Optics, particularly for new shooters, can be mystifying. that’s why we’re going to take a (magnified) glimpse into the world of rifle scopes. While this isn’t an all-encompassing article, it will give you a good idea of what to expect in terms of what you get for your money as well as how to best […]
This article is something of a hybrid. It’s a candid review of a couple Faxon Firearms barrels, but it’s also an overview of what to look for when purchasing a barrel for your AR rifle. We will be covering several topics here as they relate to these Faxon Firearms products to give you an idea […]
There are many correlations between the success of a given platform and Magpul’s involvement in making accessories for it. I have noticed these trends over the years and have watched Magpul’s support foster massive public acceptance. Today I will elaborate on why it is that Magpul needs to make a frame system for SIG SAUER’s […]
Do you have a gun that’s a little worse for wear? How about a gun you inherited that, truth be told, is really just a hunk of junk? Have you ever perused the racks of cheap, worn-out police trade-ins at your local shop and wondered if you could fix one up? Well, the answer to […]
The trigger is obviously one of the most important links that a shooter has to his rifle. Granted, the stock, grip, and forend all matter, but the trigger is of special importance. Today we are going to be looking at the differences between single-stage triggers and two-stage triggers and just what each offers to you. […]
Get your vodka and Adidas track suit ready, comrade, because we’ll be talking about the best ammo for the AK-47. Today we’re going to be looking at, among other things, the state of the 7.62x39mm in 2019 as well as other ammo for the AK series rifles including the 5.45x39mm, 9x39mm, and the 7.62x54R. The […]
The Oehler Research booth at the NRA 2019 show was small and somewhat unassuming. I have to say that I was a bit disappointed that I did not see more of what I consider new and innovative products at this year’s NRA convention like I did at SHOT Show back in January, but that was […]
The legend of the Wild West exists in the heart of every American. It’s our heritage and our birthright. Ruger knows that the spirit of the West belongs to each and every one of us and has released a new gun that has all the ruggedness of an old cowboy, but at a price we […]
I am fortunate to be among the first people to get hands on the brand new and just-announced Ruger American Ranch Rifle in 350 Legend. While this is not a full-on review, I will touch on some of the features of this new gun and give an overview of the 350 Legend chambering. The rifle […]
I have been involved in the rifle sports for more than half my life. I shot in my first big competition at the Camp Perry National Matches when I was a junior in high school. Since that time I have been active in raising awareness about the Civilian Marksmanship Program sports and have gotten a […]
Buckle up, mall ninjas. It’s time to talk about the military’s choice of 6.8mm bullets for their rifles. I would say that I want this to be a detailed and well-mannered article, but I know that some of you just can’t handle a civil discussion so I’m going to put this out there in layman’s […]
When I was growing up it seemed like there were new cartridges coming and going every day. I recall with particular fondness the plethora of now-extinct wonder rounds that lived and died in the early years of the AR boom. The short magnum craze happened around the same time. Today we’re living in the make-believe […]
