AR-15’s for Deer and Hog Hunting? You Bet!

AR-15’s for deer and hog hunting

AR-15’s for Deer and Hog Hunting?  Every fall, the same argument gets churning in the chatrooms and on the hunting websites: is an AR-15 chambered in .223 Rem/5.56 NATO “enough gun” for deer and hog hunting? The short answer: Hell, yes! Despite the nay sayers–and there are many–thousands of hunters fil their deer tags with … Read more

Understanding Twist Rate for the 5.56

Understanding Twist Rate for the 5.56

Matching bullet weight to twist rate is vital for maximum accuracy. How do you know which twist rate is right for you? In the 1960’s, when the 5.56×45 and the accompanying AR platform debuted, but rifles had barrels with twist rates of 1:14 inches, or one full rifling twist for every 14 inches of barrel. … Read more

Different Types of Gun Holsters

Different Types of Gun Holsters

When it comes to carry a gun on your person, you have a lot of different types of gun holster options to choose from. Some holsters are meant for concealed carry, while others for open. Others are meant to be for your hip, while some are for your ankle. There are a range of different … Read more

How To: Choosing the Right Scope Magnification

Choosing the Right Scope Magnification

Rifle scopes come in all sorts of magnification ranges, everything from fixed magnification, up to 25x or more. Just because a scope offers 25x magnification, is it right for you? Probably not. Most hunters and target shooters don’t actually require that high of range and it will actually detract from the other qualities of your … Read more