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…
Length of pull refers to the distance from the buttstock of your rifle to the middle of the trigger. This is important as it determines if the gun fits you properly. This will determine comfort and how your site alignment…
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…
The other day my brother called me up to ask if it was legal to hunt with the AR-15 that he had recently received as a gift. I explained to him that the short answer was: It is legal to…
An AR15 is a very common rifle available for purchase by civilians in many parts of the world. It is very popular in the US. Most “Ar15’s” are modeled on the ArmaLite AR-15 design and was originally available only in…
