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…
Read MoreEducate 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…
Read MoreHere 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…
Read MoreIf 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…
Read MoreWhile 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…
Read MoreBecome 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…
Read MoreIf 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…
Read MoreRifling 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…
Read MoreTraining with .22s: Not Just for Beginners – NRA Women.com There are many benefits to using a .22-cal. firearm when conducting firearms training. This is especially true if you are training a beginner shooter who has never used a firearm. Most new shooters have no problem starting out with a .22 caliber. In fact, they are usually…
Read MoreThere are various methods and products to help keep your steady as you ready your rifle to take a shot. Here are the basics. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on March 22, 2023 NEWS, HOW-TO, TIPS & TACTICS, HUNTING, GEAR, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE Shooting from the benchrest position is the most common position rifle shooters use. This is the first position…
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