Finding the right powder for.30-06 rifles is a great idea since this caliber is one of the most versatile around for hunting. Ranging from the Springfield 22” Bolt Action Rifle to the Browning AB3 Composite Stalker and the Weatherby Vanguard, these firearms all are .30-06. And the best part about most .30-06 ammunition is that […]
Continue reading →With the growing cost of commercially loaded ammunition, and an ever growing interest in handloading for accuracy, many people have taken up loading for three of the most popular rounds out there: the 5.56mm/.223, 9mm and ever popular .45 ACP. The wide variety of available projectiles makes these cartridges suitable for everything from punching paper […]
Continue reading →Getting a barrel vise makes a ton of sense since working on barrels can be one of the hardest things you ever do with a rifle. When installing them you have to get the torque just right and removing them it’s often a hassle because of how tight they are. So anything that makes a […]
Continue reading →Getting the right AK parts kit isn’t too hard if you know what you’re doing. While it is true the heyday of cheap AK’s made from Soviet bloc parts kits is pretty much over, the AK-47 itself is not going anywhere anytime soon. Once the cheapest modern sporting rifle on the market, the AK is […]
Continue reading →So why get a Duracote or Cerakote finish? Because black or stainless steel is kind of boring. Seriously, we’ve gone hundreds of years of guns that are black or stainless steel with little variety. Remember when Ford used to only have black as an option? How long did that last? The gun industry is changing. […]
Continue reading →Folks turn to Lasermax and Crimson Trace because lasers are a powerful tool for concealed carriers, soldiers, and police officers. They give shooters the ability to have a living reticle on their target. A laser aiming device needs to be well made, powerful, and easy to activate. Both LaserMax and Crimson Trace produce a wide […]
Continue reading →So why get an AR-15 lower parts kit? Well, building an AR at home is a grand American tradition that dates back to the first time somebody figured out that people would actually do armory-level gunsmithing at home. This clever bit of capitalistic thinking has spawned an industry that thrives just off of lost tiny […]
Continue reading →Why get a lightweight AR 15 handguard? Well, gone are the days when the two piece-plastic handguard on stock AR’s was all you could get. Instead, we are blessed with an amazing array of lightweight, highly customizable AR-15 handguards. These lightweight AR-15 handguards run from basic aluminum, to fancy carbon fiber, and include many different […]
Continue reading →So why get an M16A1 parts kit? Well, one of the hottest new trends in the AR-15 world are so-called “retro builds.” Designed to mimic Vietnam War era rifles and carbines or even early experimental models, these blasts from the past scratch an itch for nostalgia and vintage-looking firearms that cannot otherwise be fulfilled due […]
Continue reading →So why upgrade to tritium or fiber optic sights? Well, when it comes to firearm sights, visibility is key. If you can’t see your sights, you can’t aim your gun, and sometimes, stock sights suck. However, different people have different methods for achieving the same thing. Some people prefer the sights to literally glow in […]
Continue reading →The .300 Blackout is one of the most popular cartridges for the AR-15 platform (other than the standard 5.56) and is becoming increasingly more available as finished uppers and commercial ammo become more commonplace. Because it only takes pushing a couple of pins to transform your AR-15, many people are now buying .300 uppers either […]
Continue reading →Glock makes some of the most popular handguns in the world, and that popularity can be ascribed to more than just aggressive marketing. The Glock is a very reliable, accurate and functional handgun, and for that reason is widely used by private citizens, military and police around the world. However, due to that popularity, the […]
Continue reading →Even after a century, the venerable Model of 1911 handgun does not seem to be fading in popularity. Rather, a bewildering array of aesthetic and functional refinements exist, to say nothing of reductions or increases in size and all manner of caliber upgrades are available. (There is even a polymer frame 1911 now!). What this […]
Continue reading →Building an AR-15 is as American as watching baseball while eating apple pie at your mother’s house as bald eagles cavort in the backyard. A surprisingly simple firearm to assemble from parts, you only really need one specialized tool, and the ability to handle a few small fiddly bits, or at least an extensive vocabulary […]
Continue reading →With carbines like the AR 15, the SCAR, Tavor, and SIG MCX ruling the market, the need for a quality optic has formed an entire market. The carbine saw a lot of accessories come about due to two events: the expiration of the Federal Assault weapons ban and the War on Terror. As non-neutered AR […]
Continue reading →Meprolight and Trijicon are both bad boys in the military realm. Meprolight, an Israeli company, has been producing optics, and iron sights for the Israeli army and police forces for decades. Trijicon is not a new company, but their name recognition came after a massive contract for optics to United States military. Outside of their […]
Continue reading →The Mossberg 500 shotgun is one of the most popular shotguns not only in the United States but all over the world. The 500 is used for a wide variety of different roles and is highly customizable, and one of the biggest changes you can make is to change the stock. You can customize the […]
Continue reading →As a functional product, Glocks are pretty much ready to go right out of the box. Give them a quick once over, dial in your sights to your favorite ammo, and you are good to go. This is a testimony to the claim of perfection that Glock makes for all their products. Of course, while […]
Continue reading →Single point slings remain very popular for modern sporting rifles and tactical weapons like the AR-15. Designed to mount to the rifle from a single point of attachment (hence the name), they allow the weapon to be quickly brought into action, and to hang freely on the body when not in use. They have proven […]
Continue reading →Asking for the best Glock upgrades and accessories is like asking for the best accessories for a small block Chevy engine. There are a TON of amazing products that are highly regarded and very popular. But with a bit of determination, I found a few wildly popular accessories that Glock owners seem to not be […]
Continue reading →Magpul is one of the biggest firearms accessory manufacturers in the world and often considered one of the most ingenious. Magpul’s firearm accessories are second to none, and the stocks they make for weapons are terrific, showing innovation in a previously stagnant field. Magpul stocks can transform the weapon from an Average Joe rifle or […]
Continue reading →Our ancestors used to pack primitive gunpowder down crude iron tubes, light it with a match, point it in the general direction of their enemy, and hope the mass of smoke, fire, and randomly flying bits of metal might harm the folks downrange. Barring that, it was always good for instilling confusion and fear, provided […]
Continue reading →The SKS rifle is one the more famous Russian firearm designs due to its cheap price, its cheap and affordable ammunition, and its effectiveness. As many owners will testify the wooden stocks that come with their rifles from former Communist countries are in various states of disrepair. The old SKS wood stocks vary from absolutely […]
Continue reading →The main issue with most optics is that they are designed for one specific task and while most optics excel in one thing or another, they usually fail at something else. A good long range optic is poor at close range, and a close range optic is poor at long range. So what’s the answer? […]
Continue reading →The ACOG, also known as the Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight, is the ultimate AR 15 optic. The optic is designed around the AR platform and was initially made for police and military use. These optics widely issued by both the U.S. Marine corps, and the U.S. Army, and have found widespread acceptance among the troops […]
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