The caliber wars rage on. But I don’t handle this topic the same way everyone else does. My main goal with this blog is education and I only want to help you understand the facts about the calibers so you can make the best possible choice. I will choose a winner at the end of […]
AR-15
Where Should I Mount The Red Dot on My AR-15?
I was recently wandering around a gun page where there is a healthy amount of discussion back and forth on various topics. One of the members posted a picture of his AR-15 and the red dot was mounted on the handguard’s rail. The member was accosted by the know-it-alls in the group, made to feel […]
224 Valkyrie Ballistics Charts and Cartridge Guide
224 Valkyrie Ballistics: The 90 Grain Sierra Matchking BT HP rounds from Federal reach a muzzle velocity of 2,700 FPS with 1,457 LB/FT of energy. At 100 yards energy drops to 1,291 LB/FT with the velocity of 2,542. 224 Valkyrie Ballistics Charts: This 224 Valkyrie ballistics chart shows 90 Grain Federal Premium Gold Medal Sierra […]
CMMG Banshee Review
A while back I was in search for a new pistol caliber AR-15. My goal was to find something that was short enough that I could stick in a bag for self-defense scenarios where more firepower than what my sidearm provided, was needed. That bag would eventually become my get home bag and I have […]
Top 9 Best AR-15 Upgrades and Accessories
The AR-15 is called “America’s Rifle” for a reason. Not only is this rifle the most popular one in these United States of America, but they’re also the easiest to customize. Because they’re so easy to customize, there are hundreds of different products from many different manufacturers available. This means that you can make your […]
Best AR-15 Manufacturers and Brands [2021]
Who makes the best AR-15s? Top Tier AR-15 Manufacturers: Bravo Company Daniel Defense FN Herstal LaRue Tactical Lewis Machine and Tool (LMT) LWRC Noveske POF SIG Sauer Geissele Best Mid-Tier AR-15 Manufacturers: Aero Precision Colt CMMG Best Budget Tier AR-15 Manufacturers: Palmetto State Armory Ruger S&W Rock River Why the AR-15? I think we can […]
M16A4 Clone: Aero Precision Review
Aero Precision Review: M16A4 Clone Smaller is better is the current attitude with weaponry inside and out. The military is loving shorter rifles with the M4 ruling, and the MK18 is the choice for Spec Ops dudes around the military. The Army is even adopting a new SMG in small numbers. The civilian industry also […]
5.56 NATO VS 7.62X39 Ballistics, Recoil, Etc
Welcome to caliber wars. It’s not necessarily my goal to pick an all out winner. Instead, my goal with this cartridge comparison is to help educate you so you’re better prepared to pick out what is best for you. All of what I say in this article is based on actual experience as I own […]
Pistol Caliber Carbine Uses
Many questions have been asked about the pistol caliber carbine regarding its use, history, and why they’re so popular for today’s gun owners. Many folks don’t see the purpose, and a lot of others seem to think this is nothing more than a fad that will pass. None of the above is technically true as […]
Leupold Mark 5 Scope Review
This is an update to a scope review we first published in August of 2018. Leupold has long been recognized as a producer of quality hunting scopes. Until recently, I was unacquainted with the company’s offerings of tactical riflescopes. In a range test of their new Mark 5 3.6-18 x 44mm scope, I found some […]
