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Bolt-action vs. Semi-auto There is an ongoing debate as to whether someone should purchase a semi-automatic rifle or a bolt-action rifle for long-range precision shooting. There are a few key variances in both which make them very different, and probably contribute to the wide divergence in opinion. Typically, the bolt-action precision rifle is considered more […]
I guess all of the depleted uranium and lead we’ve been firing overseas in recent conflicts has got our government concerned. According to Washington, the The Army is switching from lead bullets in many small-caliber arms to “environmentally friendly” rounds. The new green bullets will slowly start to replace the M855 (5.56 mm) and the 7.62 […]
For those of you who are interested in long-range precision/sniping and are thinking about purchasing a sniper rifle, I would like to introduce to you one of my favorite rifles, the M40A5. There’s a plethora of rifles on the market that we can choose from, but for the most of us, they can be out […]
Today’s review comes to you from a Load Out Room reader. Hope you enjoy! – Nick The Heckler & Koch USP .45 Compact By Eric Maudsley m (Former Mil/LE) I’ve been in the military or law enforcement in some capacity for the last 24 years, so I’ve seen plenty of different guns come and go, […]
Before the price gouging of weapons, while I was stationed at Ft. Benning GA, I purchased an AK-47 (Romanian) at a local dealership for $174.00. I wanted an AK-47 after a few deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, everyone in those areas of operations had one and it seemed to serve its purpose for them just […]
What do you consider to be the best, everyday concealed carry ammo for your handgun and why? Does it have a tendency to over-penetrate a soft target? What do you take into consideration when choosing the type of ammo that you carry? These are only a few of the questions that you should ask yourself […]
Was asked recently to give my opinion on the FNX-45 Tactical so I have compiled a few of my thoughts and thought that I would share them with the community. When I first picked up the weapon, my first thought was, “Wow, this is really lightweight!” You can never go wrong with a lightweight pistol, […]
The RECCE/ Sniper Chest Rack was designed and developed on the battlefield by Special Operations Snipers. I know we hear the word “operator” being thrown around a lot when it comes to the military community or gear, but what makes it “operator” worthy? The word operator is in reference to Tier 1 special operations units, commonly referred […]
Taking an everyday carry or competition Glock to the shop to get a nice stippling job done on it is something that I’ve seen a lot of shooters doing lately. Sure, it looks really nice, especially with your favorite logo stippled into the grip, but why exactly are you doing it? When you take away the […]
I’m sure you’ve all heard the saying, “Train how you fight!” Here is a short clip of me and a Ranger brother on the range challenging and pushing each other to sharpen our skills. Having a partner with you on the range who will push you beyond what you are comfortable with is always a plus, […]
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