Rifle

Steyr Celebrates 40th Anniversary of the AUG with the New STG 77

Courtesy of Tactical Life Let’s travel back in time to 1977. Jimmy Carter was in the White House, KISS was the biggest band in the world, the first “Star Wars” film had just hit theaters, and Steyr Mannlicher designed the short-stroke, gas-piston-operated Steyr AUG, which was adopted by the Austrian Army as its official battle rifle […]

Proof Research | 850 Yard Head Shot

The Ruger Precision Rifle is a very accurate and affordable rifle right out of the box. Advertising sub minute of angle accuracy from the factory cold hammer-forged 4140 chrome-moly steel barrel. Having shot almost 1000 rounds through the trusty steel barrel, I can concur with Rugers accuracy claims. Attending several long range shooting classes at […]

Video | The Aero Precision M16A4

There are many M16A4 clones out there. Some built better than others. Some completely correct (FN for example) and others that are pretty close (Aero Precision). In the following video I talk about the M16A4 clone in general and why I like the Aero Precision build.

FN America Releases 2 New California-Legal FN 15 Rifles

Courtesy of Tactical Life FN America just announced it is putting out two new California-compliant FN 15 rifles for those of you boxed in by the Golden State’s stringent firearms regulations. RELATED STORY: FN Military Collector Series – Three Frontline Legends Both the FN 15 Tactical Carbine II CA and FN 15 DMR II CA are outfitted with […]

Ultralight AR-15 Build Part 2 | The Upper

In part two of my ongoing series detailing an ultralight AR-15 build, I’m covering the upper receiver. The goal of this rifle is to come in under 6 lbs with for the rifle, suppressor and optic. Part I in the series dissected the lower, so let’s break down the parts list of the top half. […]

6.5 Sniper: Shooting the H-S Precision HTR in 6.5 Creedmoor

Courtesy of Tactical Life It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of the 6.5 Creedmoor. Over the past few years, I’ve spent some serious quality time behind rifles chambered for this long-range cartridge. There are so many things to like about the 6.5 Creedmoor that it is a wonder it has not caught on […]

Inland’s Advisor M1 Pistol Is a Solid Piece of WWII History

Courtesy of Tactical Life Among the arms of World War II, few are as distinct as the M1 Carbine. Compared to the M1 Garand, the M1 Carbine was a featherweight at just over 5 pounds unloaded. Even by modern AR standards, that is incredibly light. This in turn made the little rifle incredibly popular with troops […]

More on the SIG MCX Virtus

Courtesy of Breach Bang Clear The SIG MCX Virtus, released a little earlier this month, is SIG’s “free gun of the month.” You still have a few days to get in on the drawing, which you can do online here on the SIG SAUER promotion page. The specific version up for grabs is their Virtus Patrol. Here’s […]

Wilson Combat AR9: Tactical-Life’s ‘Gun of the Month’ for July 2017

Courtesy of Tactical Life Let’s face it: Pistol-caliber ARs are all the rage these days, combining the resurgence of the 9mm and the popularity of America’s favorite rifle platform — that’s why our top pick for this month is the Wilson Combat AR9. It’s got all the Wilson enhancements you’d expect, like a Rogers Super-Stoc, […]

Russian PP-19 Bizon | Scorpion Of The Motherland

PP-19 Bizon: Scorpion Of The Motherland Submachine guns had been Russia’s forte’ during the Second World War, when several million copies were produced of the PPSH-41 and PPS-43 variants. With millions available, tactician’s found that employment of such weapons spurred creation of a new doctrine of warfare, where firepower was favored over accuracy. This innovation would […]