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Rifle Scopes Explained: How To Choose the Best Type

Choosing the best rifle scope for your needs will depend on a few factors. Learn more with insights from Academy Sports + Outdoors.

March 23, 202315 min read 529 views

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Beginner’s Guide To Shotgun Choke Tubes: Chart & Breakdown

Want to know more about shotgun choke tubes? Read Academy’s simple guide about what is choke on a shotgun as well as the different types.

February 06, 202315 min read 969 views

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Learn How To Change + Install Sights on a Pistol the Easy Way

Changing and installing sights on a pistol is easy with this step-by-step guide! Improve your shooting accuracy when it matters most.

October 27, 202210 min read 2311 views

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A Complete Guide on How to Clean and Maintain a Rifle Barrel

Want to know how to clean a rifle safely? In this guide, Academy Sports + Outdoors guides you through everything you should know to clean your rifle & barrel.

October 13, 202210 min read 152 views

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How To Clean a Handgun: Gun Maintenance Guide

Learn proper gun maintenance with Academy Sports + Outdoors' guide to handgun cleaning. Use our tips to find out how to clean your gun or firearm.

September 21, 202210 min read 213 views

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How To Mount a Scope On a Rifle With Ease

Confused about how to mount a scope on a rifle? Improve your rifle firing accuracy with Academy Sports + Outdoors' simple steps to mount a scope on a rifle.

September 21, 202210 min read 90 views

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Guide To Airguns: Pellet Guns vs. BB Guns vs. Airsoft Guns

Airguns are the perfect way to introduce someone to firearms. In this guide, we explore the differences between pellet guns vs. BB guns vs. airsoft guns.

September 13, 202215 min read 1895 views

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How to Sight a Rifle: A Step by Step Guide

Do you know how to sight in a scope on a rifle? Hunters and sport shooters can learn the steps toward achieving better accuracy from Academy.

September 07, 202210 min read 165 views

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Creedmoor Rifles Under $500

Looking for a new deer hunting rifle for next hunting season? Try the immensely popular 6.5 Creedmoor, a caliber that Academy Sports + Outdoors has plenty of – without breaking the bank!

April 29, 202210 min read 143 views

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Essential Items for Your Shooting Range Bag

Whether indoors or outdoors, a shooting range bag is a must. Learn about the range bag essentials you'll need to pack for a successful range outing.

March 23, 20225 min read 281 views

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How to Choose the Best Concealed Carry Holster

Learn about the primary functions and differences of concealed carry holsters and how to choose the best holster type for your firearm.

February 09, 20226 min read 72 views

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A Closer Look at Redfield Optics and Scopes

Learn why hunters, shooters, and sports enthusiasts around the globe have trusted the innovation behind Redfield Optics and Scopes for over 100 years.

November 04, 202110 min read 68 views

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