Firearms 101: 3 firearm basics every shooter should know

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Contours of Precision

Every contour tells a story of precision, heat control, and mission-specific design.

  • Sporter contours save weight but heat faster
  • Medium/varmint contours balance weight and threading options
  • Heavy/bull contours offer stability for repeatable precision

Learn More About Barrels

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Clean Trigger Press

Accuracy begins before the shot. Learn how a steady trigger press changes everything.

  • Master the stages: Take-up, wall, break, reset.
  • Press straight back: Use finger pad, not force.
  • Practice and repeat: Dry-fire and repeat.

Master Trigger Control

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Grooves Guide Bullets

Inside the barrel: how spin transforms stability into accuracy.

  • Rifling makes bullets spin straight and fly true.
  • Button rifling delivers consistent, accurate barrels.
  • Twist rate must fit your bullet for best results.

Explore Rifling Basics

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