The AK platform is the most popular semi-automatic rifle (and fully-automatic rifle) pretty much of the entire last century. Say what you want, but more have been made than any other platform of rifle. The M1 Garand had its day after 30 years and the AR platform comes close. But the Kalashnikov is more widely […]
If you’re going where you’ll need a big boy rifle chambered in a big boy caliber for large four-legged critters, Ruger’s bringing back their Hawkeye Alaskan bolt gun chambered in three hard-hitting calibers. The Hawkeye Alaskan ships with scope rings and Ruger’s muzzle brake system and MSRPs for $1279. Here’s their press release . . […]
Shooters are seeing a lot of factory-threaded barrels that accept sound suppressors and other muzzle devices, and rimfire rifles, such as the Savage MKII FV-SR Threaded Barrel 22LR, are part of this new supply. In the past, I’ve thought of suppressors as add-ons to my GLOCK 9mm pistol or a Remington .45 ACP 1911, but […]
Now someone at Salon — a sixth generation grandson of Thomas Jefferson — is falling on his fainting couch after learning that some Americans like to shoot at long distances. The horror…the horror…. Maybe he’s never heard of PRS. In any case, it’s clearly time to do away with these “military-grade killing machines.” Take a […]
Some things can be improved and some things can’t. Since Magpul decided their popular D-60 AR/M4 drum magazine is pretty much as good as it gets, the only thing left was to make a bigger louder version. Presenting the PMAG D-50 LR/SR GEN M3 magazine for 7/62/.308. Here’s their press release . . […]
The modular, easily customized AR-15 is everyone’s favorite “build your own” rifle. Nothing gives you more satisfaction than putting one together yourself. Some, especially first-timers, will buy a parts kit that includes everything you need. Others will want to individually select every component so the finished product is exactly what they want when it’s complete. […]
By NRA-ILA By the standards of today’s anti-gun zealots, Rep. Ted Deutch (D-FL) seems at first glance to be aiming rather low with H.R. 1263, which seeks to add to the National Firearms Act any “semiautomatic rifle or shotgun that has the capacity to accept a detachable [magazine].” Oh, don’t get us wrong. No reasonable, freedom-loving person […]
Ah, yes, the bullpup rifle. So many manufacturers have tried it, but so few have succeeded. The bullpup is something of an enigma to many shooters and rightfully so. Today we are going to be talking all things bullpup, from what you can expect to what you need to know to use one correctly. The […]
The AR-15 bolt carrier group, or BCG, is a critical and often misunderstood piece of the AR-15/M16 upper receiver. Here I will give a brief breakdown of the BCG’s components, how it works, problems to look for and what to consider when buying. The image below gives a nice breakdown of the parts in a typical BCG. We won’t get […]
I got the long-range shooting bug earlier this year after shooting with extreme long-range guru Jay Monych. With Jay’s excellent instruction and more than a little help from my 20” 6.5 Creedmoor rifle built by Alamo Precison, I was getting consistent hits at 1800 yards. So naturally when Mile-Shot Jay told me he was working […]
Looking for one of the best bipods for the AR-15 rifle? It’s a good idea. A rifle bipod is an excellent investment, as it helps out greatly when it comes to shooting from a benchrest or prone position shooting. Whether it’s a tactical rifle bipod or just a general use rifle bipod, it’s one of […]
The AR-15 platform rifle is the most popular rifle in the United States. The meaning of “AR” (as in the AR-15 or AR-10 rifles) has been the subject of much debate for a long time. Some folks say it means “assault rifle” or “automatic rifle.” Some of this confusion is due to ignorance and some […]
