The Coriolis Effect as a variable which affect the bullet flight both on the horizontal and the vertical plane of the trajectory. But what exactly is Coriolis Effect? When talking about ballistics, the Coriolis Effect refers to the deflection on the trajectory of the bullet generated by the spinning motion of the Earth. Its effect […]
Hunting an Accurate Load for your .308 Rifle? Wideners Can Help.
Wideners has been around since 1978, selling reloading equipment and shooting supplies. Known largely as a great source for powder and projectiles to reload with, Wideners also offers a wide variety of factory ammo. When you are looking for an accurate load for your rifle, you need to try different bullet weights and loads to […]
Steyr Arms to add manufacturing at Alabama operation in $2.9M expansion
Steyr Arms announced today it will invest $2.9 million to add a manufacturing component to its Alabama facility, a key assembly and distribution hub for the firearms maker. The project will create up to 10 jobs, according to the Birmingham Business Alliance. The company’s Jefferson County location is its only U.S. subsidiary that imports, distributes and […]
NSWC Crane is Looking for Three New Close Range Optics
The Rangers have the Aimpoint T2 and Special Forces Command has the Aimpoint M68 optic. What is the next big thing? Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane (NSWC-Crane), shopping for SOCOM, has issued a pre-solicitation notice that it intends to purchase new optics for small arms. NSWC Crane is looking for three optical systems, the Miniature Aiming […]
Kimber Has Evolved the Revolver: K6S Range Report
The Kimber K6s revolver is designed for high performance concealed carry. With 6 rounds of .357 Magnum or .38 Special, K6s compact revolvers provide a small package with mild recoil and the power needed for concealed carry, back-up or home protection. The Kimber K6s’ small frame, two-inch barrel and 1.39 inch diameter cylinder are machined […]
Blitzkrieg Hydraulic Buffer: The Solution for Direct Blowback Pistol Caliber AR’s
Blitzkrieg Components has partnered with KynShot to develop a game-changing new 9mm AR-15 hydraulic buffer. Taming the violent direct blowback forces in the 9mm system, it turns your 9mm AR carbine into the smooth-running, soft-recoiling, fast-shooting precision tool it always wanted to be. Most impressive: It comes with a limited warranty: 10 years or one million rounds. […]
Aero Precision Builders Kit: Custom Build at a Factory Price
Every month, Aero Precision produces a Limited Edition Builders Set. Working with some of the industries best cerakoters, hydrodippers, each month they team up produce a masterpiece of custom firearms art at builder’s prices. You get matched high quality Aero Precision parts and custom Cerakote. For June they out did themselves, with Burnt Bronze Woodland. […]
Balanced Ammunition Delivery System for the M240 and MG3 Machine Guns
Mounting Solutions Plus (MSP) announces that they are now the exclusive exporter of the Balanced Ammunition Delivery System (B.A.D.S.) for the FN MAG/M240 and German MG3 Machine Gun. The new Balanced Ammunition Delivery System (B.A.D.S.) revolutionizes the M240 weapon system. The B.A.D.S. system replaces the current ammo box under the weapon and produces a balanced […]
P226RX: Integrated Optics, Organic Design All From One Company
For decades, the SIG P226 handguns have been proven in combat. SIG Sauer has just taken the P226 into the next century with an integrated slide-mounted reflex optic, the ROMEO1. SIG is the first company to build the gun and the reflex optic, they were, literally, made for each other. Designed as SIG’s entrant in […]
Blue Force Friday: The Vickers Sling: Adjustable Excellance for Rifles and Machineguns
What is new is old. That might not be exactly fair to say about the Vickers Sling due to its designer, Larry Vickers. When I hit the tactical shooting scene in 2009 it was all three points and one points. Two point slings were for boot camp and the parade deck. They were old school. […]