Gear
What Are The Most Common Barrel Profiles For The AR-15?
If you’re new to semi-automatic rifle ownership, the odds are that your first acquisition will probably be an AR15 semi-automatic rifle with a standard barrel in the upper receiver. Although your rifle’s barrel may provide years of dependable range shooting or hunting trips, it’s highly likely that eventually, you’ll want to upgrade or modify your…
Read MoreWinchester Expands USA Ready Ammunition Offerings
Popular new calibers and bullet weights have been added to the USA Ready™ line of select grade ammunition products including 10mm, 6.5 Creedmoor and 6.5 PRC. The increasingly popular 10mm is now offered in both USA Ready full metal jacket (FMJ) for training and competition as well as in the USA Ready Defense™line for personal…
Read More$100 Million East Texas Ammo Plant
According to Thomas Net, a former ammunition plant used by Uncle Sam will be retooled and updated so that it can serve as the new primer plant for Expansion Ammunition. Reportedly, the company is laying out $100 million to transform the old Lone Star Army Ammunition Plant in Hooks, Texas into a state-of-the-art facility. The…
Read MoreRange vs. Carry Gear
Regular readers know I’m a huge fan of “consistency.” Reacting to a violent attack has enough problems without us creating more. For example, the “gun of the day” shooter who has a different type of handgun for each day of the week lacks consistency. Another inconsistency with concealed carry is too many variations on where…
Read MoreLow Power Variable Optic Vs. Red Dot Sights with A Magnifier
After several practice sessions at the range learning to manage the fundamental basics of shooting an AR15 with traditional iron sights, the next logical choice for most AR15 enthusiasts is upgrading the upper receiver of your rifle with an optical solution. In today’s optical market, you’ll discover several solutions, and picking the right one for…
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