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[This article originally appeared in CONCEALMENT #27] Fudd [’f∂d] (noun): A term that was originally a derogatory word for gun owners who hunted but were dismissive of modern semi-auto “tactical” type firearms. It has evolved to refer to a shooter who is mired in the past and scornful of any technological innovation that occurred much after they learned how to shoot. When confronted with any development newer than that, they retreat behind a stream of cliches such as “I don’t want my life to depend on batteries” or “It’ll give away your position,” like a squid behind a cloud of…

Most shooters don’t fully understand the bolt in their bolt-action rifle. Here, we go over how they work part by part.Bolt action rifles that fire metallic cartridges have been around for more than 150 years, and a bolt action rifle is arguably the most prevalent of all rifle types. Somewhat surprisingly, I think a lot of shooters are quite unfamiliar with the most important component of a bolt action rifle, which is the bolt. It’s something shooters should have a working knowledge of, so let’s look at the various aspects and components of the bolt to learn a little more…

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I have been fortunate enough to spend a lot of time with the Springfield Armory Echelon platform since it was first introduced. From the original 4.5F full-size pistol through the 4.0C compact, compensated and other configurations (such as the 4.0FC) that followed, I have reviewed and experimented with just about every variation Springfield Armory has released. Springfield Armory’s Central Operating Group is the one constant in any Echelon build. Now sold on its own, it lets shooters start with the core and choose everything else.Along the way, I have also worked with a growing number of aftermarket components, swapping grip…