Loading 16-Gauge Cartridges: Materials, Techniques, and Safety Rules
05.05.2026
Loading 16-Gauge Cartridges: Materials, Techniques, and Safety Rules

Independently assembling ammunition (reloading) is more than just a way to save money or pay tribute to classic traditions. Above all, it is a tool for precisely tuning ammunition for a specific weapon, distance, and shooting task. Unlike factory ammunition with standardized parameters, hand asse

Smoothbore vs. Rifled Firearms
05.05.2026
Smoothbore vs. Rifled Firearms

When choosing a first shotgun, every shooter inevitably faces a dilemma: should they settle on a time-tested smoothbore model or opt for a more complex and accurate rifled model? At first glance, this question seems complicated, as each type has its own advantages. However, understanding the technic

Sighting in an optical sight: adjustment, corrections, and which way to turn the dials
05.05.2026
Sighting in an optical sight: adjustment, corrections, and which way to turn the dials

Choosing the right optical scope and purchasing it is only half the battle. Even the most expensive device becomes nothing more than a tube of glass if it's not sighted in. This is a critical process during which the aiming point is aligned with the actual point of impact. In this article, we'll

Airgun Permits: Are They Required and How to Obtain One
05.04.2026
Airgun Permits: Are They Required and How to Obtain One

Air pistols and rifles are often perceived as frivolous weapons, as there's a common misconception that purchasing them doesn't require a permit. However, in practice, things are not so clear-cut. In Ukraine, the circulation of such weapons is partially regulated by law, and in some cases, they are

How to Transport Firearms by Road
02.04.2026
How to Transport Firearms by Road

The transportation of weapons by road in Ukraine is regulated by current legislation and requires adherence to clearly defined requirements. There are no trivial details in this matter. Any deviation from established standards may be considered a violation of weapons handling regulations and may ent

Red dot sight vs. optical sight: comparison, advantages and disadvantages
31.03.2026
Red dot sight vs. optical sight: comparison, advantages and disadvantages

The choice of sight directly affects the speed of target acquisition, shot accuracy, and ease of use. Most often, shooters choose between two types of such devices: collimator and optical. A collimator is suitable for quickly acquiring a target at short and medium ranges, while an optical sight i