Sometimes, this job is a real challenge. When tasked with looking at all the AR calibers out there, I went through all my fingers and toes—six times—to get a final count. Yup, people have cobbled up AR-type rifles in about 125 different calibers. Some of those don’t really count, because they are single-shot only, so […]
A Pair of Long-Range AR Rifles from Palmetto State Armory
This article originally appeared at Ammoland. In Long-Range AR Rifle Options: 6.5mm Creedmoor and .224 Valkyrie we talked about two great long-range cartridges for use in the AR-15 and AR-10 platforms. That was the theoretical part. Now it’s time to take a real-world look at both. What better way to do that than with a […]
Long-Range AR Rifle Options: 6.5mm Creedmoor and .224 Valkyrie
This article originally appeared at Ammoland. Two of the hottest long-range cartridges for general purpose use (if there is such a thing) are 6.5mm Creedmoor and the brand new .224 Valkyrie. The 6.5mm Creedmoor cartridge had its tenth birthday last year, so it’s not a new kid on the block. Developed by Hornady back in […]
The Brownells XM177 Colt Commando: Something Old and Something New
This article originally appeared at Ammoland. They say that those who don’t study history are bound to repeat it. However, in this case, I think it’s the other way around. The folk at Brownells did two things at the 2018 SHOT Show. They entered the firearms business, not just as a retailer, which they were […]
A Retro History of the Colt Commando XM177 Carbine
This article originally appeared at Ammoland. The most challenging part of the XM177 history is the profusion of names and nicknames for the actual rifle it represents. CAR-15 Model 607 Colt Commando Model 609 XM177 E1 Model 610 XM177 E2 Model 629 GAU-5/A Model 649 They’re all correct, at least in part. Back in the […]
Is Bigger Really Better? A Look at Big and Little ARs Downrange
This article originally appeared at Ammoland. We can all probably agree that AR-type rifles are great for shorter ranges, say zero to a couple hundred yards. But what happens when you start to move out to 400, 600, 800, or even 1,000 yards? Will an AR-15 reach that far with the right ammunition? Does an […]
How to Build a Super Cool Arctic Camo AR-15 Rifle
This article originally appeared at Ammoland. Hey, here’s an idea. Let’s build a super spiffy AR-15 rifle! Better yet, let’s build an AR rifle and then give it away to one of AmmoLand daily digest email readers! Thanks to Ammoland, Aero Precision, and Brownells, the super cool Aero Precision Arctic Camo AR-15 Rifle we’re going […]
Choosing the Right Parts and Components for Your Dream AR-15
This article originally appeared at Ammoland. Picking the right components makes all the difference when you’re building an excellent AR-15 rifle. We created this unique and super-cool Arctic Camo designed rifle from one of Aero Precisions DIY Custom Rifle Builder Kit with a carefully selected set of off the shelf components. Here’s the best part […]
New AR Optics Laser Sights From Bushnell
Three Laser Sight Systems Join the Popular AR Optics Line OVERLAND PARK, Kansas – October 16, 2017 – Bushnell, an industry leader in high-performance optical solutions, announces the addition of three high-end laser sights to its industry-leading line of AR Optics. Bushnell’s AR Optics line is already the category leader for MSRs. New this year, […]
A New Take On Steel Friendly Frangible Ammo
Let’s face it. Shooting steel targets is not only fun, but a great way to train. Combine the instant feedback of hits or misses with not having to walk down range and check targets every couple of minutes and you can focus on your shooting more than target monitoring. We’ve been using Polycase Ammunition for […]