Rifles

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How to Slug a Rifle Barrel

By North American Outdoors / March 15, 2025 / Comments Off on How to Slug a Rifle Barrel

In possession of your grandfather’s old military rifle? Before you fire it, be sure you know the proper caliber. Here’s how to find out. by Heidi Lyn Rao If you are a collector of old rifles, or maybe you inherited some war trophies from your father, grandfather, or a treasured heirloom that has been passed down,…

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Hunting Rifles: Make Mine a Double!

By North American Outdoors / February 5, 2025 / Comments Off on Hunting Rifles: Make Mine a Double!

Now’s the time to pull the trigger—or two—and get that double rifle. Hunting Rifles: Make Mine a Double! – NRA Women.com Ask any firearms marketing professionals about the rise in women participating in outdoor activities, and they will tell you that women are now major players. According to the reporting company Statista, the distribution of…

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My Close Encounter with One of the World’s Most Famous Rifles

By North American Outdoors / January 31, 2025 / Comments Off on My Close Encounter with One of the World’s Most Famous Rifles

The author describes what it was like to be up close with some of the most important firearms in the professional hunting world. My Close Encounter with One of the World’s Most Famous Rifles – NRA Women.com Have you ever been face-to-face with a piece of history? If you have, you start asking yourself “who…

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Knowledge is Power: Joining the Gun Conversation with Both Barrels

By North American Outdoors / January 23, 2025 / Comments Off on Knowledge is Power: Joining the Gun Conversation with Both Barrels

Educate yourself on as much firearm terminology as possible—both new and old—to keep yourself relevant when the topic turns to guns. Knowledge is Power: Joining the Gun Conversation with Both Barrels – NRA Women.com Anyone who has been around firearms for at least 50 years, or who has made a living with guns since the…

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5 Tips for Sighting-In Your Deer Rifle

By North American Outdoors / August 12, 2024 / Comments Off on 5 Tips for Sighting-In Your Deer Rifle

Here are five things to do when sighting-in your rifle to increase your chances of hitting your target. 5 Tips for Sighting-In Your Deer Rifle – NRA Women.com Making sure that your rifle is sighted-in is one of the most important things you can do in preparation for Opening Day of deer season. Here are…

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The Pros and Cons of Using Quick-Release Scope Mounts

By North American Outdoors / July 22, 2024 / Comments Off on The Pros and Cons of Using Quick-Release Scope Mounts

If you’ve ever wondered about quick-release mounts, here is a complete explanation of when and why you would choose to use them. The Pros and Cons of Using Quick-Release Scope Mounts – NRA Women.com Quick-release scope mounts, also called quick-detach scopes mounts, are designed to give the shooter the option of removing and reattaching an…

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Beyond the Rifle: Other Gear Essential to Your Hunt of a Lifetime

By North American Outdoors / February 19, 2024 / Comments Off on Beyond the Rifle: Other Gear Essential to Your Hunt of a Lifetime

While the firearm you select for your hunt is critical, it’s only part of the all-important equation for a successful outcome. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on February 19, 2024 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, HUNTING, TIPS & TACTICS Support NRA Women DONATE Beyond the Rifle: Other Gear Essential to Your Hunt of a Lifetime – NRA Women.com Late winter is one of my…

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Know Your Rifle Bolt 

By North American Outdoors / February 7, 2024 / Comments Off on Know Your Rifle Bolt 

Become a knowledgeable gun owner by understanding the various types of bolt-action guns. Know Your Rifle Bolt – NRA Women.com There are three main components of any rifle or shotgun: the action, stock and barrel. The action is what loads, fires, and unloads or “ejects” the cartridge or shotshell. The heart of the action is…

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3 Rifle Techniques to Take From the Bench to the Field

By North American Outdoors / February 6, 2024 / Comments Off on 3 Rifle Techniques to Take From the Bench to the Field

If you are a hunter and want to increase your chance of success in the field, practice these three things regularly. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on February 6, 2024 NEWS, LIFESTYLE, HOW-TO, HUNTING Support NRA Women DONATE 3 Rifle Techniques to Take From the Bench to the Field – NRA Women.com There are two types of individuals who practice at…

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Understanding Rifle Barrels—Groovy!

By North American Outdoors / August 7, 2023 / Comments Off on Understanding Rifle Barrels—Groovy!

Rifling makes it possible for bullets to reach their intended target by putting the right amount of spin on a projectile. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on August 7, 2023 NEWS, TERMINOLOGY, HUNTING, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE Understanding Rifle Barrels—Groovy! – NRA Women.com Rifling in firearm barrels was a major breakthrough in the history of guns. Before rifling was standard…

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