A reader writes: I read descriptions in reviews that say, “The trigger’s a bit gritty and prone to stacking.” I’ve never understood this. Educate me, please. What is stacking? One of the major problems with talking about guns is that you’re often trying to convey a feeling with words. Having a common lexicon (standard set […]
A reader asks . . . I picked up two boxes of Winchester 9mm bulk at my local Wally World and found five of these red primers. Any ideas? That red stuff you’re seeing on the back of those round is primer sealant. When primers are press-fit into cases during the manufacturing process they usually […]
A reader asks, I’m just getting into the shooting scene, and have only been out to shoot my new pistol a couple of times, a few 17-round mags each time. Any recommendations on a cleaning kit that’s good for a beginner? I’m not looking to spend a whole lot on one, I just need the […]
Longtime readers know I’m a big fan of the 300 BLK platform. With the increased popularity of 6.8 SPC ammunition, and given the Army’s new fondness for the round, I’m asked if 6.8 SPC is really the way to go in an AR platform rifle. That’s a valid question — what makes the 300 AAC […]
I hear the terminology for those things at the end of a rifle misused and mangled frequently. As in a lot. And it’s not just newbies who are guilty of mis-identifying their muzzle devices. Plenty of “gun guys” don’t really know the difference. So to help with alleviate the problem and clear up some confusion, […]
[ED: A Foghorn classic from back in the day. The advice is still every bit as good, though there are more options out there now.] There’s little doubt that the AR-15 is the most popular rifle design around. It’s been called America’s rifle. Just about everyone seems to have one. But while the design is […]
[ED: Here’s an old Ask Foghorn post we still get asked about.] Reader Jeremy writes: I don’t know if you guys have gotten this question before, or if it would warrant writing an article, but do you have any feedback on zeroing a rifle on a range measured in yards, and then how accuracy would […]
[ED: Here’s an old Ask Foghorn post that addresses a question we get frequently.] Reader Randall writes: While I’m not exactly a newbie when it comes to *using* firearms, I am a newbie gun *owner*. And now that I’m in the position of purchasing ammo, I’m finding things to be rather confusing when sorting out […]
I’ve had my Remington 700 AAC-SD for about six years now, ever since I first reviewed it back in 2012. On my wishlist was a good bolt-action rifle with a threaded barrel so that I could take advantage of my newly-acquired AAC 762-SDN-6 silencer, and it looked like a match made in heaven. I finally […]
[Ed: Nick originally wrote this less than a week after the Sandy Hook shooting, but it’s still just as relevant today.] In the wake of recent events, it’s obvious and unfortunate that the vast majority of pundits have no idea what they’re talking about when it comes to guns. Especially with a firearm like the […]
Part of being a responsible gun owner is making sure that your firearms don’t fall into the wrong hands, whether that’s kids or Chicago politicians. The trick to any good storage system is that it not only keeps your firearms safely locked away and inaccessible to uninvited guests, but it also allows you to quickly […]
Caracal is a name that most reading this blog will associate with their Enhanced F handgun, something RF lusted after harder than Israeli supermodels. After swinging for the fences with their first release and coming up short, they’ve switched gears and have started producing a more “traditional” line of firearms. Their latest release is the […]