I know I’m not the only one who has gotten strong thumbs from loading magazines. However, I should have paid more attention to the lessons of working smarter and not harder; this technique will spare you pain and make it faster and easier to feed your magazines.During one of the shooting courses I took in […]
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WATCH – Randall’s Adventure “Why Do You Train?”
I got a chance to stop by and chat with Randall’s Adventure and Training / ESEE today at SHOT Show 2018. and see not only a number of cool knives but got to talk with the fellows behind the blades. The folks there are super friendly and I even met the mysterious “Expat” of […]
AR cleaning taught beautifuly
No matter if you are a new shooter or an honor graduate of the Ft. Benning School for Boys, this video is an invaluable how-to for the AR platform. Pull this up on the old smartphone and clean away. This should be mandatory viewing in basic training. I still remember reading maintenance tips from Connie […]
So you want to be a gun writer…
The loadoutroom is always looking for quality content. The way to become a writer is to write. Prefer to express yourself on video? We are seeking quality video content also. If you have ideas about guns and shooting, we want to hear from you. Share your ideas, articles or videos with me. If you are […]
How to Get Your Lady to Shoot: 3 Do’s and Don’ts
You love to shoot. You love her. But, she doesn’t love shooting. How can you change that? If you’re like me, you want to share your enthusiasm for the shooting sports with those closest to you. However, there is still a general trend of more male than female firearms enthusiasts. As a woman shooter, I’m […]
Think Like a Green Beret: Never Quit
One thing that all special units have in common is an aversion to quitting and quitters. The greatest sin, the one unforgivable error, is to quit, no matter what the obstacle. Only death can stop a truly determined man. You have to know that the man next to you will not break and run when […]
Reloading .22LR: Not A Myth Anymore
Tired of looking for scarce .22 ammo and paying too much when you find a few boxes? There is an American made solution to your problem of reloading .22LR. The guys at 22lrreloader.com have everything you need. The manual contains close up photography, cutaway views, and all details necessary for reloading .22LR. Shooters will tell […]
Reloading .22LR Made Easy
Reloading .22LR has almost always been shooter fiction. History has proven though that it is possible. Throughout history, there have been kits that make reloading .22LR doable. Some kits worked very well, and others were very basic. Today, there is a company that makes a .22LR reloading kit right here in American. Personally, when I […]
How to Build a .308 AR Rifle That Works: Compatibility and Engineering
Back in the 1950’s, Eugene Stoner designed the first modern modular rifle, the AR-10. The gas impingement operating system and buffer system offers a potential optimization which has yet to be completely fulfilled. If you want to build a .308 AR, let’s examine the easiest way to make your gun run, choosing the right buffer […]
How to Build an AR-15 Upper Receiver – Flash Hider Installation
If you’re following our AR-15 upper build how-to, we’re ready for the last step: installing a muzzle device (flash hider, muzzle brake or compensator). Fortunately, it is a simple process and I am going to share with you exactly how I do it, step by step. There is an incredible amount of muzzle devices currently […]