Those of us who build our own AR’s invariably come across the debate: should I use upper and lower receivers made from 6061-T6 or 7075-T6 aluminum? For many, it’s a no brainer. 7075-T6, right, because 7075-T6 is mil-spec for M4 Carbine uppers and lowers, as determined by the U.S. Military. Right? Not so fast. While 7075-T6 has … Read more
A debate that has been fought for around 50 years, which round to choose? The 30-06 vs .308 cartridge battle has been fought for a long time and it largely comes down to your personal preference and desires, but we will discuss the pros, cons, and everything in between here in this article. History Behind the 308 … Read more
AR-15’s for Deer and Hog Hunting? Every fall, the same argument gets churning in the chatrooms and on the hunting websites: is an AR-15 chambered in .223 Rem/5.56 NATO “enough gun” for deer and hog hunting? The short answer: Hell, yes! Despite the nay sayers–and there are many–thousands of hunters fil their deer tags with … Read more
Matching bullet weight to twist rate is vital for maximum accuracy. How do you know which twist rate is right for you? In the 1960’s, when the 5.56×45 and the accompanying AR platform debuted, but rifles had barrels with twist rates of 1:14 inches, or one full rifling twist for every 14 inches of barrel. … Read more
When it comes to carry a gun on your person, you have a lot of different types of gun holster options to choose from. Some holsters are meant for concealed carry, while others for open. Others are meant to be for your hip, while some are for your ankle. There are a range of different … Read more