Why are Colt 14.5 Socom Barrels So Accurate?
Maybe you have read on forum X, Y, or Z that a user states “Colt Socom barrels are incredibly accurate!”… or that “My Colt Socom barrel is more accurate than…read more →
The New Rifleman
In pursuit of practical marksmanship.
Author: lothaen
DI Optical FC1 Review: Tough and Tiny
Lothaen here: I would like to introduce you to our guest writer who has recently stepped in to assist me with product reviews! While I was engrossed in the first Straight…read more →
Aero Precision M4E1 + Atlas S-One Builder’s Set
Good times are hard times. That’s the nature of the firearm industry. During hard times, things were good for manufacturers. A fearful citizenry purchased and armed up with AR15’s at…read more →
Accuracy Testing the Vintage Colt SP1 at Looserounds.com
Impressive groupings from a rifle older than me. Shawn at LooseRounds.com accuracy tested a SP1 and produced some eye opening groups. Moral of the story? Reloading is an essential art…read more →
Kerm-Lock Universal Rail Adapter: Making Standard Hand-guards Modular Again
Modular rails got you down? Wish your A2 could accept some M-Lok goodness without ruining the classic lines? Your department won’t let you change the circa 1990 issued carbine and…read more →
Two Are Better Than One: Red Dots and Irons
Lately I have witnessed TONS of discussion online about how back up iron sights are becoming un-necessary. The story is this: Veteran notes that he has never seen a AimPoint fail…read more →
NRA… That Was Premature.
It’s hard to fathom the NRA’s strategy here. Capitulation is not a position of strength. Your job, right now, is to call your Senator and Congressional representatives to ensure that…read more →
AR15 Trigger Buyer’s Guide: No Clickbait Edition
There are too many triggers on the market to “round them up”. Top ten lists suck when it feels the primary reason they exist is to drive you to Amazon.com. How…read more →
Accuracy Evaluation: Straight Jacket + Criterion Part 1
The biggest variable present is myself. I think that needs to be acknowledged prior to any serious discussion about cutting edge barrel technology. Taking everything at face value would be…read more →
Hornady 62 Grain BLACK Accuracy Evaluation:
The 62 grain “Black” ammo is a fairly new offering from Hornady which is specifically marketed for black rifles. I had high hopes that the 62 grain black ammo would…read more →