What is the best precision rifle? Sniper and precision rifles are mostly enjoyed by target shooting enthusiasts and hunters. While you can’t get the top-of-the-line rifles utilized by special forces in the military, there are plenty of civilian rifles that are ideal for these purposes. Let’s break down some of the best sniper and precision… Continue reading The Best Sniper & Precision Rifles
Month: April 2022
The Ultimate Guide to AR-10 Lowers: History, Expertise, and Precision
More than most firearms, the AR platform stands as a hotbed of innovation and an endless pursuit of raw capability. Building an AR-10 from the ground up isn’t just about assembling parts; it’s about understanding the legacy of a rifle that has shaped history. Just as every great monument requires a robust foundation, your AR-10… Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to AR-10 Lowers: History, Expertise, and Precision
IWI Intros a Sniper Rifle Variant of the Galil Ace
Israel’s IWI has had a bunch of success marketing their Galil Ace model rifles around the world with at least a dozen countries having adopted them for military use in the past decade. They even signed lucrative licensing deals with countries as diverse as Chile, Ukraine, and Vietnam to make them locally. AK-based with better… Continue reading IWI Intros a Sniper Rifle Variant of the Galil Ace
Magpul has three new 9mm drums
Magpul has been killing it in the dependable 50- and 60-round drum business in the past few years. Sure, these types of mags have been around for decades, but Magpul’s actually work, so there’s that. The three newest in the collection– all priced at a “they cost what they cost” $124– are 50 rounder 9mm… Continue reading Magpul has three new 9mm drums
Noveske teases a new, possibly more affordable AR line
Going back to at least 2014, Oregon’s Noveske shop sold what they called “Chainsaw” parts, limited runs and availabilities of blemished and cosmetically imperfect receivers or handguards sold as a part. However, this week they announced a temporary retirement of the name, saying that moving forward blems would be known as the B-Line, a name… Continue reading Noveske teases a new, possibly more affordable AR line
Grant’s ‘Lost’ Revolvers up for Auction
If you have a cool million or three just lying around and some space in your gun safe, a pair of vintage Civil War-era cap-and-ball revolvers that had vanished for decades is now up for grabs. Rock Island is auctioning a matched set of engraved Remington New Army revolvers presented around 1863 to then-Major General… Continue reading Grant’s ‘Lost’ Revolvers up for Auction
The Best 7.62×39 AR Barrels
While most AR-15s are built with .223 or 5.56 barrels, an alternative is a 7.62×39 AR barrel. The 7.62×39 cartridge was developed by the Soviet Union in 1943 and used in weapons like the SKS, RPD, AK-47, and RPK. While this round is not as accurate as other cartridges, it does have its purpose in… Continue reading The Best 7.62×39 AR Barrels
A Guide to Shotgun Chokes
Chokes are fantastic tools for modern hunting and target shooters to improve performance. If you want to shoot longer range more effectively with your shotgun, you will need a shotgun choke. The question is, what kind of shotgun choke should you get? Well, there are plenty of choke tubes to choose from. Thankfully we will… Continue reading A Guide to Shotgun Chokes
Nighthawk salutes the Bootleggers and Untouchables
Nighthawk Custom continues to make the occasional showcase pistol to highlight just what they can do in their Arkansas shop. In Nighthawk fashion, their latest creation is a .45ACP M1911A1 but it is not like anything else in their catalog. The Prohibition Nighthawk Custom 1911 is a unique handgun featuring both the good and bad… Continue reading Nighthawk salutes the Bootleggers and Untouchables
Kimber, Leupold, Mission First team up for Ukrainian arms run
Kimber, with a little help from their friends, announced last week that the company is sending 220 guns to help fight the Russians. The guns include 200 R7 Mako series 9mm pistols (along with 800 spare magazines) and 20 assorted tactical bolt-action rifles in .308. Leupold equipped the rifles with Mark 4 LR/T 3.5-10×40mm scopes,… Continue reading Kimber, Leupold, Mission First team up for Ukrainian arms run