Long-Slide Pistols, Optic Mounting, Ruger American 7mm-08, Triggering Mechanics & More!

The Shooter's Log by Cheaper Than Dirt! | [View in Browser]( [Cheaper than Dirt]( [Long-Slide Pistols]( [5 Long-Slide Pistols I Can't Live Without]( I discovered long-slide pistols when I spent two years as a counter monkey at a local gun merchant. The GLOCK 34 and 17L whetted my appetite, but they didn’t truly light the fire. They were cool but not hot, if you know what I mean. The other long-slide pistols on this list, however, did—starting with the S&W M&P. [Read More]( [Mounting Optics]( [Best Practices for Mounting Optics on Rifles]( When looking over the used rack at the gun shop, it isn’t unusual to find a number of scope-mounted rifles. About half have improperly mounted scopes. But if you purchase a more expensive rifle scope you will need to [mount it yourself](. While a gunsmith may do the job, this gets expensive. Let’s go over some best practices for rifle optic mounting. [Read More]( [Ruger American Review]( [Ruger American 7mm-08 Review]( A number of years ago, the major makers introduced the affordable bolt-action rifles we have come to call “package guns. ” These are centerfire rifles with a bore-sighted scope from the factory. Sometimes available as a rifle only, and often available with a middle-of-the-road optic, they are very popular. Ruger’s rifle is the Ruger American. Let's take a look at the rifle and the 7mm-08 caliber. [Read More]( [Triggering Mechanics]( [Triggering Mechanics: Best Practices]( old common advice that goes, “let the shot be a surprise…” Wrong! That’s a great concept to incorporate in teaching a brand-new shooter not to be afraid. However, when we’re really shooting— sights on targets and time as a factor— you best know when the shot is going and be in full control of that moment. Let's go over a few best practices on how you can do just that. [Read More]( [Week-In-Review News Roundup]( [Week-In-Review News Roundup: March 1-7, 2020]( Check out our Week-In-Review News Roundup, where you’ll find some of the previous week’s top stories in the shooting industry, as well as our favorite reader comments and #RangeDayFriday photos. [Read More]( Win This AR Pistol! [Win This Gun!]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Twitter]( [Youtube]( P.O Box 162087 Fort Worth, TX, 76161, US © 2020 CTD, Inc. All Rights Reserved If you want to unsubscribe from our mailing list, unsubscribe [here](