Perfect Plinking ... Whatever! — GMP #262

This guide details plinking with the Marlin Model 60, emphasizing safe loading of its tubular magazine and the rifle's versatility with various .22 LR ammunition types. It covers basic shooting drills for semi-automatic function and engaging reactive targets, offering practical advice for beginner shooters. The instruction comes from Autumn, who demonstrates high expertise in safe firearm handling and marksmanship.

This guide details the classic American pastime of .22 LR plinking, as demonstrated by Iraqveteran8888. It covers target selection, firearm choices from vintage Winchester Model 62s to custom Ruger 10/22s, and progressively challenging shooting drills. The instruction emphasizes safe, enjoyable shooting for all skill levels, highlighting precision with small targets.

This guide details the basic technique for shooting a Henry .22LR Lever Action rifle, as demonstrated by Mr. Madness. It covers safe handling, proper operation of the lever action, sight acquisition, trigger control, and follow-through for accurate shooting on a range. The demonstration emphasizes safe firearm handling and proficiency with this specific rifle model.

This guide, presented by Johnny Q, offers expert advice for beginners on selecting and handling their first pistol, strongly recommending Glock models. It emphasizes the suitability of Glocks like the 19, 43X, and 26 for developing fundamental shooting skills. The video also touches on optic mounting with the Vortex Defender CCW and highlights the Sonoran Desert Institute for further firearms education.

This video identifies five calibers of ammunition as prime investments for 2025: 9mm, 5.56 NATO/.223 Remington, .308 Winchester/7.62x51 NATO, 12 Gauge shotgun shells, and .22 LR. The speaker emphasizes current abundance, affordability, and high demand across civilian, law enforcement, and military sectors as key factors for their investment potential, particularly for stockpiling due to uncertain future availability.

This guide demonstrates the basic operation of a Chinese AK-74 variant, including magazine insertion, chambering a round, deploying the folding stock, and engaging a target with a red dot sight. The video showcases a single shot fired at a distant target on an outdoor range.

This guide, informed by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, details the critical differences between buckshot and birdshot for home defense. It covers their physical characteristics, penetration capabilities through walls, and effectiveness at close range. The advice emphasizes choosing a load based on concerns about over-penetration while stressing the universal importance of training, target identification, and using a light for any home defense scenario.

This guide details the field stripping process for a 1911 pistol, presented by Roy Huntington, Publisher of American Handgunner. It covers essential safety checks, step-by-step disassembly, and reassembly, emphasizing techniques to prevent damage. An alternative 'cheat' method for faster disassembly is also demonstrated, along with advice on using specialized tools for tight components.

This video showcases an exceptionally rare find: a first-generation 1873 Colt Single Action Peacemaker, discovered via metal detecting in Arizona. The expert speaker details its museum-quality condition, dating it to 1875, and analyzes the authentic patina and wear, including specific gutta-percha grip details and muzzle wear from holster friction. The firearm's discovery context among homestead ruins adds to its historical narrative.

This guide, presented by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, outlines an efficient '5-minute clean' for modern semi-automatic pistols like the Glock 26/27. It emphasizes that over-cleaning is unnecessary and can cause premature wear. The process focuses on targeted cleaning of critical areas like the barrel and slide rails, with minimal lubrication applied only to high-friction points. Proper function checks after reassembly are also highlighted.