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What Barrel Length Do You Really Need for .223?

What Barrel Length Do You Really Need for .223?

By Chris Baker

You can spend weeks online debating ideal bullet weights, minimum velocity thresholds, and what actually matters for terminal performance with … Continued

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How To Use An AR-15

How To Use An AR-15

By Chris Baker

This installment of our Shooting 101 series is a tutorial covering the basic operation of the AR-15 rifle for the … Continued

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Why Won’t the Ruger Mini-14 Just Die? [Part 1]

Why Won’t the Ruger Mini-14 Just Die? [Part 1]

By Chris Baker

For at least couple of decades, the Ruger Mini-14 was America’s favorite semi-automatic rifle. But that time has passed. If … Continued

Nov 18, 2022Dec 5, 2022 Comments
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Battle of the 5.56 Mini-Scouts: Ruger Gunsite Scout vs. Mossberg MVP Patrol

Battle of the 5.56 Mini-Scouts: Ruger Gunsite Scout vs. Mossberg MVP Patrol

By Chris Baker

Whether you love scout rifles, or think they’re outdated and useless, the fact remains that there’s a thriving market for … Continued

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Annealing: Why Your Mil-Surp Ammo Brass Looks Weird

Annealing: Why Your Mil-Surp Ammo Brass Looks Weird

By Chris Baker

Have you ever bought rifle ammo and noticed discoloration around the case neck? Other shooters frequently ask us about that … Continued

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