The most popular gun in the United States is without a doubt the AR-15. There are millions of these rifles in the hands of everyday citizens and with good reason. The AR platform is a versatile rifle that is also capable in self-defense situations and for hunting purposes (yes plenty of people us the AR-15 […]
The Media Is Trash
The title of this article shouldn’t come as a surprise, we know that the mainstream media is trash and that they paint pictures with blurry brush strokes. Most of the people who work at places like CNN, MSNBC, or the like are lying sacks of horse manure. So, I really shouldn’t be surprised that people […]
Colt Issues Voluntary Recall on Modern Sporting Rifles
Colt’s Manufacturing Company recently issued a safety recall for some of their modern sporting rifle platforms manufactured from March 5, 2021 onward. The safety recall only affects a small number of AR-15 style rifles, but if you bought a rifle from them during that timeframe it is recommended that you check the serial number as […]
How Much Does An AR-15 Weigh?
There is a lot of misinformation out there concerning the dynamics of America’s Rifle, the AR-15. One of the most recent aspects about this semi-automatic rifle that is coming under fire is apparently how much an AR-15 weighs. So, we thought we’d come out and answer the following question: How much does an AR-15 weigh? […]
5.56 NATO VS 6.8 SPC Ballistics, Recoil, Etc
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 […]
45-70 Govt VS 450 Bushmaster Ballistics (Trajectory, Recoil, History)
The battle of the big bores continues. So far we’ve compared 444 Marlin to .45-70, and 444 Marlin to .450 Bushmaster. This time around, the showdown is between 45-70 VS 450 Bushmaster. Let’s take a more in depth look at these two hard-hitting center fire, big bore rifle cartridges with the ultimate goal of ending […]
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 […]