AR-15s
Throwback Thursday: How to Legally Build an AR Pistol
There’s nothing better than shooting a sleek, powerful AR pistol… except shooting one that you build with all your favorite…Read More >
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Ammunition
Throwback Thursday: All About Bullet Grain
If you’re a new gun owner, you probably don’t really know what bullet grain means. You may look at a box…Read More >
Ammunition
Throwback Thursday: Best Defensive Ammunition Options for Rifles
Only after you have mastered your chosen rifle and thoroughly ensured the reliability of your system should you begin to worry…Read More >
Ammunition
The Big Three: Rifle Cartridges
My favorite cartridges have changed over time. When I was 12 or so, I began hunting small game. One of…Read More >
Firearms
Cobalt Kinetics BAMF Pistol: The Perfect PDW
Cobalt Kinetics sent us a BAMF Pro pistol for test and evaluation. This one was equipped with a telescoping PDW-style…Read More >
AR-15s
Springfield Saint Pistol: How I Set Up My AR Pistol
The AR-15 rifle has done everything I have asked of it, and a couple of Scout rifles do the rest.…Read More >
Firearms
10 Best AR-15 Alternatives (5.56 NATO Semi-Auto Rifles)
In a market flooded with options, it can be hard to get excited about another AR-15. Don’t get me wrong,…Read More >
AR-15s
Budget AR-15: Get the Most Value for Your Money
When discussing the latest rifles and optics with my friends and associates, we agree on a common thread. When it…Read More >
Competitive Shooting
Long-Range Shooting with the AR-15
Long-range shooting with an AR-15 means different things to different shooters. However, the basics of achieving long-range accuracy come down to two things—barrels and bullets. Here’s a history of how refinements in those crucial areas got started.
Ammunition
.223 vs. 5.56: Ammunition Comparison and Overview
Using commercial .223 cartridges in a 5.56-chambered rifle should work reliably, but generally will not be as accurate as when fired from a .223-chambered gun due to the excessive leade. There always seems to be a lot of confusion over the difference between a .223 and a 5.56 chamber. I often receive questions asking if someone can shove 5.56 ammo into their new AR-15. The quick answer is maybe. Just because a gun has .223/5.56 scribed on the barrel, does not mean it can handle either piece of ammunition equally.