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 […]
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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? […]
Brass Goat AR-15 Brass Catcher
With shooting and reloading supplies remaining in short supply, maintaining those supplies has become more critical than ever. Even if you’re not a reloader, picking up your brass may now be worth the effort. Prices for clean yellow brass in my area are now in the $2.25 to $2.50 range per pound. This means that […]
308 Winchester VS 30-06 Springfield Ballistics
Welcome to caliber wars. We handle this topic a little different than everyone else does, in that our goal isn’t necessarily to pick a winner. Though, I will tell you which I choose, personally. This time around, we’ll be comparing the essentials of 308 Winchester and 30-06 Springfield. 308 Winchester vs 30-06 Which one is […]
Why A Get Home Bag Makes Sense, And What I Put in Mine
I’ve been utilizing what I call a “get home bag” for quite some time now. This bag has changed over time to fit my needs and my growing concerns about the state of the outside world. What I mean, is that as I’ve deemed the world more dangerous, my get home bag has gotten more […]
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 […]
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 […]
Stag Arms Review: Left Handed AR-15
Stag Arms Review This is an update to an original article published in March, 2019. I have owned and still own several different makes and models of AR rifles and pistols, from 9mm to 7.62 NATO, direct impingement and gas piston guns from the likes of Adams Arms, Anderson Manufacturing, Bushmaster, Colt, CMMG, New Frontier, […]
