3 Reasons Why Rifles Have Long Barrels
When you head down to the gun store or out to the range you can see a variety of guns in many different designs, calibers, sizes and even varying lengths among the same style of guns. This might have you…
When you head down to the gun store or out to the range you can see a variety of guns in many different designs, calibers, sizes and even varying lengths among the same style of guns. This might have you…
When discussing rifles it’s easy to get confused on the different types. With terms like short barreled rifles, carbines and bull pups among others, thrown around you might be wondering what these terms even mean. Today we are going to…
When deciding what kind of trigger you want for your rifle the first thing you should consider is what the rifle came with. Is it a custom trigger, adjustable trigger or a mil-spec. Each of these have their advantages and…
Suppressors are a popular option for reducing the sound or “report” of your firearm. In this article we are going to be covering suppressors and their effect on barrel length specifically. You may already be aware that you need a…
Trigger pull is one of those parts of an AR that some shooters may not understand. However, a well tuned trigger pull that you are used to can make a world of difference in your shooting ability, especially when participating…
What is Magazine Capacity? Magazine capacity is the maximum amount of rounds that can fit into a single magazine. This generally varies anywhere from 3 rounds to 30 rounds depending on make and caliber. Some after market magazines exist that…
A 5.56 caliber round will kill a deer. Even without a perfect shot either a 75-grain or 77 grain 5.56 round carries enough force to put down a deer. However, you want to ensure you use bullets designed for hunting…
Many people tend to neglect upgrading the handguards on their ARs. No matter what type of build you are going for you should put at least some consideration in this area. Do you need a rail system? If so do…
Barrel length greatly affects accuracy. When firing standard Nato 5.56 ammo a barrel length longer than 24 to 26 inches becomes impractical as it begins to negatively affect the rounds ballistics. However, the practical length for a 5.56 barrel is…