Gun Cleaning: Finding the Happy Medium
As I was writing a different article, the subject of gun cleaning, maintenance, and properly lubricating firearms popped into my […]
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Barrel Harmonics: How Shooting With a Bayonet Attached Affects Accuracy
I shot two rifles that are set up to accept bayonets; a Springfield SA-16, a near perfect clone of the M16A2 and a Century Arms BFT-556.
Three-Dot Sights Suck and This is Why . . .
Having seen what I saw this morning, or perhaps more aptly, read what I read in the caption of a
Sorry, Conspiracists, the Temple Index Position is a Real Thing
I was shocked (shocked, I tell you!) to see so many comments focused on one Secret Service agent’s use of the “temple index” pistol ready position.
Try It: Ammunition To Go Launches a Free Custom Rifle Zeroing Tool for ARs
Generic battle zeros or 100-yard zeros may be fine for many general setups, but they often fall short once barrel length, muzzle velocity, and optic height are taken into account.
Silencer 101: How to Tune Your Suppressed AR Rifle Without an Adjustable Gas Block
If your suppressed AR-15 or AR10 isn’t running reliably — and you don’t have an adjustable gas system — feat
Coriolis Effect Explained: Why The Earth Makes You Miss
If you’re shooting past, say, 1,000 yards, you should be aware of how the rotation of the earth affects your bullet’s trajectory.
Home Defense Gun: A Trend-Defying Bedside Pistol
While my solution works for me, it won’t be the best for everyone, but I’ve done my mental homework to find what I’m comfortable having at my bedside. Have you?
Get This Wrong and Miss Your Shot: Parallax Adjustment [VIDEO]
It ain’t “side focus,” y’all! What’s that parallax dial for on the side of your scope? What does it do and how do you use it?
Mounting Your Red Dot Sight: The Screws Matter
If there’s a downside or Achilles heel to red dots on pistols versus good old irons, it’s the requirement to use threaded screws to secure either the mounting plate and/or the optic itself to the slide.