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

The Other Side of the Coin

Garmin Xero C1 Pro Chronograph

How Can I Chronograph Shotshells?

J.C. Higgins Model 50 • Intended for blue-collar riflemen, the J.C. Higgins Model 50 featured several high-end components.

Ballistics Bits • This month our resident ballistician discusses catching bullets in ice, a little ammo trivia, and some history.

Hazards of Long-Term Powder Storage • Stored under proper conditions, reloading powder should last a long time, but conditions can change, so you must be diligent in checking it.

UBERTI HONORS THE MODEL 1873 WINCHESTER • IN HONOR OF THE CLASSIC MODEL 1873 WINCHESTER LEVER-ACTION RIFLE TURNING 150 YEARS OLD IN 2023, UBERTI USA IS PROUD TO OFFER THIS SPECIAL-EDITION RIFLE.

A SEVEN-SHOOTER WITH REAL CLASS • SMITH & WESSON’S “7X7” .357 MAGNUM MODEL 686 PLUS CHECKS ALL THE BOXES.

THE SHORT AND LONG OF THE .300 BLACKOUT • PERHAPS IT’S HARD TO BELIEVE, BUT THE .300 BLACKOUT IS TYPICALLY LOADED WITH BULLETS THAT ARE LONGER THAN THE CASE.

A MODEL 1911 MARVEL • NIGHTHAWK CUSTOM’S BOB MARVEL COMMANDER IS A PREMIUM MODEL 1911 IN EVERY WAY.

EASY DOES IT • WALTHER’S NEW FEATHERWEIGHT PD380 SEMIAUTOMATIC PISTOL IS EASY TO RACK, EASY TO CARRY, AND EASY TO SHOOT.

NEW POWDERS FOR .38 SPECIAL WADCUTTERS • THE TRADITIONAL POWDERS FOR .38 SPECIAL WADCUTTER HANDLOADS ARE GREAT, BUT SOME PRETTY GOOD RESULTS ALSO CAN BE HAD WITH SOME OF THE NEWER POWDERS ON THE BLOCK.

GREAT 28-GAUGE GUNS • AT DISTANCES WITHIN ITS REACH, THE 28-GAUGE SHELL IS AS EFFECTIVE AS THE LARGER BORES, BUT MOST OF THE MYSTIQUE IS IN THE GUNS. HERE ARE A FEW THAT LAYNE ABSOLUTELY CHERISHES.

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Just-Right Rugers • Some handguns are just too big for their chamberings. Others are the perfect size. Here are two that are just right.

One Outstanding Handgunner • In addition to developing standard techniques for defensive point-shooting, Col. Rex Applegate strongly influenced the design of the classic Smith & Wesson Centennial revolver.