I have been hearing this question more and more lately, and as an old faithful .308 Winchester fan, the answer was obvious. But a wise man once said, “Knowing that one may be subjected to his own bias is one thing, being able to correct it is another.” So admittedly, I am (as everyone else) subject…
Bigger is better right? That’s what you might think at first glance when comparing a 9mm to a .38 special cartridge, but you’d be making a big mistake with an assumption like that. Is the 9mm more powerful than the .38 Special? A 9mm is about 45% more powerful than a .38 special. The average 124gr…
The best starter rifle for long-range shooting is a hot topic of debate. Some insist that you have to spend thousands on a custom rifle to be competitive. Still, modern budget rifles are giving expensive manufacturers a run for their money, and Howa is no exception. So, is the Howa 1500 the best budget precision…
When I was shopping around for a rifle that I wanted to use for precision shooting, one of the decisions I had to make was between a heavy barrel or a thin barrel. After some research, it became clear that in order for a rifle to deliver a high degree of accuracy, I need the…
The TruFlite ballistic calculator is a tool that turns your Garmin watch into a compact and easy to use ballistic calculator. It is basic, and you might not always yield a first-round hit at 1,000 meters, but it will get you close enough to make the necessary adjustments for a successful second round hit. Apps…
The world of precision shooting is full of myths and I have heard my fair share of them. Some of them are absolutely outrageous, while others are almost believable, and once in a while, they’re true. Do snipers hold their breath to stabilize themselves when taking a shot? Snipers do not hold their breath when…
I overheard a conversation at the gun shop the other day, the customer asked his friend why snipers don’t use silencers. His friends replied that a silencer on a sniper rifle would be pointless because silencers don’t actually silence the gunshot. He was correct to say that they don’t completely silence the shot, but that’s…
According to a local lawyer who has researched the firearm licensing process in South Africa, the majority of firearm license refusals were because of “lack of motivation” or “failure to convince the registrar”. This highlights the importance of the motivation letter, which really is your only opportunity to convince the registrar that you truly need…
I have always been relatively versed about limits on ammunition in South Africa, however, the details confused me and it seemed like there were a lot of loopholes and grey areas in this regard. It was only until last week when I was asked about some of these loopholes, was I compelled to do the…
Many think of the AK-47 as a symbol of gangs and terrorists, and the moment an AK-47 is spotted in public, it might not be unreasonable to think that it’s illegal. However, this infamous firearm is sought out by many sincere collectors and sport shooters for its incredible history, ease of use, affordability, and reliability….
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