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The company Knight Rifles .52-cal. DISC Extreme, in-line with muzzleloader, developed by gunsmith Tony Knight, is a blackpowder caliber and is called the company's Power Stem technology. The logical choice for .52 -cal is that it permits the use of commonly available bullets as large as .475' in sabots and the load balance.

In 1992 John Lazzeroni designed a series of cartridges that had all the features the dedicated big-game hunter desired. The Lazzeroni rifles are fairly priced and would possibly expand the hunting opportunities for a hunter.

The .223 Winchester Super Short Magnum (WSSM) and the .243 WSSM offers powerful performance from their plump, and pint-sized cases. These new cartridges stay with short magnum and have a very large diameter, non-belted cartridge case with a rebated head.

Smith Wesson's massive new X-Frame revolver is the perfect platform for the world's most powerful regular-production handgun cartridge. The study suggests that .500 S & W Mag. went 'light out' much faster than those shot similarly with the .44 Mags.

The 45-70 Government cartridge has played movie roles, earned a distinguished place in competitive shooting and is a favorite among those who love hunting. As originally loaded and adopted by the U.S. Army in 1873, the .45-70 Government used 70 grs. of blackpowder to lob a 405-gr., all-lead bullet at a muzzle velocity.

Hevishot is made of alloy of tungsten, nickel, and iron the harder steel barrel requires the same tough shot as steel due to the hardness it is not safe to shoot in shot guns which are not safe to shoot steel shot. The surface texture of Hevishot makes the smooth-flowing boundary layer of air go farther around the pellet before it breaks into disorderly turbulence which results in decrease in drag helping the pellet ballistically despite its disfigured appearance.

The company 'New Ultra Light Arms' (NULA), has made mountain rifles available once again originally designed by Melvin Forbes that are known for their feathery heft. These rifles contain dampened barrel vibrations and are in balance at the time of action that differentiates it from others.

Guns like Colt's revolver, Browning's automatics and Garand's rifle had effects of tectonic proportions, with regard to this Tony Knight reflects the past and the future of in-lines and about products that have literally used to shape nations.

The shooter could see the position of the muzzle and develop a degree of muscle memory by incorporating a laser into practicing the draw and drive to slight alignment. Any unsafe places could also be seen where the muzzle might be pointing during the draw and reholster movements.

Bill Wilson, founder of the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) discusses the foundation of IDPA, how it is affecting the firearms industry and his likes and dislikes about the shooting discipline. According to him, IDPA has made major inroads in competitive shooting and it is taking off as it is designed around real-world defensive tactics.

Beretta's U22 Neos is a hot, new semi-auto pistol designed for shooters who view shooting as sport and who want to have fun while shooting. Neos is Beretta's first 100 percent American-engineered and -made pistols, with the Italian design firm influencing only the appearance and packaging.

The Model 1895 in .405 Winchester was Theodore Roosevelt's favorite and his 'medicine' gun for lions. The lever-action rifle is tested and it is found that there are several improvements to the Model 1895 that are incorporated into the new model including the scalloped receiver and two-piece finger lever.

Henry Repeating Arms Company's history stretches back to 1911, in a series of gun shops, distributorships, and importers in Brooklyn, Middlesex, NJ, Jacksonville, AR, and back to Brooklyn where it has flourished in the rimfire rifle business since 1993.

The Blaser K95 is a single-shot, break-open rifle that is light, easy to use, and disassembles quickly. It performed well in extensive range tests and costs $2,900 - $3,400.

A visit to Savage Arms' factory in Westfield, MA, results in a step-by-step narrative of the building of a Savage Model 12BVSS varmint rifle, from raw steel to barreling, chambering, and finishing.

The use of muzzleloading shotguns for turkey hunting is discussed. Options available include single-barrel, in-line muzzleloading shotguns.

The handgun manufacturer Ruger has teamed up with Hornady to develop and produce a cartridge bearing its name. The .480 Ruger performs well and has greater power than the .44 Mag.

The 7-30 Waters cartridge is discussed with emphasis on its origins and use. The cartridge worked well, but achieved real success when Thompson/Center brought out a Contender handgun.

An evaluation of single action army revolvers or six-shooters is presented. The focus is on the American Western Arms company which has produced two revolvers modelled on classic western lines, the Longhorn and the Peacekeeper.

A survey of the preferred guns of prominent sporting writers for different types of shooting is presented, including Nick Sisley and Jim Carmichel.

The $950 Kimber.22 class rifle is a bolt-action firing machine based on a completely new design to previous Kimber rifles.

The powerful .450 Marlin rifle is the ideal firearm for hunters and experienced shooters.

An evaluation of the 12-ga. semi-automatic shotgun, Urika, which is manufactured by Beretta is presented. The shotgun is light, has a thermally stable trigger guard and is self-cleaning.

Issues are presented concerning the importance of teaching children the responsible and proper use of firearms. The use of shooting glasses, earplugs and the correct size of shotgun are discussed.

The Mauser M2 from Sig Arms AG offers a compact pistol with ergonomic design, safety features and reliability. Steyr's M-Series again incorporates safety in an ergonomic design and rapid target acquisition.

The .376 Steyr cartridge offers shooting power similar to that of the .375 H & H Magnum, but is small enough to fit in a medium-sized action.

Sturm, Ruger & Co's .454 Casull Super Redhawk has an unfluted six-shot cylinder. It has three cylinder locking points, ensuring rigid lockup and removing almost all cylinder movement during firing.

Kel-Tec CNC Industries Inc's P32 and Vektor's CP1 discreet-carry pistols were both made out of traditional concepts. Unlike blowback pistols, the P32 is lighter because of its locked breech that no longer requires a heavy slide. On the other hand, the CP1 is distinct with its gas-retarded blowback operation.

Novel lines of revolvers made of titanium alloy were introduced by gunmakers Smith and Wesson and Taurus International at the 1999 Shot Show in Atlanta, GA. The attributes of titanium include outstanding strength and resistance. The only problem with the revolvers is finding a niche market.

Both Marlin Firearms Co and US Repeating Arms have introduced their light, handy and lever-action rifles chambered for .444 Marlin. The former has launched the $572 Outfitter while the latter introduced the $499 Timber Carbine.

The best shotguns for hunting turkeys are presented. These include the Benelli Super Black Eagle, the Beretta Model AL390 Camo NWTF Special, the Browning Gold 3 1/2' shotgun, the Mossberg Model 9200 and the Remington Model 11-87 SPS-T.

The testing of bullets coated with molybdenum disulfide or moly suggest the moly coating provide better load development, easier cleaning and longer periods of optimal accuracy. However, moly coating was found to have no effect on a bullet's ballistic coefficient.

Firearms manufacturing industries use the cryogenic barrel treatment to increase the accuracy of the firearm, prolong barrel life and decrease the internal stress. However, tests using cryogenically treated rifles showed that it was not the sole basis for determining accuracy and internal stress.

The introduction of Beretta's Model 8045 Cougar .45 pistol marks the manufacturer's first foray into the .45 pistol market. The Cougar uses the innovative rotary-barrel locking technology which increases the accuracy of the pistol.

Three new models of pocket pistols chambered for the .32 ACP cartridge are evaluated and compared with the pocket pistol standard, the Seecamp .32 ACP. The new models are from North American Arms, Autauga Arms and Beretta USA Corp.

Pistolsmith Kimber's serious entry into the automatic pistol scene is exhibited by the impeccable workmanship on Kimber's .45 ACP Compact Custom and .45 Stainless Gold Match pistols. Both handguns are built with exacting tolerances and absolute concern for the pistol's 'shootability', that many custom refinements are standard in the pistol models.

The Sigarms SA5 Upland Hunter and the Sigarms SA3 Hunter 12-Ga. are two over-under shotguns that handle well and are priced competitively. The two rifles boast of the same quality that Sigarms has been known for.

The Sturm, Ruger & Co Inc has developed two new .44 mag rifles to accompany its P-series of semi-automatic pistols in 9mm Luger and .40 S&W. The new Ruger 96/44 is a lever-action rifle while the Ruger 77/44 mag is a bolt-action rifle.

Steel shots are used in duck hunting nowadays and hunters must realize that their steel shots need a much higher velocity than lead pellets. Steel shots, no matter how small, need a higher velocity than other shots in order to have the penetrating power to land a duck.

Gun owners who want to maintain the shelf life of their valuable possessions must avoid using smokeless powder in the muzzleloader. It may also be wise to consult the owner's manual when loading the chamber to prevent accidents and damages.

A member of the National Rifle Assn Technical Staff shares various techniques and gadgets for cleaning guns. Safety is the most important consideration when cleaning a gun. The gun should be unloaded before cleaning and the cleaning area cleared of any ammunition.

Modern Muzzleloading Inc's Knight DISC rifle has a relatively short overall length and is comparatively light in proportion to its barrel length. Among other features, it has a primary two-position thumb safety and a secondary rear-bolt safety and uses a unique plastic primer insert disc.

Most shooters overlook protective eyeglasses when buying firearms accessories and equipment. Tips on buying, evaluating and using different kinds of protective eyewear are discussed.

Plinking rifles are accurate but low-cost firearms that are similar to their high-powered relatives, and they are almost always in .22 caliber. The esign and accuracy of twelve .22 caliber plinking rifles are evaluated and discussed.

The Remington 700 MLS marks Remington Arms Co.'s return to the manufacture of muzzle-loading blackpowder rifles after 180 years. The design and accuracy of the Model 700 MLS are evaluated and discussed.

Newer kinds of gunpowder for blackpowder shooting aficionados are entering the market. These new powders are designed to minimize the many problems of blackpowder shooting. The properties of these new powders are discussed.

The .380 ACP is often derided by experts but the fact remains that pistols in this caliber far outsell any other in the US today. The .380 is popular with both males and females, although the reasons for buying and general brand preferences differed by region.

The National Rifle Assn's (NRA) new shooting range is claimed to be one of the most advanced in the world. The NRA range's layout and equipment are discussed.

Super Short A-Bolt Medallion is an ideal gun for medium game hunters to load the .243 WSSM cartridge. It is reported that the .243 is very effective for predator control on animals such as bobcats. The primary dimensional difference between the WSSM and WSM cartridges is discussed.

Three new non-toxic shotgun shells made by Federal, Bismuth and Kent can make 20-gauge duck hunting a reality once again. A hunter narrates his field tests of the shells.