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3-Gun for Beginners

3-Gun for Beginners Key Takeaways Aspect Details What is 3-Gun? A shooting competition involving three types of firearms: pistol, rifle, and shotgun. Essential Gear Pistol, rifle, shotgun, holster, ammo, magazines, belt, and safety gear. Choosing Firearms Focus on reliability, ease of use, and personal comfort. Training Tips Practice transitions, improve accuracy, and work on speed drills. Competitive Strategy Familiarize yourself with match rules, stages, and scoring. Resources Check guides on Action...

May 24, 2024

Action Gunner

Compete, Get Started in 3 Gun

Pistol to Rifle Transition Drill (Staged)

One of the easiest areas to recover wasted time on a stage is with our transitions between firearms. This drill focuses specifically on transitioning from a pistol to your rifle utilizing as much efficiency as possible....

January 10, 2024

Action Gunner

Train, Training Drills

Federal Action Shotgun Ammunition for 3 Gun

Federal Action Shotgun Ammunition is destined to be a game-changer for 3-gun competitors, especially those of you chasing the box-fed-magazine open game...

January 5, 2024

Action Gunner

Ammunition, Compete

Experience the Intense Challenge: A Weekend at The Tactical Games

Embarking on a weekend at The Tactical Games is a thrilling journey into the heart of competitive shooting, physical endurance, and a community like no other. You’re probably at the point where you’ve consumed as much media as you can find to be as prepared as possible for participating in your first event – but other...

January 5, 2024

Action Gunner

Compete

Introduction to the Vortex Venom 1-6×24 SFP Riflescope

The competitive shooting landscape is continuously evolving, with low power variable optics leading the charge in enhancing shooter capabilities. At the forefront of this innovation is Vortex, this time with the Venom 1-6x24 SFP Riflescope, a state-of-the-art tool that promises to elevate the shooting experience for enthusiasts and competitive shooters alike. This article will delve into...

January 4, 2024

Action Gunner

Gear, Mods & Ammo, Optics

The Best Shotgun Shell Caddy for 3 Gun

When it comes to 3-gun competition, having the right shotgun shell caddies can be the difference between a smooth reload and a massive dumpster fire on the clock. Having extensive experience in the latter and recently forcing the catastrophic failure of my original Taccom 8up Quaload after going prone, it's due time for me to reconfigure...

January 3, 2024

Action Gunner

Belts, Gear, Mods & Ammo, Reviews, Shotgun

Vortex RAZOR HD GEN II 1-6X24-JM-1 BDC: A Classic Choice in a World of High Magnification

In a market increasingly leaning towards higher magnification scopes, like the 1-10x options, the Vortex RAZOR HD GEN II 1-6X24-JM-1 BDC still holds its ground as a solid choice. Despite the allure of more powerful scopes, this model from Vortex continues to maintain its appeal. The reasons for its enduring popularity are rooted in its practical...

December 31, 2023

Action Gunner

Gear, Mods & Ammo, Optics

Is the AR Pistol Suitable for Competition Shooting?

The AR pistol has stirred quite a bit of interest and, admittedly, some confusion in the competition space - especially when it comes to definition or legality. At its core, an AR pistol is essentially a variant of the AR-15 rifle but with a shorter barrel and without a traditional rifle stock. Instead, it sports a...

December 31, 2023

Action Gunner

Compete, Gear, Mods & Ammo, Rifle

Is Reloading Worth It? Weighing the Pros and Cons

A topic of conversation that seems to surface quite a bit while at matches, especially during times of ammunition market volatility, is the value of reloading your own ammo and whether it's truly worth it. When I first got into competitive shooting, I had made it a point to shoot every local 3-gun match that was...

December 31, 2023

Action Gunner

Ammunition, Gear, Mods & Ammo

Garmin Xero C1 Pro: The Ultimate Chronograph?

The Garmin Xero C1 Pro, redefining the world of chronographs, is an impressive tool for serious shooters. Eliminating the drawbacks common in traditional chronographs, and a major reduction in size from the footprint of the LabRadar, the Xero C1 Pro boasts a compact, durable, and highly accurate design. Key Features: Compact and Lightweight: Measuring 3 x 2.36 x...

December 28, 2023

Action Gunner

Gear, Mods & Ammo

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