Marlin 1895 .45-70 Rifle Review, Gun Cleaning, Mastering Training and More!

The Shooter's Log by Cheaper Than Dirt! | [View in Browser]( [Cheaper than Dirt]( [Review: Marlin 1895 Lever Action .45-70 Government Rifle]( [Review: Marlin 1895 Lever Action .45-70 Government Rifle]( The Marlin 1895 lever-action rifle is a major step forward in lever-action rifle construction and performance. The advantage of the cartridge is its massive downrange retained velocity. Bear hunters, elk, trophy deer, and even pig shooters can appreciate the knockdown power of the .45-70. Therefore, it is obvious why Ruger elected to offer this new Marlin in this old-school, effective, lever-action straight-walled cartridge. [Read More]( [Range Report: S&W CSX — Ditch the Tupperware!]( [Range Report: S&W CSX — Ditch the Tupperware!]( There’s no doubt that polymer guns have their place. They’re lightweight, absorb recoil, and are budget friendly. However, there’s something about an all-metal pistol that feels right. From the SIG P226 to the 1911, the author has always had a special place in his heart — and gun safe — for steel and alloy-framed pistols. So, when Smith and Wesson introduced the CSX, he was excited to say the least. [Read More]( [Gun Cleaning: What To Do and Not Do]( [Gun Cleaning: What To Do and Not Do]( This treatise on gun cleaning is not intended to be a detailed instruction, but rather to point out a few dos and don’ts. As a disclaimer, let me first say that instructions furnished with bore cleaners, equipment, etc. should be followed unless they would conflict with these dos and don’ts. Now let’s start. [Read More]( [Training With Less Ammunition]( [Training With Less Ammunition]( Some of the folks criticizing police agencies for qualifying only once or twice a year don’t achieve much more in their personal training. Often enough, they are only making brass. It isn’t a good idea to let your perishable skill… perish. Don’t lose sight of the goal — to become a formidable individual capable of defending yourself or your loved ones. [Read More]( [Walther Reign UXT .25 Pellet Gun PCP Repeater]( [Walther Reign UXT .25 Pellet Gun PCP Repeater]( A few years back, I was blown away with my first experience with PCP — Pre-Charged Pneumatic air guns. The insane accuracy, zero recoil, with no charging or pumping between shots and the experience of just loading pellets and shooting until the tank was low was simply mind-blowing. Then in just a few minutes, I had recharged the tank and was in the backyard shooting again. [Read More]( [Mastering the Art of Firearm Training]( [Mastering the Art of Firearm Training]( There are many drills to perform and while some are better than others, the problem we face remains the same. A study of dozens of personal-defense incidents confirms we will face one or two threats at relatively close range. Speed to an accurate first shot matters most. You should have an understanding of what to do if the adversary interferes with the draw and how to fire at very close range. [Read More]( [Win This Firearm]( [9mm Handgun]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Twitter]( [Youtube]( P.O Box 162087 Fort Worth, TX, 76161, US © 2022 CTD, Inc. All Rights Reserved If you want to unsubscribe from our mailing list, unsubscribe [here](