Time Capsule: How to Shoot The U.S. Army Rifle handbook, circa 1943
I recently ran across a fascinating copy of the U.S. Army’s “How to Shoot The U.S. Army Rifle” handbook, published in 1943. This book, subtitled The Infantry Journal, was prepared by First Lieutenant Arthur Goodfriend, creator of the Army's graphic portfolio on rifle marksmanship. The acknowledgements suggest how important the topic of shooting well was back then.
Rifle Sight-in Process, With Two Tips Most Shooters Will Never Do
Ryan Cleckner shares his process for sighting in a scoped rifle. There are some basics here, including bore-sighting, starting with a short 25-yard shot to get on the paper, and shooting groups before making adjustments at 100 yards. Two items at the end are also worth considering: slipping the scales and finding mechanical zero.
Part II from “How to Shoot The U.S. Army Rifle” handbook, circa 1943
Here’s another installment from 'How to Shoot The U.S. Army Rifle' handbook, published in 1943. Chapters: SIX STEPS TO PERFECT MARKSMANSHIP; IN SIGHTING AND AIMING, THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS ‘ALMOST RIGHT,'; FIRST SIGHTING AND AIMING EXERCISE; CLEAN AND BLACKEN YOUR SIGHTS.
Colt Employees Remind Lawmakers About Jobs, History
Samuel Colt's legacy is alive and well. On March 14, 550 workers from the two Colt operating companies, successors of the Colt Armory that once made iconic Colt Peacemaker revolvers, boarded buses that brought them to the Legislative Office Building, part of the state Capitol complex in Hartford.
Senator Tom Coburn Joins CCRKBA’s National Advisory Council
U.S. Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) has agreed to join the National Advisory Council of the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, CCRKBA Chairman Alan Gottlieb announced today.
Making The Ruger 10/22 Team Challenge Conversion
GunReports.com presents this article from the American Gunsmith Library Book of the Rifle: aking The Ruger 10/22 Team Challenge Conversion. Gunsmiths will be called upon to make drop-in parts drop in and solve other difficulties associated with the upgrade of the stock Ruger 10/22 to a Team Challenge unit.
GunsAmerica Is AuctioningSisk Rifle for Charity
You have a chance to own one of the most accurate rifles on the planet while supporting the men and women who have gone in harm's way to protect your freedom.
From GOA: Your activism is making a huge difference!
According to a recent letter from Gun Owners of America's Larry Pratt, the Left is not happy at all with Gun Owners of America.
Mossberg Donates 42 Shotguns to Help Fund YSSA
The Youth Shooting Sports Alliance (YSSA) recently announced that O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc. has continued its support of the YSSA with a donation of 42 new Mossberg shotguns.
NSSF Providing Free Firearm Safety Materials to Returning Servicemen and Women
Once President Obama announced the return of 34,000 servicemen and women from Afghanistan within a year, the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) said that it will continue providing free firearm safety materials, including gun locking devices, to America's returning armed services members. NSSF is the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industry.
At Savage, Out with the Ron,in with the Ron
Ron Coburn's recent retirement after 25 years as chairman and CEO of Savage Sports Corporation has led to the appointment of another Ron to succeed him. On Feb. 6, Savage Sports Corporation named Ron Johnson as its new CEO.
California Guardsman claims top honorsat Small Arms Championship
A California National Guardsman needed an extra suitcase to haul away the hardware he collected at this year's U.S. Army Small Arms Championship held at Fort Benning, Ga., Feb. 9-10.