Big Horn Armory, based in Cody, Wyoming, specializes in producing high-caliber, big-bore firearms. The company was founded with the intent to offer powerful weapons that blend traditional craftsmanship with modern engineering. Big Horn Armory is best known for its lever-action rifles and has a reputation for using premium materials and robust construction methods. Their decision […]
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308 Winchester vs. 7.62 NATO: What’s The Difference?
Proud to present an article from our new contributor, Ben Wilson! When it comes to rifle cartridges, few debates ignite as much fervor as the comparison between the 308 Winchester and the 7.62 NATO. While similar in appearance and performance, these two cartridges have key differences that set them apart. Understanding these differences is crucial […]
1000 Meter Accuracy With the 6mm Aero Precision Solus
Proud to present an article from Forest Bruton, one of our local LoadoutRoom Team members and contributors. I was looking for an off-the-shelf bolt rifle to fill in for my MPA BA Pro in 6mm Creedmoor. After shopping around all the options, I determined it would be the Solus. After watching countless reviews in many […]
H&K MP-5 Sub-Machinegun: Famous but not Friendly
Zenith Firearms is making a new pistol braced MKE Z-5RS which has all the fun of the original without the tax stamp or a felony. The Zenith guns are every bit as fun as the originals and much easier to buy and maintain. The CDI (Chicks Dig It) factor on these guns is off the scale. […]
The 450 Bushmaster – Big Bore AR Calibers Part II
The AR 15 comes in nearly any configuration you can think of. What started as a 5.56 caliber rifle has slowly shifted to a rainbow’s worth of calibers. This included a number of big-bore calibers that take the AR 15 from a .223 caliber weapon to a .45 caliber rifle. Today we are looking at […]
The Maxim Defense CQB Stock: Short and Sweet
The Maxim Defense CQB Stock is a strong, comfortable, durable and compact stock that is made for real-world use. The Maxim CQB Stock weighs in at just 18.59 oz and has a housing made of 7075 Aluminum Alloy where they’ve smartly placed QD mounts. When closed, the stock measures just 5.375″ and extends out to […]
Suppressing the AR-15: The Good and Bad
I pulled the trigger on my MK18 with a surefire suppressor mounted and looked back at Jason, an active duty military police officer, “That’s actually still kind of loud” he exclaimed while replacing his Peltor headset onto his ears. And it was. An AR-15 chambered in 5.56 is never particularly quiet due to a variety of factors. However, if you are […]
The Soviets and the 5.45×39: Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Flattery
The lineage of the 5.45 x 39mm rifle round that is commonly found in the AK-74 rifles all around the world can in a weird way trace its lineage back to the 5.56 x 45mm that NATO and the United States Military uses. Way back in the 1950’s what was then known as the Soviet […]
How to Build an AR-15: A Beginner’s Guide
You do not always have to go to a gun store to purchase an AR-15. Surprised? I know I was when I first ventured into the hobby of building custom AR-15s. Some of you may not know, but building your own AR-15 is actually quite simple. However, if you do not know anything about the […]
Sniper’s Choice | Bolt-action vs. Semi-auto precision rifles
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 […]