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Category: Competition Shooting

From the GSSF Glock matches to the exciting courses of the USPSA and IDPA, competitors sometimes find the world of competition shooting challenging to navigate. If you’ve got what it takes to complete, then we’ve got the competition shooting guides to get you there. Are you looking to get into a local 3 Gun Match? We’ve got a guide for that as well! So grab your pistol, shotgun, or rifle, and check out one of the articles below.

 

On your way to a Cowboy Action Stage? Do you need a quick guide to get you started? Yee-Haw partner! We’ve got you covered. We’ll help you choose your leather rig, as well as set up your guns and even pick your cowboy name. Plan ahead and start smart with our easy-to-use guide.

 

If you’re headed to shoot at a competition, you need to be sure you have the right ammo for the event. Our competition ammo guide makes it easy to be sure you have ammo that matches the required power factor to compete. Be sure to check out our competition shooting guides and share the information with your friends and fellow competitors if you find it helpful.

Precision Rifle Series

Precision Rifle Series: Competition Guide

Guest Writer: Kenzie Fitzpatrick I recently set out on a mission to enter the world of the Precision Rifle Series. It’s been a big step in my career as a competition shooter. For a long time, I put off participating in this genre of competition shooting for the following reasons: I didn’t believe I was a […]

Smith & Wesson 929

Smith & Wesson 929: Revolver Review

Guest Writer: Kenzie Fitzpatrick The Smith & Wesson 929 is not your grandfather’s revolver. It’s a different kind of beast that has the fit, finish, and attention to detail you’d expect from a Smith & Wesson Performance Center model. It comes equipped with a custom-tuned action, a removable compensator, and two extra rounds compared to the […]

Federal Action Shotgun Review

Federal Action Shotgun Review

Guest Writer: Kenzie Fitzpatrick Federal Premium has officially stepped up the shotgun game by introducing the Federal Action Shotgun 12 Gauge ammunition. They developed this ammunition for serious competition shooters needing shotgun shells that reliably feed and eject without malfunctions. The development of this shotshell didn’t happen overnight and required input from several high-level 3-gun […]

best barrel length for 308

Best Barrel Length For 308?

Perhaps you’ve felt overwhelmed looking for the best barrel length for 308? From bolt actions to semi-automatics, the .308 is a versatile system. Below, we’ll talk about many aspects of the .308’s barrel length, including the significance of twist rate, velocities with various barrel lengths, and different uses for long and short barrels.  Gun owners […]

Remington 700 SPS Tactical

Remington 700 SPS Tactical Review

Guest Writer: Kenzie Fitzpatrick The Remington 700 SPS Tactical model is the perfect big game hunting rifle. It’s also fun to shoot at the range. Remington has been a household name for years and the Model 700 and Model 870 are two of the best-selling firearms of all time. Once you shoot one, you’ll understand […]