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Making their debut at SHOT 2024, the Double Action Reactive Targets are taking the shooting practice community by storm. Distributed by American Animal Arms, these innovative targets add a new dimension to shooting practice by introducing a color reaction to impact [Read More…]
Reactive targets are a great way to spice up any firearms training session. Not only is it great fun but the instant results you get back from the target are a great way to hone your skills by providing you with quick feedback about your accuracy. Steel targets are [Read More…]
Rite in the Rain has a century-long history that stretches back to the Pacific Northwest’s early 20th century lumber trade. The basic question was posed, “Isn’t there a better way to record the scaling of logs and the tallying of lumber in the inclement [Read More…]
Colt is expanding the revived snake family of revolvers with a new version of the recently released King Cobra. The .38 Cobra and its .357 sibling both appeared mostly targeted to users looking for revolvers for concealed carry, due to the relatively short barrels. The [Read More…]
In June of last year, we published a short post on the odd story behind the current Diplomatic Security Service’s qualification target known as the DSQ-1A, or colloquially as an “Izzy” target. The long and short of it was that the figure holding an [Read More…]
Chen Lee, aka SMG LEE, recently shared this photo of a target that he saw in Taiwan. According to my wife, the top right says “Holding gun mode, Half Person target”. The bottom right says “Made by Security Police Number 1 Team” The target zones [Read More…]
Shooting on steel can be a lot of fun. Hits are rewarded with the immediate feedback that a flat piece of paper simply cannot provide. Sometimes a hit results in a ringing sound, other times a steel plate will fall. Steel targets are also reusable, and a can of spray [Read More…]
In a surprising turn of events given the recent public motions towards an all-M27 fleet, the United States Marine Corps has just released a new request for information (RFI), soliciting proposals from the industry for a whole new suite of infantry equipment, including [Read More…]
Anschutz is celebrating its 160-year anniversary. They have announced last year that in celebration of that event they’ll release eight limited edition rifles each month starting from July 2016 to February 2017. The first of July is the day when the company was [Read More…]
A few months ago, Ruger announced that they were discontinuing the 77/22, 77/357 and 77/44 line of bolt action rifles, leaving me a bit disheartened. My spirits have been buoyed a bit with the introduction of a present model upgrade. The Newport New Hampshire-based [Read More…]
One of the great things about being a writer for a blog like The Firearm Blog is getting the opportunity to play with a number of products. I’ve had the pleasure of reviewing other target systems (live fire systems like Auto Targets, and dry fire ones like the [Read More…]
Is clearing dueling trees easy as shooting the breeze? Do the Texas Star, Whirly Gig, or drop turn targets seem a minor feat to you? Perhaps you need a target that takes it to the next level in challenging your skills. The Irish Plate Rack can certainly provide [Read More…]
A funny meme of a car accident at some Target retail store sign. The spotter instructions gave me a good chuckle. Hope this brightens your day.
This video was posted back in 2013. The shooter, iainmcgregor8, sets up his bottle of beer in the cup holder of his folding chair. He sets up his rifle some distance away The beer bottle cap has a target attached to it. Considering the bottle cap opener is affixed 90 [Read More…]
In the world of firearms practice really does make perfect. You can never have too much target practice or too much ammunition, and the two conveniently go hand in hand – or hand-on-gun, as it were. Most shooters use a variety of methods to practice including [Read More…]
Of course, the full extent of that statement is “Be aware of your Target, and what lies beyond and in between”. This applies to all shooting activities, from tactical shooting, to plinking, and in this case to hunting. In a recent NBC report, a stray round [Read More…]
When you’re shooting at close ranges, ricochet is always one of the top concerns. It doesn’t matter if you’re running a 3-gun course or training for CQB, the problem is the same, and now there’s going to be a target designed specifically for [Read More…]
Back at SHOT, in January, one of the vendors I met at Range Day was Neely from Ready Range (now known as “Right Now Range”). She had a simple, but pretty neat, product which is basically a “target in a box”. Well, I suppose the target is the box, but [Read More…]
ABM Ammunition has released two new loads for the .308 Winchester, utilizing parent company Berger’s 185gr Juggernaut bullet, an OTM designed for both tactical and target use. The two new loads are likewise each optimized for tactical and benchrest purposes, [Read More…]
Berger has announced that development on its long-awaited 6.5mm 130gr AR Hybrid OTM bullet has completed and the new bullet is entering production. From Berger’s blog: We are thrilled to announce that our recent tests were successful and our new 6.5mm 130gr AR [Read More…]
TargetVision has a new target system available. It is a remotely operated target changer that can operate out to about 600 feet. It is constructed primarily of aluminum with AR500 armor plating. The downside is that it comes in at $1595 and it weighs in at a hefty 97 [Read More…]
Professional competition shooter Amy Jane’s first video on her new Youtube channel is a tutorial on shooting long range with a pistol. I expect the former Marine’s channel will become very popular very quickly.
Since leaving Google in mid-2012, I’ve been searching for firearms stuff that overlaps with technology. While at SHOT Show earlier this year, I was walking down the aisle on my way to the next booth on my list, when all of a sudden a guy literally jumped in front [Read More…]
Champion Traps and Targets (an ATK company) has developed a range of targets made out of rubber. When shot, the bullet passes through and they bounce or wobble around. Because the bullet passes through there is no chance of bullet ricochets or spall (tiny fragments of [Read More…]
The new CMP 22 Side Wheeler target has two spinning targets side-by-side so you can complete with friends on the same target. As the name suggests, this target is for .22 rimfire rounds only. The MSRP is $169. From the press release … Custom Metal Products is [Read More…]
Federal has added a 12 gauge low-recoil load to their Top Gun Target range of ammunition. The proven and affordable Top Gun® Target load line has been made even better this year with the addition of a special low-recoil 12-gauge offering. High-volume shooters who [Read More…]
Tannerite Sports LLC issued a press release saying that the United States Patent and Trademark Office have affirmed that the name “Tannerite” is a brand name not a generic category name. In other words, the name Tannerite can only be used by Tannerite [Read More…]
Many of you old timers know I usually write just one review per year. I don’t like to put my devoted minions out of work, but this year I have decided to go wild and write two reviews, this being the first … enjoy. The CTK Precision P3 Ultimate [Read More…]
A short time ago, I purchased a new steel target to shoot at with my various .22s, since the range I belong to has blessed us by allowing steel targets at 100 yards for rimfire. Since nothing more potent is allowed, I only needed a target to stand up to my .22 rifles. [Read More…]
The Grizzly Reactive Auto Reset Target 220 is one of those rare products that not only does what it claims, but impresses you from the minute you take it out of the box The silhouette shaped target is laser cut from heavy-duty, galvanized 3/8 inch thick AR500 steel. [Read More…]
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