How Scope Mounting Can Become a Profitable Gunsmith Service Mounting a scope is simple. Mounting a scope correctly is a whole other quest. The optic must be leveled perfectly, or the adjustments at distances other than the zero will track sideways. It must be held by the rings with enough tension to avoid slippage on…
Why Competitive Shooters Use Dry Fire Training Dry fire refers to pulling the trigger on an unloaded firearm. This practice is extremely popular with serious shooters, both in competitions and self-defense training. It’s easy to see why: dry fire training is free and easy, requiring neither ammunition nor a range, causing no impact on hearing…
6 Common Mistakes New Competitive Shooters Make When you embark on the gunsmithing or shooting journey, whether it is for a hobby or a professional route, it can be a daunting task. Like everything, practice makes perfect, and it is no different when it comes to using a weapon. For competitive shooting, there is an added…
USPSA vs IDPA: Which Competition Is Right for You? This month, let’s talk about competitive handgun shooting; specifically, I want to talk about the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) and International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA). Both are highly competitive and have a huge following. Let’s dive in and see what makes them appealing as…
What Is Precision Rifle Series (PRS) Shooting? Whether you’re a competitor or just a spectator, PRS is worth your time. Within two minutes or less, shooters have to quickly work out how to make their mark on a series of targets using any number of stances to optimize their precision. No time to fill out…
Essential Ammo Reloading Equipment for Beginners: Complete Starter Guide This month, let’s talk about reloading. I am going to give you a complete beginner’s guide to reloading. Hopefully, you can learn from my successes as well as some of the mistakes I have made in the past. As I’ve mentioned in past blogs, it is…
Is It Legal to Sell Reloaded Ammo? Chances are that you’ve already typed this question into your search engine of choice and found the answer to be a resounding yes. But there are, of course, some substantial caveats to be aware of, though. If you’re looking for a simple, straightforward guide to getting started, this…
What is Ammo Reloading? Ammo reloading came into being simultaneously with reusable centerfire brass cases replacing consumable paper cartridges. Drawn brass was expensive, black powder pressures too low to deform the cases much, so loading with minimal tools was common for hunters and recreational shooters. Over time, more sophisticated loading tools evolved, both for increased…
Reloading vs. Buying Ammo: Is It Really Worth It? Gunsmithing is a way of life that creates countless memories, builds strong friendships, and hones skills you can apply to many aspects of your life. As with any career or hobby, there are several costs associated with gunsmithing, including ammunition. Every time you shoot a bullet,…
Key Events of World War I for Gunsmiths This year, every day of every week will fall on the same date as it did in 1914- the year the Great War began. So, you’ve likely seen more than a few World War I retrospectives out there already this year. But this one little different. This…