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…

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…

While many people put great consideration into their rifle, ammo, magazine materials and even camo choices, how you plan to carry your magazines is frequently forgotten. Picking a method to carry your spare magazines can be just as vital as…

You may have been at the range recently when you noticed the guy next to you had a strange looking magazine seated in his AR. It is possible that this was an ordinary magazine that featured a wrap of some…

When discussing muzzle velocities of any round it is important to note that everything from barrel length, barrel twist, compensators, barrel material and even the weather will affect the velocity to some extent. Despite that some conclusions can be drawn…