Optical technology and rifle scopes have been used by hunters, specialized troops, and police officers for over a century. In the last fifteen years, though, the optics industry **has skyrocketed**. Nowadays, nearly every soldier and police officer’s rifle are topped with some form of optic, be it a red dot, fixed, or variable optic. These…
Most shooters, even if they know a bit about rifles, get that some math helps in hitting targets precisely. They’re aware this math is out there, but **they’ll probably never** use it for their shooting. Those looking to shoot with precision and to put rounds in as small a group as possible or those looking…
In October 1954, George Sullivan’s leadership saw the birth of the ArmaLite Division at Fairchild Engine and Aircraft Company. They started creating the AR-1 “Parasniper” rifle, a light weapon for paratroopers. The AR-5 survival rifle for downed aircrew and pilots of the U. S. Air Force immediately followed the development of the AR-1. While testing…
The AR-15 ranks as the most popular rifle across the United States. This popularity isn’t surprising; it’s light, precise, budget-friendly, and a breeze to use. The carbine variants of these rifles are especially light and handy and dominate the military and police market. What we saw as the rifle was adopted by more and more…
When talking about guns, **bullets** come in tons of varieties. They can be different **sizes in mm**, have various amounts of **charge**, and even weigh differently. In this article, we will look at the latter and talk about how to pick the right bullet weight for your purposes. The key to bullet weight is picking…
Why get a shiny new AR15 from the store when building your own can save lots of money? If you’re a gun enthusiast, you might have known by now that the AR15 features among the most popular rifles in the whole of the US. This is mainly based on the fact that it comes with…
The .357 Magnum and .44 Magnum are famous for their blazing speed and strong punch in handguns and carbines. Both trace their origin to the United States (though at slightly different times). And they find widespread use in shooting, hunting, and self-defense. With that said, different people have aired their views and opinions on how the two cartridges…
Sport shooters today choose between two kinds of ammunition: centerfire and rimfire. While these terms might seem like not a big deal, they can make a huge difference in the quality, function, and performance of your weapon. What is the main difference between centerfire and rimfire ammunition? It all has to do with the location…
Wondering how far a .22 caliber air rifle can reach? The answers are all laid out right here! This 2024 guide explains everything about it in clear and simple language. Excited to learn? Let’s jump in! I’m going to cut to the chase and give you all the information you need. We’ll talk about how…
Mounting your scope the right way is super important. When a rifle teams up with an optic, it aims for the best accuracy, plain and simple. So, mounting an optic improperly goes against the grain and point of the weapon in the first place. Improper mounting can refer to a variety of different things (rings…
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