![Post Thumbnail Image for post: [Review] Howa 1500 Mini Action & Nikko Stirling Scope](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pewpewtactical.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F08%2FHowa-Mini-300-Blk-1024x576.jpg&w=2048&q=75)
[Review] Howa 1500 Mini Action & Nikko Stirling Scope
Forget long and short actions. We hands-on test the Howa 1500 Mini Action in .300 BLK for several months and there's only one thing we don't love.
![Post Thumbnail Image for post: [Review] Howa 1500 Mini Action & Nikko Stirling Scope](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pewpewtactical.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F08%2FHowa-Mini-300-Blk-1024x576.jpg&w=2048&q=75)
Forget long and short actions. We hands-on test the Howa 1500 Mini Action in .300 BLK for several months and there's only one thing we don't love.
![Post Thumbnail Image for post: 5 Best Kestrel for Shooting & Hunting [Hands-On]](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pewpewtactical.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F01%2FAll-of-the-tested-Kestrel-Weather-meters-1024x768.jpg&w=2048&q=75)
Want to scientifically up your long distance shooting game? We hands-on review 5 Kestrel weather meters aimed at shooting and hunting to find our favorite.

The .30-30 is a classic American cartridge that puts meat on the table. Learn more about it and our best picks for factory hunting ammo and handloading.

M1 Garand, BAR, Springfield 1903. All of these famous guns use the .30-06 round. We'll go over our favorite ammo from hunting to plinking.
![Post Thumbnail Image for post: Long Range Shooting [Intro & Fundamentals]](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pewpewtactical.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F12%2FHerd-of-long-range-rifles-1024x768.jpg&w=2048&q=75)
Long range shooting can be for anyone. We go through the basics of shooting past 800 yards with a focus on the necessities in gear and technique.
![Post Thumbnail Image for post: Remington 870 Vs. Mossberg 500: [Battle of the Pumps]](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pewpewtactical.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F12%2Frem-Vs-mossberg-1024x461.jpg&w=2048&q=75)
Not sure which pump shotgun to get? We cover the Remington 870 vs Mossberg 500 in terms of controls, action, materials, ergonomics, shell lifters, and more.
![Post Thumbnail Image for post: Best Frangible Ammo: [Purpose & Calibers]](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pewpewtactical.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F12%2FI-admit-it-Inceptor%E2%80%99s-10mm-90-grain-ARX-is-a-favorite-of-mine.-It%E2%80%99s-a-favorite-of-the-Ruger-SR1911s-too-1024x577.jpg&w=2048&q=75)
Frangible ammo isn't just for steel targets. We'll go over their potential use in hunting and self-defense. Plus our favorites for popular calibers.
![Post Thumbnail Image for post: [How To] Add a Light/Laser to Your Non-Railed 1911](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pewpewtactical.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F12%2F1.-1911s-with-Lights-Lasers-1024x687.jpg&w=2048&q=75)
Want to add a light or laser to your non-rail 1911? We go through some of our favorite non-permanent options from grips to rail adapters.
![Post Thumbnail Image for post: [Best AR-15 Builds]: 6.5 Grendel Hunting Build](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pewpewtactical.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F11%2FGrendel-Hunting-Setup-1024x576.jpg&w=2048&q=75)
It's time to utilize the modularity of the AR-15. Here's our build in 6.5 Grendel meant for hunting everything from woodchucks to coyote removal.
![Post Thumbnail Image for post: [Review] Smith & Wesson .500 Magnum Vs All The Things](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pewpewtactical.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F11%2FSW-500-All-View-1024x576.jpg&w=2048&q=75)
Need the most powerful production handgun in the world? We hands-on shoot the Smith & Wesson Model 500 in .500 S&W Magnum vs all the dollar store things.