Shooting Times

.22guy · 08-04-2005, 07:56 PM

Does anyone have an opinion on the magazine Shooting Times? They sent me this sales pitch, you get the magazine for only 10 dollars.

I'm inclined to say what the heck and do it, it's a gun magazine for 10 bucks. But something tells me a magazine they only charge $10 for might not be worth the paper it's printed on. Lots of fluff? Let me know what you think..........

08-04-2005, 08:45 PM

I liked reading Shooting Times but all I subscribe to nowadays is American Rifleman, Gun Tests and Shotgun News...Shooting Times is worth $10 a year tho' :nod:

jerry · 08-04-2005, 09:06 PM

A decent rag. I might be biased, produced in my home town.

They used to have the dumb crook line up.. classic :right:

lefty o · 08-04-2005, 11:45 PM

its about the equal of most other gun rags. its okay, but not great. of course i have become bored with most all gun magazines.

Big Dog · 08-05-2005, 04:50 AM

My only subs are the American Rifleman and Shotgun News. The others are too 'hit & miss' to get a sub. I look at them at the store - if they have some good stuff that issue, I'll get it.

Johnny_Revolver · 08-05-2005, 05:11 AM

There is a `sameness` to all gun magazines these days, and like Big Dog I browse first and if there`s an article or 2 that strike a cord, I may purchase, although most American gun magazines start around the 8 dollar mark here, and can hit 12 bucks, I gotta really consider my bank balance. I really do not want to tally up the magazines in the box beside my bed... There`d be a new gun in it.

Rufus Rhastus J · 08-05-2005, 07:39 AM

I used to get it..let my sub. expire. I believe it to be even worse than Guns and Ammo. I guess they all are pretty lousey now.

jerry · 08-05-2005, 07:53 AM

Wifey poo works at the magazine store. I get free rental, so I dabble in a bit of everything.

Big Dog · 08-05-2005, 09:24 AM

Much as I like guns, I can only read so many new articles on 1911's, Glocks and Remchesters. Wish someone would publish a "Milsurp Owners Journal" - now that's the kind of rag I'd subscribe to!

Dallas · 08-05-2005, 09:26 AM

I browse the mags first to see if there are any articles I'm interested in. If there are I will probably buy it. But Johnny is right they are all about the same, or at least sure feel that way. Maybe some of those Editors and/or writers will read this thread and take a hint. Stop writing fluff pieces and do some hard comparison pieces. Ya ya I know in my dreams.

ruger22com · 08-05-2005, 12:30 PM

I like shooting times (the do a decent job of covering both expensive and cheap guns)..but their reviews are all "love and wonderment"....I doubt any gun can be reviewed without finding a few bad points. That honesty is really not seen in publishing these days.

I can understand why though, I wrote a review on dragunov type stocks and trashed ATI...and have not been able to even get a press release from them since.

.22guy · 08-05-2005, 02:46 PM

That's about what I figured, thanks everyone for their advice. I'm going to give it a try. If I hate it, I won't renew my subscription.

jamesfaync · 08-05-2005, 05:09 PM

only ones i subscribe to are shotgun news and my nra one. but up till last month i had american handgunner and guns. both by fmg publishing. they have at least one article a month on milsurps in guns. plus both of the got a guy john conners whos really funny. might wanna give them a try

ALR · 08-06-2005, 11:34 PM

Seems like they all keep hashing out the hash and beating a dead horse, I got a free subscription offer from Rifle Reloading,so I took the offer, The "free subscription " turned out to be one issue. havent bought one of those since.

jerry · 08-07-2005, 11:26 AM

Try a copy of Man at Arms, it's produced by the NRA, a very excellent mag about old American arms.

Dallas · 08-07-2005, 01:53 PM

Jerry where can I find it online? The NRA site?

jerry · 08-07-2005, 02:53 PM

Dallas,
I have to go to the camper tonight to unload a lawnmower. I have a copy there. It has a web addy in it, I'll pick it up for you.

jerry · 08-07-2005, 05:22 PM

Here ya go Dallas
http://manatarmsbooks.com/

Dallas · 08-07-2005, 06:35 PM

Many thanks.

08-04-2005, 07:56 PM	#1
.22guy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,059 Trader Rating: (0)	Shooting Times Does anyone have an opinion on the magazine Shooting Times? They sent me this sales pitch, you get the magazine for only 10 dollars. I'm inclined to say what the heck and do it, it's a gun magazine for 10 bucks. But something tells me a magazine they only charge $10 for might not be worth the paper it's printed on. Lots of fluff? Let me know what you think..........

08-04-2005, 09:06 PM	#3
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 10,759 Trader Rating: (0)	A decent rag. I might be biased, produced in my home town. They used to have the dumb crook line up.. classic :right: __________________

08-05-2005, 04:50 AM	#5
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,020 Trader Rating: (0)	My only subs are the American Rifleman and Shotgun News. The others are too 'hit & miss' to get a sub. I look at them at the store - if they have some good stuff that issue, I'll get it. __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

08-05-2005, 07:39 AM	#7
Rufus Rhastus J Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: West, Central Florida, Third World America Posts: 6,339 Trader Rating: (0)	I used to get it..let my sub. expire. I believe it to be even worse than Guns and Ammo. I guess they all are pretty lousey now. __________________ "They cannot be trusted.....The Romulans (our politicos) are without honor." Worf

08-05-2005, 07:53 AM	#8
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 10,759 Trader Rating: (0)	Wifey poo works at the magazine store. I get free rental, so I dabble in a bit of everything. __________________

08-04-2005, 08:45 PM	#2
Logansdad Guest Posts: n/a	I liked reading Shooting Times but all I subscribe to nowadays is American Rifleman, Gun Tests and Shotgun News...Shooting Times is worth $10 a year tho' :nod:

08-04-2005, 11:45 PM	#4
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 4,672 Trader Rating: (0)	its about the equal of most other gun rags. its okay, but not great. of course i have become bored with most all gun magazines.

08-05-2005, 05:11 AM	#6
Johnny_Revolver paid up and is now a Join Date: May 2005 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 1,198 Trader Rating: (0)	There is a `sameness` to all gun magazines these days, and like Big Dog I browse first and if there`s an article or 2 that strike a cord, I may purchase, although most American gun magazines start around the 8 dollar mark here, and can hit 12 bucks, I gotta really consider my bank balance. I really do not want to tally up the magazines in the box beside my bed... There`d be a new gun in it.

08-05-2005, 09:24 AM	#9
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,020 Trader Rating: (0)	Much as I like guns, I can only read so many new articles on 1911's, Glocks and Remchesters. Wish someone would publish a "Milsurp Owners Journal" - now that's the kind of rag I'd subscribe to! __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

08-05-2005, 09:26 AM	#10
Dallas PUKHA DAWG Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Virginia, just outside of Washington D.C. Posts: 3,591 Trader Rating: (0)	I browse the mags first to see if there are any articles I'm interested in. If there are I will probably buy it. But Johnny is right they are all about the same, or at least sure feel that way. Maybe some of those Editors and/or writers will read this thread and take a hint. Stop writing fluff pieces and do some hard comparison pieces. Ya ya I know in my dreams.

08-05-2005, 12:30 PM	#11
ruger22com Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mobile Alabama Posts: 719 Trader Rating: (0)	I like shooting times (the do a decent job of covering both expensive and cheap guns)..but their reviews are all "love and wonderment"....I doubt any gun can be reviewed without finding a few bad points. That honesty is really not seen in publishing these days. I can understand why though, I wrote a review on dragunov type stocks and trashed ATI...and have not been able to even get a press release from them since. __________________ www.CheapGunParts.com http://ruger22.com/art/banners/tiny.gif Home of the "YELLOW JACKET" Bolt Buffer and Takedown Bolts! Free Shipping & Lifetime Warranty!

08-05-2005, 02:46 PM	#12
.22guy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,059 Trader Rating: (0)	That's about what I figured, thanks everyone for their advice. I'm going to give it a try. If I hate it, I won't renew my subscription.

08-05-2005, 05:09 PM	#13
jamesfaync Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 167 Trader Rating: (0)	only ones i subscribe to are shotgun news and my nra one. but up till last month i had american handgunner and guns. both by fmg publishing. they have at least one article a month on milsurps in guns. plus both of the got a guy john conners whos really funny. might wanna give them a try Last edited by jamesfaync; 08-05-2005 at 05:10 PM. Reason: typo

08-06-2005, 11:34 PM	#14
ALR Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Eastern MO Posts: 183 Trader Rating: (0)	Seems like they all keep hashing out the hash and beating a dead horse, I got a free subscription offer from Rifle Reloading,so I took the offer, The "free subscription " turned out to be one issue. havent bought one of those since. __________________ Hold on pardner,good things are coming to you! <--- Gittin to the gittin place.

08-07-2005, 11:26 AM	#15
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 10,759 Trader Rating: (0)	Try a copy of Man at Arms, it's produced by the NRA, a very excellent mag about old American arms. __________________

08-07-2005, 01:53 PM	#16
Dallas PUKHA DAWG Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Virginia, just outside of Washington D.C. Posts: 3,591 Trader Rating: (0)	Jerry where can I find it online? The NRA site?

08-07-2005, 02:53 PM	#17
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 10,759 Trader Rating: (0)	Dallas, I have to go to the camper tonight to unload a lawnmower. I have a copy there. It has a web addy in it, I'll pick it up for you. __________________

08-07-2005, 05:22 PM	#18
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 10,759 Trader Rating: (0)	Here ya go Dallas http://manatarmsbooks.com/ __________________

08-07-2005, 06:35 PM	#19
Dallas PUKHA DAWG Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Virginia, just outside of Washington D.C. Posts: 3,591 Trader Rating: (0)	Many thanks.