With all the guns you’re going to end up having in your collection, you’ll need some way to store them. The Box O’ Truth offers a great guide on how to build a simple rifle rack. My new C&R hobby has caused an over-flow situation on my gun safe. I had been just stacking them [...]
Though many people only consider shotguns or handguns for home defense and close combat, there may come a time when a rifle is the only weapon available. The Box O’ Truth offers some advice on shooting rifles and other weapons in close quarters. A recent thread on an online forum discussed the attributes of a [...]
Revolvers are common personal defense and target shooting weapons. Knowing how to clean them and keep them well lubricated is something every shooter should know. The Box O’ Truth has an excellent illustrated guide. I’ve had a few friends ask me how to properly clean and lubricate a weapon. I will try to demonstrate the [...]
Shooting Bullets Backwards in the Right DirectionA while back, I shot some bullets that had been loaded backwards in the case. I had read about this trick in a book by old Elmer Keith. He had found it difficult to find good soft nosed hunting bullets in the late 1930s, and had decided to try pulling some military ball bullets and [...]
“Bulletproof” glass is a common material used in VIP vehicles, banks, convenience stores and so on. But can it really stop bullets? The Box O’ Truth tests out several different cartridges. My friend Pighelmet sent me an IM on AR15.com saying, “Hey O_P, I’ve got some bullet resistant glass. Wonder if it will really stop [...]
Measuring the effectiveness of “dum-dum” bullets: The Box O’ TruthShooters have always been looking for ways to make their bullets more effective, whether it be for hunting, home defense or otherwise. The Box O’ Truth checks out one rumored method of doing so in this article. Had a few folks ask me recently about Dum-Dum bullets. Let’s see what we can find out about [...]
