The Evolution of Muzzle Loading Rifles

The Evolution of Muzzle Loading Rifles

When you think of a muzzle-loading rifle, you might envision a 19th century soldier frantically plunging a bullet and powder charge down the barrel of a bayonetted rifle before the man across the battle line can do the same. Today, muzzle-loading rifles come with synthetic stocks, camouflage finishes, and fluted barrels. This is no longer a…

Most Famous American Snipers in History

Most Famous American Snipers in History

Throughout history, the sharpshooter – also commonly known as a sniper, has served a crucial role in securing battlefields, neutralizing enemy threats, and providing medium range cover for advancing troops. Hollywood will have you think that the singular role of the military sniper is to “pick off” enemy combatants indiscriminately, with images of snipers tracking…