The 8x50R Mannlicher cartridge dates back to 1890, to the very early days of smokeless cartridges. It originally featured a 244-grain bullet traveling 1,950 feet per second, for 2,060 foot-pounds…
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In the first part of this guide we examined the pros and cons of soft body armor. In this part of the guide we’re going to get into the various…
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The venerable .30-06 Springfield cartridge has been the parent of numerous wildcat cartridges, some of which have gone on to become established cartridges in their own right. Among them is…
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With the recent shooting in Buffalo, it’s not just guns that are in the crosshairs of the gun banners, but also body armor. New York has already taken steps to…
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Americans have never really taken to metric calibers, for one reason or another. The 7mm Remington Magnum is a prominent exception, and the newer 6.5mm calibers like 6.5 Creedmoor and…
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Are you trying to build up the amount of survival items and equipment you own? Are you worried that you won’t be able to afford to do so? Many would-be…
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You don’t have to be an old man to remember the days of cheap military surplus rifles. Even people in their mid-30s remember the days when Swiss K31 rifles could…
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Sometimes it’s because you’re a homebrewer and you get interested in making mead. Other times it’s because you’re a gardener and you want better pollination for your plants and trees.…
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The 9.3x72R cartridge is one with an interesting history, and one that can confuse a lot of shooters. Known in Germany as the Försterpatrone, or forester’s cartridge, due to its…
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One of the key elements of saving lives is learning how to stop bleeding. Whether the blood loss is the result of a car crash, a cut or stab wound,…
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Hard as may seem to believe, .30-caliber handgun cartridges were once considered perfectly adequate for self defense. You’ll see that especially in Europe, where handguns chambered in .32 ACP were…
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This spring has been a cold one for many parts of the country. But we’ve had enough warm weather that many of us are longing for spring to finally be…
