right foot and set the scene for what is to follow… A defensive shotgun is a tool. It’s not a mantle-piece or a delicate work of art. It’s not an heirloom or something with which to wow the chaps down at the Birds & Bourbon skeet club. It’s a hammer, plain and …

Sometimes, we get lucky with a factory rifle and random ammo selection. The other 95-percent of the time, accuracy requires testing, tuning, and tweaking in several areas. Here’s what you need to know to shrink group sizes in your hunting rifle. Those who have owned several hunting rifles over the course of many years have, no doubt, experienced the full …

Nothing helps a shooter deliver tighter shot groups more quickly than a performance trigger. Here’s the scuttle on aftermarket AR-platform trigger systems and why you may want one now. It really doesn’t matter what firearm platform you’re shooting—bolt rifle, semi-auto, or handgun—installing a crisp, smartly-tuned trigger is the necessary first step to shrinking group sizes through better control of your …

Except for the all-American 1911, arguably no other pistol platform enjoys as much attention in the U.S. as does the GLOCK. Proven in the field for its durability, reliability, and ease of operation in stock form, the GLOCK is also well-supported across the aftermarket landscape for those who desire a customized flair in their handguns or who seek specific performance …

In my younger years, I was naïve about the art of bear baiting. In fact, I didn’t consider it an art. I figured it to be as easy as trekking out into the wilderness, tossing some dog food on the ground and viola, bears would arrive in droves. How wrong I was. It wasn’t until 2014, when I embarked on …

Ingredients: 1 lb. ground venison 1 yellow onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 (25 oz.) jar marinara sauce 3 cups water 4 cups mini lasagna noodles or broken lasagna noodles 1-1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, grated 1 cup cottage cheese salt and pepper to taste Preparation: Press [Saute] on Instant Pot and brown venison Season with salt and pepper, …

Outside it looked the same as any well-turned stainless tube. Inside, its button-rifled bore, held to gnat’s-lash tolerances, sent bullets into one-hole knots. That McMillan barrel on my Remington 37 would claim many prone aggregates and a state championship. Since then, the McMillan companies have offered just about everything you could want in a rifle, from match-winning barrels to stocks, …