The .17 HMR is Here to Stay
In 2002, Hornady introduced the .17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire, which we lovingly call the .17 HMR. Usually, rimfire cartridges that are not in .22 caliber do not sell well, but this one caught on like a...
View ArticlePMR-30 vs FN5-7
The argument about the relative merits of these two pistols has gone on for years. Let’s take a look at the technical parameters and then compare the intangibles. The guns are roughly similar in size,...
View ArticleLovin’ the PMR-30
The call came late on a Saturday afternoon. I’d asked an FFL friend to be on the lookout for a Kel-Tec PMR-30 at a reasonable price, and after three months of no-news-is-bad-news, this was it.
View ArticleRossi Circuit Judge Convertible Revolver Rifle 22 LR/.22 Magnum
With that nostalgia feel, Rossi has made an affordable, modern-day version in a .22 LR /.22 Mag. convertible.
View ArticleThe Top 10 Kel-Tec Posts
If you want to know more about buying, shooting, maintaining, and accessorizing Kel-Tec firearms, check out our top-10 most-read articles on care and feeding of the company’s products.
View ArticleSHOT 2013: Chiappa 1873-22
Chiappa is going back to its roots with the 1873-22 SAA. Unlike the other thing (RHINO) they had last year this one is an ageless classic. Built with the look of the Colt SAA, the gun that one the west.
View ArticleAt the Range with a Trio of Wheelguns
I recently had a chance to handle and fire three rimfire revolvers I may buy: the Smith & Wesson 617 No. 160584, Taurus 94B2UL Ultra-Lite Nine .22 LR, and the Ruger New Model Single Six Convertible...
View ArticleAll-Time Top 10 Pistol Posts for March 30, 2013
Pistol articles are a hands-down favorite of readers who visit The Shooter’s Log. It’s easy to see that shooters want to know more about handguns of all types and sizes — carry guns, competitive...
View ArticleTop 10 Ammo Posts as of May 25, 2013
The biggest fixed expenses when getting into the gun game are usually firearms, then optics, or sometimes the other way around. But over the lifetime of a platform — rifle, shotgun, handgun, doesn’t...
View ArticleTop 10 .22-Caliber Posts as of June 8, 2013
Most shooters say they like more power in their rifles and handguns, but their buying habits show they overwhelmingly prefer less power — that is, in total rounds sold, 22-caliber firearms and...
View ArticleThe Four Best Cheap Ammo Buys
As far as affordable ammunition goes, people tend to go for Winchester “white box” or Remington’s value line, UMC. However, when I search for ammo by price, lowest to highest on Cheaper Than Dirt’s...
View ArticleTop 10 Ammo Posts
The biggest lifetime expense of your firearm — even considering the initial purchase cost of the gun — is almost always ammo. Here are 10 of the Cheaper Than Dirt! Shooter's Log most popular stories...
View ArticleAll About the .22 Magnum
The .22 Magnum is still a popular rimfire 50 years after its introduction. And the cartridge is still a sensation. Check out this article for recommendations.
View ArticleKel-Tec to Release CMR-30
In 2011, the Shooter’s Log reported from SHOT Show on Kel-Tec’s non-functioning prototype of the .22 Magnum RMR-30. Kel-Tec is announcing the late-2014 release of the carbine with four-position...
View ArticleKel-Tec CMR-30 Field Report
Overall, CMR-30 is a lightweight, nearly recoilless carbine with a large magazine, excellent accuracy and good reliability. It was well liked by everyone who shot it and everyone who handled it plans...
View ArticleRange Report: Kel Tec CMR 30
A few years ago, Kel Tec introduced the PMR 30 .22 Magnum pistol. The company is known for affordable innovation and performance, and this pistol was no exception. With good accuracy, light weight, and...
View ArticleRange Report: Kel Tec PMR-30
The PMR-30 is a unique and highly interesting handgun. This is a polymer frame pistol with a steel slide and barrel that works on the simple blowback principle. The first thing you notice after the...
View ArticleVideo Review: Henry Repeating Arms Octagon Pump Action Rimfire .22 Mag
The Henry Pump Action Octagon .22 joins faded jeans, mom's apple pie, and a restored '57 Chevy as an all-American icon. Now fitted with a blue octagonal barrel, it resurrects the great old days of the...
View ArticleRange Report: The Gallery Gun Reimagined: Henry’s Pump Octagon
At a cursory glance, Henry's Pump Octagon looks very much like old gallery guns—such as the 1890 and 1906 series that Winchester once produced. The overlooked Henry Pump Action Octagon may not be as...
View ArticleReview: North American Arms PUG
The North American Arms PUG isn’t the ideal defensive handgun. However, it is a well made revolver that never gives trouble. That means a lot. There are folks who simply cannot be convinced to carry a...
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