Rifle

300 meter AR-15 run, stop and shoot (In the rain)

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, […]

Watch: Which rifle foregrips are best?

Lucas of T.REX Arms drops some knowledge bombs regarding foregrips on rifles. Why should we listen? The man fires some 1-2k rounds per week and practices extremely hard. With all of those rounds he’s learned quite a bit on what foregrips tend to work. In the following video he expounds upon that.

Special Operations member explains current rifle trends among team guys

If you’ve never had the pleasure of reading articles penned by Jeff Gurwitch I’d highly recommend it. Mr. Gurwitch gives us a rare glimpse into the current trends in rifle setups that he sees among Special Operations members in non-permissive environments. He compares these rifle trends to what is seen in the current competition world. […]

V Seven 11-Position Buffer Tube for the AR-15

V Seven Weapons Systems has been producing some killer products for the AR-15 for a while now, but the items that really make them stand out from the crowd are their parts made from titanium and 2055 lithium-aluminum alloy (which is better than 7075 aluminum in just about every way). Not long ago I had […]

CSW: Exclusive First Look at LMT’s ‘Confined Space Weapon’

Originally published on Tactical Life Lewis Machine & Tool’s innovation truly shines with its new CSW, or “Confined Space Weapon.” RELATED STORY — Gun Test: Lewis Machine & Tool’s LM8MWSLTFDE The CSW has a 10.5-inch, integrally suppressed barrel. The 1-in-7-inch-twist barrel is actually 8.2 inches long, with the suppressor making up the remainder. The barrel, gas […]

Upgrading the Ruger Precision Rifle

Previously I wrote an article about the Ruger Precision Rifle. In this video, I will show you a few minor upgrades that I’ve elected to do to suit my personal taste. The nice thing about this modular weapon system is that it’s loosely based on an AR-15 allowing you to use items that would normally […]

Russia’s RPK-74 LMG: A Faithful Servant Since 1974

Courtesy of Tactical Life When I was in Russia a little over 12 years ago, I had quite a few contacts with former Desantniks (paratroopers) and Spetsnaz operators and made it a point to ask them about the weapons they had used and their opinions of them. Since most had seen combat in Afghanistan or Chechnya, their views of weapons […]

Sig Sauer Rattler: Tactical-Life’s ‘Gun of the Month’ for September 2017

Courtesy of Tactical Life An outgrowth of the pistol-caliber MPX series, the modular MCX platform has turned heads ever since it was first introduced by Sig, and the latest Sig Sauer Rattler variants get our nod for “Gun of the Month” because of their reduced size. RELATED STORY: Daniel Defense DD5V2: Tactical-Life’s ‘Gun of the Month’ for August […]

RevolutionARy: The 5.56-Sized POF Revolution .308 Battle Rifle

Courtesy of Tactical Life The AR-15 is a great platform. It’s light and mobile and can be fired quickly and accurately. It just doesn’t have much of a punch. But what if you could take the best attributes of the AR-15 and chamber it in .308? Wouldn’t that be revolutionary?” I was sitting in Frank […]

SilencerCo Releases Maxim 50 Suppressed Muzzleloader | Non NFA Item

SilencerCo Releases First Ever 50 State Legal Suppressed Muzzleloader | Maxim 50 WEST VALLEY CITY, UT September 19, 2017 For the first time since the National Firearms Act (NFA) was created in 1934, civilians can enjoy suppressed shooting in all 50 states with SilencerCo’s latest innovation: the integrally suppressed Maxim 50 muzzleloader. In addition, this […]