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The Case Hardening process in Classic firearms

Many, but not all, gun enthusiasts are familiar with "case hardening," a metal treatment that creates beautiful color nuances, once widely used on...

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Why is it called .357 Magnum?

Why is it called .357 if it comes from the .38 Special cartridge? The first magnum cartridge in history introduced a designation that became...

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Bolt action rifle safety: two vs three positions

Most bolt action rifles offer either a 2 or a 3 positions rifle safety. Here are the differences and what function they serve.

 

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Why .38 Special is “Special”?

Gun Pills / The .38 Special is one of the most common revolver cartridges in the world, but why is it “Special”?

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"Chamber Check", Davy Crockett style

Armi in Pillole / Making sure if a gun is loaded or not, with “a round in the barrel”, is a primary safety check that is not related to just modern...

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Primary extraction

Gun Pills / Primary extraction is an often disregarded but critical phase in how a bolt action rifle works, as it impacts reliability, smoothness and...

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Jojoba oil for black powder guns

Black powder firearms require their specific lubricants to remain reliable and well maintained. Which lubricant is better for this purpose? Jojoba...

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Brass height in shotgun shells

Gun pills / Anyone who has seen shotgun shells may have wondered at the different brass height in shotgun shells.

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