Top Rifles for Accuracy: Choosing the Right Long-Range Rifle

QuestionDear GCH, Good day sir.  What is the most accurate rifle you know of?  Is there a rifle with un-erring accuracy (e.g. .308 bolt with sco

Airsoft Guns: Safety, Power, and Responsible Use - A Comprehensive Guide

Question  Are they safe?  How powerful are they?  Where would we use them?  Can we use them in our back yard?  Where can I find go

Best 45 Caliber Pistol Brands: Colt, Kimber, S&W & Custom Options

QuestionI am planning a purchase of a new ................................45 and I am wondering about the best brand to buy. Colt, Kimber, S&W, or custom.

Concealed Carry Handgun: Size vs. Accuracy & Best Chambering

QuestionI wanted to ask your opinion on concealed carry of a handgun. Is it better to go for a smaller size, or deal with a bigger size for better accuracy

Understanding Automatic Handguns: A Resource for Fictional Storytelling

QuestionDear Erik, Im working on a fictional crime story and I wanted to get some information on automatic handguns (not semis). Most of the time I ask qu

J.C. Higgins Shotguns: History, Models & Manufacturing

QuestionI am trying to find information regarding J.C. Higgins shotguns in general and the model 60 .12 gauge shotgun in particular.  Hopefully, you w

Best Scopes for Long-Range Target Shooting (Under $XXX)

QuestionHello. Rod, I recently got back into target shooting after a more than 15-year hiatus. Now 67 years old, the eyes arent what they were, and Im thi

Identifying Steyr Rifle Origins: Seeking Expert Help

QuestionHey Rod, Im looking to find out the origin of a rifle and have had no luck they are marked FG STEYR 1886. they are bolt action,and very heavy.I hav

Self-Defense Options: Exploring Personal Protection Strategies

QuestionHi Erik. Fisrt, Thanks for your public service! Your from MN.? Im mailing from Grand Forks ND. As you know, self defense is a hot topic around here

Best Rifle Caliber for Target Shooting: A Beginner's Guide

QuestionHi Rod: I was thinking about taking up target shooting. I have owned a .270 and a 30.06 rifle previously. What would you recommend as a good calibe

Remington 700 .223 Barrel Break-In: A Step-by-Step Guide

QuestionRod,  I just got a Remington 700 .223 with a bull barrel.  The gunsmith said to break in the barrel by shooting one, then cleaning it e

Handgun Magazine Spring Longevity: CZ-85 B & General Considerations

QuestionDear GCH:   I have a CZ-85 B 9mm, my question is more of a curiousity type. How long can a handgun magazine sustain being compressed b

Heckler & Koch USP Magazine Jamming: Spring Replacement Solution

QuestionHi I have a Heckler & Koch USP that has lately developed the habit of jamming on the last round in a magazine.  I replaced the magazine sprin

Tokarev Pistol Review: Reliability, Accuracy & 9mm Conversion

QuestionHow good is the Tokarev pistol, re accuracy, reliablity? How well do 9mm conversion kits work with this gun? The arm is fairly cheap, and ammo i

Standard vs. Carbine Air Rifles: Pros, Cons & Pellet Recommendations

Questionhi jonathon could you please tell me the pros and cons of having a standard or carbine barreled air rifle please. i am going to buy a webley sting

300 Win Mag & 444 Marlin Reloading Load Data - Expert Advice

QuestionHello Rod This is the first time Im trying this so bear with me please. I dont know the parameters of how many questions and what type of question

6.5x39 vs .30-30 for Whitetail Deer Hunting: Which is Better?

QuestionPlan on buying a rifle to hunt whitetail deer. Most of my shots have been under 150 yards. My question is will the 6.5x39 perform as well as the 30

Choosing the Right Rifle Scope: A Comprehensive Buying Guide

QuestionI NEED TO KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN I BUY A SCOPE. I ALSO NEED TO KNOW WHAT 3x9 MEANS AND ALL THE OTHER NUMBERS USED TO DESCRIBE A SCOPE   An

Identifying Vintage Handguns: Help with a Possible 1930s Fore Model

QuestionMy mother has an older model handgun. It is a 5 shot with about a 3 inch barrel. It has F and W on it and a badge shapped insignia that has stars a

Restore Your Vintage Daisy BB Gun: Repair & Rebluing Services

Question I have my first daisy red ryder BB gun got it when i was 9 or 10 im 65 now and was trying to shoot it but when i cock it bang it goes off all by i