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5.56 NATO Ballistics and Cartridge Guide

February 2, 2023 By Joshua Gillem

The 5.56 NATO is a cartridge in which I am very familiar. The reason why is that it is the primary cartridge used by the individual rifleman of my beloved Marine Corps. Granted, that was more than 20 years ago now but I still own a few boxes of it. Wow, I’m getting old. And […]

Filed Under: Ballistics, AR-15, Gun Info Tagged With: 223 remington, 5.56 nato, ar-15, ballistics

Is The AR-15 In Common Use?

December 29, 2022 By Joshua Gillem

There is a lot of debate outside of the gun industry about guns that are considered to be “in common use.” That phrase is significant because some people believe that in order for an American to be able to own a specific firearm, for legal use, it has to first be in common use. Or, […]

Filed Under: 2A, AR-15 Tagged With: 2a, ar-15, rifle, second amendment

Does My AR-15 Need A Muzzle Brake?

December 7, 2022 By Joshua Gillem

muzzle brake vs compensator

The AR-15 is the most popular firearm in the country, and with good reason: It is the most capable, widely available self-defense tool that most Americans can own. I won’t dissect that any further in this post, but suffice it to say that you’re here reading this article right now because you already own one […]

Filed Under: AR-15, Gun Info Tagged With: ar-15, muzzle brake, muzzle device, rifle

How To Buy A Budget (Sub $500) AR-15, Right Now

December 1, 2022 By Joshua Gillem

A lot of people make fun of those of us who buy budget minded gear. But, here’s the deal: At the end of the day if you can only afford an AR-15 from a budget company like PSA, it’s better than not having a capable defensive weapon at all. Period. End of story. I’m not […]

Filed Under: AR-15, Rifles Tagged With: ar-15, AR15, rifles

444 Marlin VS 450 Bushmaster Ballistics (Trajectory, Recoil, History)

October 31, 2022 By Joshua Gillem

We continue on in our battle of the big bores. Our previous post, 444 Marlin VS .45-70 GOVT was so popular I thought it wise to continue on and compare other big game hunting cartridges. Let’s take a more in depth look at each of these hard hitters, with the ultimate goal of ending up […]

Filed Under: Ammo, AR-15, Ballistics, Hunting Tagged With: 444 marlin, 450 bushmaster, ballistics, cartridge, hunting, rifle

6.5 Grendel Ballistics and Cartridge Guide

October 12, 2022 By Joshua Gillem

6.5 Grendel Ballistics: This 6.5 Grendel Ballistics chart shows 90 grain Federal American Eagle Varmint and Predator rounds: Muzzle 100 YDS 200 YDS 300 YDS Velocity (FPS) 3000 2641 2309 2002 Energy (FT/LB) 1798 1394 1065 801 Drop (Inch) / +1.7 0 -8.3 This 6.5 Grendel Ballistics chart shows 130 grain Federal Premium Gold Medal […]

Filed Under: Ballistics, Ammo, AR-15, Gun Info Tagged With: 6.5 grendel, ballistics, rifle ballistics

Report: The 2022 Lucid Optics Ballistic Summit

September 12, 2022 By Terry Nelson

Lucid Optics Ballistic Summit held at the NRA Whittington Center just south of Raton, New Mexico, kicked off again this year in early September, a pleasant time to be in the mountains of northern New Mexico for sure. This event is intended to give media outlets a look at current and upcoming products in the […]

Filed Under: Trade Shows, AR-15, Gun Info, Industry News, News Tagged With: conference, firearms, lucid optics, shooting, trade shows

Grovtec 2-Point Sabre Sling Review:  Ready for Personal Defense

September 1, 2022 By Eve Flanigan

Recently I had the chance to test a new sling by Grovtec, of Oregon. It’s called the Sabre and is a 2-point attachment style. I find it to be a good choice for a defensive long gun. Here’s why.  The Sabre is made of inch-wide nylon webbing. It’s very lightweight and flexible, adding very little […]

Filed Under: Gear Reviews, AR-15, Defensive Gun Tagged With: ar-15, review, rifle, sling

What Caliber Is An AR-15?

August 25, 2022 By Joshua Gillem

AR-15

The AR-15 is the most popular rifle in the United States. And, it may be the most popular gun, period, out of any gun in the United States simply because they’re readily available as pistols, too. While it’s true that the AR-15 is the most popular gun in the country, it’s also one of the […]

Filed Under: AR-15 Tagged With: 223 remington, 5.56 nato, ar-15, ar-15 pistol

Democrats and Their Gun Control keep Gun Sales Moving Forward

August 9, 2022 By Terry Nelson

This past week the House of Representatives passed the first federal “assault weapons” sales ban in nearly 30 years. The vote comes as no surprise after numerous recent mass shootings that includes the massacre at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. It is the result of a string of gun-control efforts that have moved through the […]

Filed Under: Industry News, AR-15, Gun Info, Opinion Tagged With: 2a, anti-gun, pro gun, second amendment

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