CORBON is now loading the Barnes Varmint Grenade bullets in several calibers: .204, .22-250 and .223. If you are not already familiar with the Varmint Grenade bullets, they are a line of rifle bullets with a copper-tin core that holds together at very high speeds, but violently fragments on impact. As the name suggests, the Varmint Grenade bullets are excellent for varmints from prarie dogs up to bobcat and coyote size. Read More…
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Break Free Bore Cleaning Foam
Break Free offers a product called the Bore Cleaning Foam. The foam is specifically designed to clean copper and brass residue from the bore of your firearm. The question is…does it work?
I picked up a can of the Bore Cleaning Foam, and had the perfect chance to test it after spending a day at the range with my Sig P226. I’m generally pretty skeptical of cleaning products, and the incredible claims they make. However, I have been using Break Free’s CLP for years with good results, so I figured I would give another one of their products a try.
Following the instructions, I field stripped the pistol, and sprayed the foam directly into the barrel of the firearm, filling the bore completely. I then set the barrel to the side while I cleaned other parts of the gun. After 15 minutes, I ran a few clean patches through the barrel, and, amazingly, I had a clean bore. No scrubbing needed. It really was that easy.
The foam is non-toxic and is odor-less. It doesn’t take a lot of foam to clean the barrel of a pistol, so a single can should last for a good while.
Categories : Misc Gear
The Stark Equipment SE-1 is a polymer grip that replaces the standard AR-15 grip and trigger guard with a single polymer unit. At the 2009 SHOT Show, I had a chance to preview the Stark SE-1, and I was impressed by the look and feel of the floor samples.
Stark Equipment is now shipping the SE-1, and I was able to get one of the early production grips. I am just as impressed by the production model as I was by the samples. Read More…
Categories : 2009 SHOT Show, Rifles
Gun control advocates are excellent at slight-of-hand, and rarely will they ever stand up and discuss the issues in the full light of honest debate. Frequently, gun control folks will piggyback their agenda to a tragic incident or crisis, whether real or imagined. The current crisis they are fabricating for gun control is the ongoing violence in Mexico. Read More…
Categories : Second Amendment Issues
Pick up a copy of the Brownells or Midway USA catalogs, and you can find a wide selection of gun oils and protectants that are supposed to provide corrosion protection for your firearms. But how can you tell which ones are the best?
Fortunately, several people have done some research to help give you an idea on which oils provide good rust resistance. Read More…
Categories : General Information
Winchester Ammunition introduced the Xpediter line of .22 LR ammunition for varmint and small game. Featuring a high velocity 32 grain copper plated lead hollowpoint, the Xpediter has a muzzle velocity of more than 1600 fps.
Winchester is using very clean burning powder in the Xpediter, and the copper plated bullet utilizes the Lubaloy technology to reduce fouling. Read More…
Categories : Ammunition
Weaver Optics is running a contest in which you can win a free Weaver Classic Rimfire 2.5-7 x 28mm rifle scope with an approximate retail value of $182.49. The contest runs through April 20, 2009, and requires you complete an entry form at their website.
Categories : Optics and Sighting Systems
Seattle Mayor Greg Nickles is still at it. Undaunted by public outcry against his actions, Nickles is moving forward with banning all firearms from Seattle’s parks by executive order. By his word alone, Nickles looks to violate Washington laws on concealed carry of firearms and preemption, the Second Amendment of the US Constitution, and the concept of a representative democracy. Read More…
Categories : Concealed Carry, Second Amendment Issues
Shooters Ridge, a leader in shooting supports and accessories, continues their mission of bringing solid rests to hunters and shooters with their new Magnum Swivel Shooting Stick (MSRP: $106.95). Scheduled for a spring 2009 release, this new rest enhances a shooter’s ability to track game while helping deliver a steady, ethical shot. Read More…
In a March 2009 analysis published by the Unified Sportsmen of Florida, hunting is the safest sport enjoyed in the United States.
With only 239 injuries reported annually, only two injuries happen per 100,000 hunters each year. Compare this to the 4722 injuries in billards (15 per 100,000) and 37,891 injuries in golf (155 per 100,000). In fact hunting had both the lowest total number of injuries and the lowest number per 100,000 of the 23 sports studied. Read More…
Categories : General Information
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