AR-10s seem to be on the rise. My theory is that everyone already has an AR-15 (or three) and are looking for something a little different. .308 ammunition is plentiful, and if you shop smartly can be found for under $0.50 per round. The extra whallop, increased hunting potential, and tribute to Eugene Stoner’s original […]
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Xanthos-Lite: Lightest AR-10 Receiver On The Market
Over the last few years, AR-style rifles chambered in 7.62 mm/.308 Win., have grown in popularity with various shooting communities. In fact, AR-10 rifles are one of the fastest growing segments in shooting sports, especially among those who build personal AR platforms. Unfortunately, while most AR-10 rifles are known for rugged reliability, they are also […]
The Marine Corps upgrades its sniper rifle
The Marine Corps has been long overdue for an updated standard issue precision rifle or “sniper rifle”, finally after a good deal of testing and evaluation, the Mk13 Mod 7 has been selected for the role. The Mk13 Mod 7 is essentially an Accuracy International AX series bolt action rifle. The rifle will provide not only […]
Watch Lucille Bat VS .50 BMG: VSO Gun Channel
The VSO Gun Channel’s #50calFriday gets a visit from Negan and his bat Lucille. This was a special Mock-up from Praetorian Ventures Emulating the Walking Dead featuring Negan’s weapon of choice, Lucille, a baseball bat clad in barbed wire as portrayed by Jeffrey Dean Morgan. VSO took a hard swing at this baby with the […]
Russia’s new service rifles: Soviet firepower with an American flare
Few rifles have achieved the legendary status of the Soviet rifle of choice: the Kalashnikov AK-47. Its price, reliability and .30 caliber stopping power have made it a favorite among gunslingers everywhere from Third World dictatorships to high-end gun collections. Its legacy even continues to thrive in the Russian military today, in the form of the […]
The Latest in the SAINT™ Line is Here: The SAINT and SAINT EDGE Short-Barreled Rifles (SBR)
Springfield Armory’s SAINT AR-15 series expands to include the all-new SAINT and SAINT EDGE SBR, featuring 11.5” barrels – selected as the best balance between length and ballistic performance of the 5.56 cartridge. The SAINT SBR with a forged lower receiver, and the SAINT EDGE SBR with a lightened billet lower, provide superior accuracy thanks […]
Ruger Reinvents Rimfire Line Up
Over the last 50 years almost everyone who has been introduced to shooting has eventually owned a Ruger 10/22. The curse of having the same product line that has largely unchanged over the last 50 years is that the market has been extremely saturated. The executives and design team at Ruger noticed this and over […]
Ultimate Bullpup, Ultimate Pistol-Caliber Carbine: J68
Earlier we gave you a first look at the new Jard J68 in 9mm. Since then a few things have come to light that you should know before watching the video below. Jard Inc makes nearly everything in house, including their barrels. The exterior design was inspired by the need for a true “truck gun” […]
Innovative Arms W.A.R | Adjustable gas receiver
As the AR-15 platform has evolved from its origins as a plastic-furnished sporting rifle, to the nearly indistinguishable PDW’s and long range precision rifles of the modern era, the number, and type of accessories and options has increased exponentially. With variances in barrels and calibers, came adjustable gas blocks to mitigate excess blowback. Longer rails […]
The Peshmerga and the AK-47, the World’s Most Enduring Rifle
Like most armies in this part of the world, the Peshmerga’s go-to weapon is the AK-47/AKM. Sure, they have the G36 and a few M16/M4s floating around (usually with officers), but the Kalashnikov is the name of the game. What makes it fascinating is the number of variants and origins that you can find in the […]