Many factors go into how a weapon functions and the ballistics of your chosen projectile. 5.56 is absolutely fine as a combat cartridge. As long as you can move the bullet fast enough. But, is there a better option for all the other situations?
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Gunfight Science: SBRs in 5.56 Suck – Buy a .300 BLK
BY Clay Martin Published: October 20, 2016 { 92 comments }Long Range Digital Night Vision Riflescope? – $499.97 Photon XT Review (Deal of the Week)
BY Clay Martin Published: October 19, 2016 { 11 comments }When it comes down to it, not many of us have an unlimited budget when it comes to survival gear. So, while we might want the latest 10k night vision optic, most of us are on a tighter budget. But, thanks to Midsouth Shooters Supply, we have the $499.97 Photon XT.
Side Rail Fully Collapsable Stocks – Troy’s M7A1 and Tomahawk PDW Stock Systems
BY Fred Mastison Published: October 19, 2016 { 5 comments }As the interest in AR-15 rifles continues to grow, so does the desire to customize the guns to better fit our needs. For those wanting to downsize their AR beyond just a standard collapsible stock, enter the engineers and designers at Troy Industries. Long known for quality and innovation, Troy has presented two intriguing options for the serious rifle owner.
Hybrid Pump/Semi-Auto Scattergun? The TriStar TEC-12—Full Review.
BY Fred Mastison Published: October 19, 2016 { 8 comments }There are few firearms as versatile as the shotgun. The modern shotgun is a work of engineering prowess, but one seemingly insurmountable issue has been developing a semi-automatic that can fire the full range of loads. In these cases, you usually must revert back to a pump action. But what if you want one that can do everything?
Custom Ultralight Surgeon Scalpel Rifle—Full Review
BY Dave Bahde Published: October 18, 2016 { 14 comments }This project took awhile to put together, but it was worth it. Overall weight is minimal; almost light for a precision rifle. If you are looking for a truly precision rifle, then give the Surgeon Scalpel a solid look. If you want to lighten it up, then a Proof Research barrel should be your first upgrade.
Arsenal Halts Production of California Compliant Rifles
BY Max Slowik Published: October 13, 2016 { 15 comments }Arsenal, Inc. will no longer manufacture two models of California-compliant rifles due to recent changes to the state’s firearms laws.
Clay: Three Ways to Practice One-Handed Reloads
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: October 11, 2016 { 13 comments }Clay Martin walks you through three different ways to practice one-handed reloads. Which way is the best method? Well, watch, practice and then decide for yourself.
Mossberg MMR AR-15 New M-Lok & Sub MOA – Full Review
BY Wayne Lincourt Published: October 11, 2016 { 13 comments }When it comes down to it, the AR is a highly established and popular design. But, that does not mean there is no room for improvement. And if you can do that and still make it affordable, then all the better. The new an improved M-Lok MMR might just fit that bill.
Ruger’s Launching the New American Compact Pistol
BY Max Slowik Published: October 3, 2016 { 5 comments }Ruger has a new addition to the American pistol series, the American Compact pistol. The Compact is offered in 9mm with or without a manual thumb safety.
A 6-pound, sub-MOA, $999 5.56mm AR?—Full Review.
BY Tom McHale Published: October 3, 2016 { 9 comments }Based on sales figures and some good, old-fashioned SWAG math, there are somewhere in the neighborhood of 10 million AR-15 rifles floating around the country, give or take a couple of million. And guess where all that AR popularity started? Armalite.







