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ACCESSORIES:

Bench Master Shooting Rest (Review by John Robbins)
Blackhawk Lok-Down Quick Release Sling Swivels (Blackhawk Press Release)
The Caldwell “7 Rest” Rifle Shooting Rest (Review by Randy Wakeman and Chuck Hawks)
Caldwell Fire Control Shooting Rest (Product review by Randy Wakeman)
The Caldwell Lead Sled Rifle Rest (Review by Chuck Hawks)
Caldwell Lead Sled DFT (Review by the G&S; Online Staff)
The Caldwell Lead Sled FCX (Review by Chuck Hawks)
The Caldwell Lead Sled Plus (Review by Nathan Rauzon and Chuck Hawks)
Caldwell Lead Sled Solo and Lead Sled Weight Bags (Review by Rocky Hays, Randy Wakeman and Chuck Hawks)
Caldwell "The Rock" Shooting Rest (Product review by Randy Wakeman)
Caldwell BiPod XLA (9" to 13") Pivot Model (Product review by Randy Wakeman and Chuck Hawks)
Caldwell XLA 13" to 23" Pivot Model Bipod (Product review by Chuck Hawks and Mike Mackie)
David Rolls and The Slope Doper (Article by Dr. Jim Clary)
Harris Ultralight Bipod 1A2-H (Review by Chuck Hawks)
Hunter Education Sight-In & Range Simulation Targets (Product review by the G&S; Online Staff)
The Kestrel 4500 Pocket Weather Tracker (Review by Dr. Jim Clary)
Muzzle Brakes (Article by Chuck Hawks)
Rifle Chamber Insert (Review by Andrew Willis)
Slings and Carrying Straps (Article by Chuck Hawks)
Stoney Point Steady Stix II and Safari Stix (Review by Chuck Hawks)
The Tipton Gun Vise (Review by Barr Soltis)
Wheeler Engineering Level-Level-Level Crosshair Leveling Kit (Review by Chuck Hawks)
Wheeler Engineering Professional Scope Mounting Kit Combo (Review by Rocky Hays)

Please also see the Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Accessories Page

ACCURACY:

Accuracy: Gun, Cartridge, and Shooter (Article by Bob Beers)
Affordable Accuracy (Article by Bill Johnson)
How To Find an Accurate Load (Article by Chuck Hawks)
Hunting Rifle Accuracy: Enough is Enough! (Article by Chuck Hawks)

AWARDS:

Guns and Shooting Online 2009-2010 Rifle Awards (By the Guns and Shooting Online Staff)

AMMUNITION AND CARTRIDGE ARTICLES:

CLICK HERE FOR 91 ARTICLES

BULLETS AND BALLISTICS:

The Ballistic Coefficient of Rifle Bullets (Article by Chuck Hawks)
Bullets for Beginners (Article by Bob Beers)
Bullets For Big Game Hunting (Article by Chuck Hawks)
Bullet Trajectory: Fact and Myth (Article by Mike Nelson)
The Case for Standard (Soft Point) Hunting Bullets (Article by Chuck Hawks)
Energy Transfer and Other Bullet Bullistics (Article by Randy Wakeman)
Hornady GMX Bullets and Ammunition (Article by Chuck Hawks)
Hunting Bullet Guide, Part 1: Caliber and Weight (Article by Chuck Hawks)
Hunting Bullet Guide, Part 2: By Manufacturer (Article by Chuck Hawks)
Hunting Rifle Ballistics (Article by Mike Nelson)
Improved Rifle Ballistics Table (Compiled by Chuck Hawks)
The Killing Power Of Big Game Bullets (Article by Chuck Hawks)
The Myth of Muzzle Energy (Article by Mike Hudson)
Nightforce PC Ballistic Program (Article by Jim Clary, PhD & Mary Clary, BSN)
Recommended Hunting Bullets (Article by Chuck Hawks)
Rifle Ballistics Summary (Compiled by Chuck Hawks)
Sectional Density for Beginners (Article by Bob Beers)
The Sectional Density of Rifle Bullets (Article by Chuck Hawks)
Shooting Uphill and Downhill (Article by Chuck Hawks)
Want Better Sectional Density? Here are Some Common Cartridges and Loads that Deliver (Article by Chuck Hawks)

COMPETITION, MARKSMANSHIP AND SHOOTING POSITIONS:

A Field Report on the Savage Model 12 F-Class Open Rifle (Review by Dr. Jim Clary)
Compared: Hornady's 6.5mm Creedmoor and 6.5mm-284 Norma for F-Class Shooting (Article by Dr. Jim Clary)
Developing a Load for Competition Shooting, Part 1 (Article by Mary Clary, BSN and Jim Clary, PhD)
Developing a Load for Competition Shooting, Part 2 (Article by Mary Clary, BSN and Jim Clary, PhD)
F-Class Long Range Target Shooting, Part I (Article by Dr. Jim Clary)
F-Class Long Range Target Shooting, Part II (The 2007 National Championships) (Article by Dr. Jim Clary)
Going to Camp Perry? (Article by Jon Y. Wolfe)
Match Shooting: Introduction to Across the Course (Article by Oran R. Woody)
Off-Hand and Trick Shooting (Article by Paul Vallandigham)
The Off-Hand Shooting Position (Article by Chuck Hawks)
Practical Accuracy in the Field: Shooting from Unsupported Positions (Article by Chuck Hawks)
Practical Marksmanship Training for Hunters (Article by T.W. Batzel, Jr.)
Preparing Brass for Match Shooting (Article by Dr. Jim Clary)
Reloading for F-Class Competition (Article by Dr. Jim Clary)
Rifle Cant and Canting (Article by Terry Hart)
The Sitting Position (Article by Chuck Hawks)
Steel Plate Sport Shooting (Article by Wally Lucas)
Susannah Clary Sets New National Shooting Record! (By the Guns and Shooting Online Staff)

CUSTOM BUILT, SPORTERIZED AND MODIFIED RIFLES:

Bailey Bradshaw .22 Hornet Double-Barreled Rifle (Review by the Guns and Shooting Online Staff)07/2010
Building a Custom 6.5mm Creedmoor Hunting Rifle (Article by Shane Morgan)
Building a 6.5x47mm Lapua Hunting Rifle (Article by Shane Morgan)
Building a 7.62mm Jonson Rifle (Article by Shane Morgan)
Can't Stop Fooling with Guns (Article by Jim Force)08/2010
Choice Bolt Actions for Custom Hunting Rifles (Article by Chuck Hawks)
Converting A Military Rifle (Article by Mike Hudson)
Custom-Built Mauser Model 98 Rifle in .257 Roberts (Article by Ed Turner)
The Custom-Built Rifle (Article by Chuck Hawks)
The Custom Rifle Checklist (Article by Dominic Frandrup)
First Look: Custom Argentine 1909 Mauser 6mm Rem. Rifle and Weaver (USA) T10 Scope (Article by Gordon Landers)07/2010
Husqvarna 7x57 Custom Built Rifle (Article by Chuck Hawks)
Kimber of America Sporterized Swedish Mauser (Article by Jon Y. Wolfe)
Mauser 98 Custom Built .270 Rifle (Article by Chuck Hawks)
Military Surplus Hunting Rifles (Article by Randy D. Smith)
Rebarreling a Rifle to .358 Winchester (Article by Rick Ryals)
Remington/A.I. Model 798 Custom Rifle (Article by Chuck Hawks)
Springfield ’03 Sporter (Article by David Tong)
The Winchester Model 94 Cross-bolt Safety (Article by L.F. Combs)

DANGEROUS GAME AND PROTECTION IN THE FIELD:

Bolt Action Rifles for Dangerous Game (Article by Chuck Hawks)
Dangerous Game of North America (Article by Chuck Hawks)
The Low Cost Dangerous Game Rifle (Article by Randy D. Smith)
Rifles for Dangerous Game (Article by Chuck Hawks)
Rifles for Protection in the Field (Article by Chuck Hawks)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

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GENERAL INFORMATION:

The .223 WSSM and 6mmBR Disaster (By Dr. Jim Clary)
100 Yards Is a Long Way! (Article by Bruce Rutherford)
A Critical Look at Modern Hunting Rifles . . . (Opinion by Chuck Hawks)
Controlling Heavy Recoil (Article by Paul H. Vallandigham)
Favorite Rifles (Opinion by Chuck Hawks)
The Gut-Wrenching Nightmare of Caliber Worship (Article by Randy Wakeman)
If I Owned Remchester (Opinion By Chuck Hawks)
The Information Age of Shooting (Article by Ed Turner)
Logical Cartridge Chamberings for Ruger M77, No. 1 and Mini-14 Rifles (Opinion By Chuck Hawks)
The Magnum Rifle and the Progressive Path (Article by Mike Pusz)
Military Rifles for Recreational Use (Article by Chuck Hawks)
Rifle Recoil (Article by Chuck Hawks)
Rifle Recoil: The Shriek of the Mutilated (Article by Randy Wakeman)
Rifle Weight (Article by Chuck Hawks)
Rifles for Home Defense (Article by Chuck Hawks)
Sport Utility Rifles for Beginners (Article by Chris Oates)

HUNTING AND HUNTING RIFLES:

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LOCKS (ACTIONS), STOCKS, AND BARRELS:

Introduction To Rifle Actions (Article by Chuck Hawks)
The Autoloading Action (Article by Chuck Hawks)
The Bolt Action (Article by Chuck Hawks)
Double Rifles (Article by Chuck Hawks)
The Falling Block Action (Article by Chuck Hawks)
The Lever Action (Article by Chuck Hawks)
The Pump Action (Article by Chuck Hawks)
Accurate Innovations Golden Hunter Stock (Review by Chuck Hawks)
AccuStock, Big News from Savage Arms (Article by Randy Wakeman)
The Finest Bolt Actions Ever Produced (Article by Chuck Hawks)
Hunting Rifle Magazines (Three out of four ain't bad!) (Article by Chuck Hawks)
Injection-Molded Rifle Stocks (Article by Dr. Jim Clary and Mary Clary)
Krieger Criterion Shop Tour (Article by Jon Y. Wolfe)
The New Bolt Action Hunting Rifle Trigger Mechanisms (Article by Chuck Hawks)
The Rifle Barrel (Article by Chuck Hawks)
The Rifle Stock (Article by Chuck Hawks)

RIFLE COMPARISONS:

Compared: .357 Mag. Henry Big Boy, Marlin 1894C and Uberti 1873 Lever Action Rifles (Article by Chuck Hawks)
Compared: Browning Model 1885 and Ruger No. 1 Rifles (Article by Chuck Hawks)
Compared: Browning A-Bolt Medallion and Savage Model 14 Classic Hi Luster .243 Rifles (Article by G&S; Online staff)
Compared: Browning BLR and Marlin Model 1895 Big Bore Lever Guns (Article by Ed Turner)
Compared: CZ Model 550 American and Rem. Model 798 Rifles (Article by Chuck Hawks)
Compared: Deer Rifles in the Field (Article by the G&S; Online Staff)
Compared: Elk Rifles in the Field (Article by the G&S; Online Staff)
Compared: Kimber 84M Classic, Sako 85 Hunter, Steyr-Mannlicher Classic and Weatherby Mark V Deluxe Rifles (Article by Chuck Hawks and the G&S; Online Staff)
Compared: Mannlicher-Schoenauer 1903/14/30 Carbine and Ruger Mini-14 Ranch Rifle (Article by G&S; Online staff)
Compared: Mannlicher-Schoenauer and Weatherby Mark V Deluxe Rifles (Article by Chuck Hawks)
Compared: Marlin Model 336 and Winchester Model 94 Lever Action Rifles (Article by Chuck Hawks)
Compared: Remington Model 673 and Ruger M77R Mark II Rifles (Article by Chuck Hawks)
Compared: Rem. M-700 Mtn. and Win. M-70 Featherweight Rifles (Article by Chuck Hawks)
Compared: Rem. Model Seven LS and Ruger M77RSI Rifles (Article by Chuck Hawks)
Compared: Ruger KM77VT and Savage M-12 Low Profile Varmint Rifles (Article by Chuck Hawks)
Compared: Four .223 Caliber Savage 12 Series Varmint Rifles (Article by G&S; Online staff)
Compared: Weatherby Vanguard and Tikka T3 Rifles (Article by Jon Y. Wolfe)
Three Weather Resistant Hunting Rifles: Browning X-Bolt White Gold, Remington Model 700 XCR-II and Weatherby Mark V AccuMark (Article by the G&S; Online Staff)

RIFLE ARTICLES AND REVIEWS:

CLICK HERE FOR 96 ARTICLES

RIFLE TABLES, CHARTS AND LISTS:

Bullet Frontal Area List (Compiled by Chuck Hawks)
Common Rifle Barrel Twist Rates (List compiled by Chuck Hawks)
Hornady H.I.T.S. Guideline for Rifle Cartridges (Compiled by Chuck Hawks)
Improved Rifle Ballistics Table (Compiled by Chuck Hawks)
Rifle Cartridge Killing Power (By Chuck Hawks)
Optimal Game Weight Table (Compiled by Chuck Hawks)
Rifle Ballistics Summary (Compiled by Chuck Hawks)
Rifle Bullet Diameter List (Compiled by Chuck Hawks)
Rifle Bullet Sectional Density List (Compiled by Chuck Hawks)
Rifle Cartridge Case Capacities (Compiled by Chuck Hawks)
Rifle Recoil Table (Compiled by Chuck Hawks)
Rifle Trajectory Table (Compiled by Chuck Hawks)

SELECTING AND BUYING RIFLES:

6 + 6, A Dozen Top Deer Rifles (Opinion by Chuck Hawks)
The $1000 Hunting Rifle System (Opinion by the G&S; Online Staff)
The $2000 Hunting Rifle System (Opinion by the G&S; Online Staff)
The Bread and Butter Rifle Battery (Article by Glenn Harmaning)
Building a Hunting Rifle Battery (Article by Chuck Hawks)
Buying A Used Rifle (Article by Chuck Hawks)
Choosing a 6.5mm Hunting Rifle (Article by Chuck Hawks)
Choosing a Hunting Rifle (Article by Bob Beers)
Choosing an Inclement Weather All-Around Rifle (Article by Chuck Hawks)
Choosing an Inclement Weather Deer Rifle (Article by Chuck Hawks)
Compact Hunting Rifles (Article by Chuck Hawks)
Good First Big Game Rifles (Article by Chuck Hawks)
The Hunting Rifle Battery (Article by Chuck Hawks)
Ideal General Purpose Deer and Antelope Rifles (Article by Chuck Hawks)
Marlins and Pawnshops (Article by Jim Force)
The One Rifle Big Game Hunter (Article by Chuck Hawks)
Recommended Centerfire Rifle Brands (Article by the G&S; Online Staff)
Recommended Centerfire Hunting Rifles (Opinion by Chuck Hawks)
Refining a Hunting Rifle Battery (Article by Chuck Hawks)
Rifles and Cartridges for Smaller Hunters (Article by Chuck Hawks)
What to Expect When Moving Up In Caliber (Article by Chuck Hawks)

SIGHTS AND SIGHTING-IN:

A Case for Iron Sights (Article by Schuyler Barnum)
Choosing the Right Sight (Article by Chuck Hawks)
How Mil-Dot and Ballistic Reticle Scopes Work (Article by Randy Wakeman)
How To Bore Sight A Rifle (Article by Chuck Hawks)
How to Sight-in a Hunting Rifle (Article by Chuck Hawks)
Lyman No. 2 Tang Sight for Uberti '73 Rifles (Review by Chuck Hawks and Rocky Hays)
Lyman Receiver "Peep" Sights (Review by Chuck Hawks)
Scope Magnification and Rifle Caliber (Article by Chuck Hawks)
Williams 5D Receiver Sight (Review by Chuck Hawks)
Williams FP Receiver Sight (Review by Chuck Hawks)

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