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More than just a math equation, SD is important in the applications of self-defense and hunting. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on March 3, 2023 NEWS, TERMINOLOGY, HUNTING, GEAR, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE Understanding Sectional Density (SD) – NRA Women.com Sectional Density (SD) is a term that is becoming part of everyday gun talk. Sectional Density (SD) has been an important…
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A projectile’s BC is its ability to overcome air resistance as it travels to the target. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on February 16, 2023 NEWS, TERMINOLOGY, HUNTING, GEAR, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE Understanding Ballistic Coefficient – NRA Women.com Ballistic Coefficient (BC) is a common phrase among shooters that refers to a bullet or a projectile’s performance. A projectile’s BC is…
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You don’t have to be a mathematical genius to understand how to apply this common shooting principle. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on February 14, 2023 NEWS, TIPS & TACTICS, TERMINOLOGY, GEAR, FIREARMS Support NRA Women DONATE Minutes of Angle (MOA) is one of those phrases that if you do not know what it means or understand it, you will be left…
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Understanding Ballistics Basics – NRA Women.com It seems that we now live in a world of acronyms. In the past you could get by with a good Webster’s dictionary and a Thesaurus. Many of us remember the days in high school or college when we had to complete the dreaded term paper. We had to physically go…
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The 10 Rules of Ammunition Safety – NRA Women.com It is critical to identify which ammunition is the correct type for the firearm you will be shooting BEFORE you shoot. Choosing the right ammunition can be overwhelming and intimidating to a new firearm owner. Manufacturers produce a variety of different types of ammunition, each varying…
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Underdog Cartridge? .243 Win for the Win – NRA Women.com Largely mislabeled as a youth or “girl’s” cartridge these days, the long-lived .243 Winchester deserves respect for the number of big-game animals it can handle. The attempts to develop a .243 cartridge began in the 1940s, but the popular cartridge did not become a reality…
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Soft-Point or Solid Bullet – Which is Best? – NRA Women.com The answer: It depends. Be sure to match the correct bullet for the game you are hunting. by HEIDI LYN RAO posted on August 18, 2022 NEWS, HUNTING, GEAR Support NRA Women DONATE Many topics spur debate among hunters, a demographic that is usually willing to voice their opinions on…
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How to Load and Unload a Revolver – NRA Women.com Knowing how to efficiently reload your revolver is essential for proper function and successful training. Revolvers are loaded by filling the cylinder of the firearm with cartridges. Revolver cylinder ammunition capacities can vary from gun to gun, and caliber to caliber. Revolvers are sometimes referred…
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Scoring an “F” In Black Powder – NRA Women.com Using the right black powder in a muzzleloader is as important as using the correct cartridge in your gun. Muzzleloading is a specialized activity. Just about any shooter can tell you what a muzzleloading firearm is, but very few can tell you how to load and…
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History of Cartridge Propellants – NRA Women.com Without gunpowder there would be no guns! Without gunpowder there would be no guns! Gun powder is one of the “Four Great Inventions” of ancient China: paper, the compass, gunpowder and printing. Gunpowder was invented during the Tang Dynasty in the 9th century and consisted of a mixture of…
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