Shooting Times

Every issue of Shooting Times brings you exciting, authoritative coverage of guns, ammunition, reloading, and the shooting sports. Written for the experienced and novice gun enthusiast by focusing on new product developments and activities in the shooting industry.

Shooting Times

Thanks, Ed Brown Products!

XS Sights Pistol Magazine Extensions

ASK THE EXPERTS

Remington Model 7400 • For fast-paced action afield, the classic semiautomatic Model 7400 hunting rifle can’t be beat.

Rimfires for Defense • Evolving concealed-carry laws drove a need for rimfire options tuned for compact handguns, and the industry reacted.

.32s for Defense • People have been using .32-caliber handguns for self-defense for almost 180 years. The .32 H&R Magnum, .327 Federal Magnum, and .30 Super Carry are the best of the bunch.

COA OPERATOR • THE CUTTING-EDGE, TACTICAL-GRADE SPRINGFIELD OPERATOR 1911 IS NOW AVAILABLE WITH AN AIMPOINT COA OPTICAL SIGHT INSTALLED AT THE FACTORY.

SERIOUS FUN • DIE FREE CO. OFFERS A MINIMALIST BUT EFFECTIVE APPROACH TO AR ACCESSORIES.

RUGER’S NEW AR-15 • WITH AN MSRP OF JUST $699, THE BASE MODEL OF THE NEW HARRIER AR-15 RIFLE FROM RUGER FITS JUST ABOUT EVERYBODY’S BUDGET.

.45 COLT BALLISTICS PART 1 • DR. MILLER WANTED TO SEE HOW MODERN FACTORY-LOADED .45 COLT AMMUNITION PUBLISHED VELOCITIES COMPARE TO ACTUAL IN-YOUR-GUN VELOCITIES.

A HUNTER’S RIFLE • THE NEW BALIKLI BLK BOLT-ACTION RIFLE FROM EAA PROVED ITS SALT IN THIS 30-LOAD SHOOTOUT.

BUILT TO PERFORM • THE ATA ALR BOLT-ACTION RIFLE FROM CENTURY ARMS IS DESIGNED FOR ACCURACY, CONTROL, AND CONFIDENCE.

INDEX FOR FEBRUARY–DECEMBER 2026 (VOLUME 67)

Concealed Carry, Percussion Style • Self-defense is, for obvious reasons, one of the more fascinating subtopics in the world of guns and shooting. When your life is at stake, you tend to focus.

An Extraordinary Handgunner • Champion Bullseye shooter Gil Hebard was a pioneer in the use of important shooting accessories that practically all competitors now use, including optics on handguns.