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Bullseye pistol shooting

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The resurgence of the popularity of bullseye pistol shooting lies in the relaxed atmosphere of the competition, which emphasizes shooting accuracy without any time pressure. The advent of red-dot sights, as well as the low cost of equipment in the sport, adds to the lure of this type of shooting.

Author: Petty, Charles E.
Publisher: National Rifle Association of America
Publication Name: American Rifleman
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0003-083X
Year: 1997
Methods, Competitions, Pistols, Shooting contests, Target practice, Pistol shooting

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Primers and mythology

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One of the most persistent myths in shooting is that there are hard primers as well as soft primers. There is an industry standard for primer sensitivity called the drop test done using a fixture to hold a primed case, a movable firing pin and a steel ball dropped from various heights.

Author: Petty, Charles E.
Publisher: National Rifle Association of America
Publication Name: American Rifleman
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0003-083X
Year: 2003
United States, Usage, Detonators

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The 9 mm family of cartridges

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The 9 mm family of cartridges can be quite confusing to gun owners. Several cartridges carry the descriptor 9 mm and some brands have a number of synonyms. Also, different markings may be given to guns that fire the same cartridge. Tips on how to identify these cartridges are given.

Author: Petty, Charles E.
Publisher: National Rifle Association of America
Publication Name: American Rifleman
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0003-083X
Year: 1999
Evaluation, Cartridges, Ammunition cartridges

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