Firearms
Tips for Firing a Rifle Offhand, Part 1
The primary goal in marksmanship is being able to hit what you are aiming at. The scenario may be simple…Read More >
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Firearms
The Best Rifle You Have Never Heard Of
Among the best rifles in the AR-15 world is one many shooters have never heard of—the Adcor Defense B.E.A.R. (Brown…Read More >
Firearms
5 Ruger Facts You Might Not Know
The name Ruger (shortened from Sturm, Ruger & Company) is ubiquitous in the shooting industry. Their Ruger Mark 1 pistol…Read More >
AR-15s
Why I Own an AR-15
I’m the proud owner of an AR-15. Alright, I own two. Well, make that, three… I mean five – oh,…Read More >
Safety and Training
Shooting Accuracy: The 100-Round Group
I have often stated that the absolute measure of accuracy is zero. All deviations are a detriment. That being said,…Read More >
General
Choosing a Barrel Length
I believe that among the most misunderstood aspects of choosing a firearm is choosing the barrel length best suited for…Read More >
General
Top 10 AR-15 Drop-In Triggers
Out of the box, the AR-15 is action ready. Whether you are ready to plink, hunt, or defense your castle, a stock out of the box AR-15 will get the job done. However, who wants to settle for a rifle the peaks at getting the job done? Likely, the best money you can spend on your AR is a simple to install, drop-in trigger upgrade. Here are our top 10 choices to improve your accuracy.
News
3rd Circuit Upholds NJ’s Ban on Large-Capacity Gun Magazines
The majority, in an opinion by Judge Shwartz and joined by Judge Greenaway, both appointed by President Obama, held that the ban did not violate the Second Amendment because it reasonably advanced the State’s interest in reducing mass shootings without severely burdening the rights of law-abiding citizens.
Firearms
The AR-10 and AR-15 — What are the Differences?
As far as handling and ergonomics, the AR-15 and AR-10 are brilliantly designed and function the same. Some new shooters may not realize that the AR-10 7.62x51mm rifle actually came first. In fact the AR-10 .308 rifle competed with the FN FAL and M14. In the end, the rifle was downsized into the .223 caliber AR-15, which was a response to the AK-47, but that is history and we are dealing with differences in application today.
Ammunition
A Hard Look at the .224 Valkyrie
The newest and brightest addition to the AR-15 family is a 5.56mm-diameter cartridge with more punch and long-range potential than the .223 Remington. The .224 Valkyrie is designed to remain supersonic to 1,300 yards, but design and performance are not always one in the same. The Shooter’s Log put the Valkyrie through its paces, even if we did put our thumb on the scale by using a $4,000 Wilson Combat Super Sniper.