Shotguns. While the ol’ scattergun doesn’t see such widespread use in the tactical fields as it used to, there is no doubt that a shotgun still makes an almighty mess of things at close range. This is why shotguns (and their wielders) were such a despised enemy on the fields of WW1 and WW2. American […]
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Ranger sniper discusses getting on the rifle
One of the best sayings I heard as a Ranger was, “the experts don’t have a bunch of secret knowledge, they’ve just mastered the basics”. Mastering your standard shooting positions, trigger control and sight alignment are the vast majority of what is needed to shoot precisely. Every now and then, former Ranger sniper team-leader Ryan […]
5.11 AMP 72 pack: Carrying its own weight
One of the highlights of this years SHOT Show was 5.11′s Las Vegas retail store meet-and-greet event. A huge number of 5.11 employees traveled from all over the country to be a part of it, and it was well worth attending. Present there were sales reps, PR reps and product designers. Scott Lambert, the lead […]
Nikon Monarch 3K Rangefinder: Stabilized point of view
As technology marches forward, the limits of what was once thought barely possible have been pushed farther and farther forward. One mile shots were once a thing of legend (or fantasy) but are now within the envelope for many shooters. Long range hunting used to mean 200 yards for many hunters, now we have marksmen […]
Ladies V Seven Nightingale | Quick Look
“I would like to see every woman know how to handle guns as naturally as they know how to handle babies.” Annie Oakley. If you’ve been reading Loadoutroom articles for long, you’ve likely spotted more than a couple V Seven rifle and parts reviews and references. Owner Joel Allen has been working hard to push […]
V Seven Weapon Systems Enlightened AR-15: Long live the King
I’ve featured a large number of AR15 parts from V Seven Weapons Systems in build articles on this site. The reason is simple, they are at the bleeding edge of AR parts quality. This stems from their investment in high-tech alloys (such as 2055 lithium-aluminum, titanium and magnesium blends) as well as a commitment to excellence. However, […]
How the M-16 and AR-15 work | Detailed animation
When Eugene Stoner designed the AR-10 platform in the late 1950s, it is unlikely he could have imagined the success this rifle (and it’s progeny) would achieve. While the total number of AR platform rifles in civilian hands isn’t known, estimates range from 2-30 million. Combine that with the multitude of M-4’s and other descendants […]
Is 6.5 Creedmoor Really Better Than .308?
If anyone tries to tell you that the old battle horse known as .308 Winchester (alternatively, 7.62×51 NATO) is washed up, you’ll know right away they’re either drinking the kool-aid or are drastically ill-informed as to hunting and war history. The effectiveness of the .308 has been shown for many decades in deserts, rice paddies […]
AR500 Body Armor Put To The Test
We here at Loadoutroom.com love our guns, armor and gear. We love using them, testing them, reading about them and writing about them. When we’re not doing all that, we’re watching funny videos online about people using them, testing them, et cetera. While FPSRussia was once the heavyweight champion of gun channels, sad events laid the channel […]
4 Essential tips for building your Man Cave
In a modern world filled with soyboys and politically correct warriors, the Man Cave is the ultimate sanctuary for the blue-blooded, spiritual descendants of Erik the Red or Godfrey of Bouillon. One can reach back to history and quickly pick out the inspiration for the man cave, the Warrior’s Den or Viking Longhouse were places where men […]