Best AR15 Zero Distances for 16 inch and 10.5 inch Carbines
This article is for people who are new to firearms and need some data to help zero their rifle, or for people who don’t know about the different rifle zeroes…read more →
The New Rifleman
In pursuit of practical marksmanship.
Learning To Shoot
Nylon Web Sling to Patrol Carry: Quick and Easy
Slings. The webby holster of your rifle. In this case, the nylon web sling. You probably have one sitting in your gun junk drawer somewhere. Most at home on an…read more →
Building the M16A5 @ EverydayMarksman
Photo Above: Courtesy of Everyday Marksman Really wishing that MUHRINES still had the M16 series of rifles? Me too, padawan. Whatever they use, as long as they are happy with…read more →
The Rifleman’s Best Friend: The Ruger 10/22
When I think of what is a rifleman, I think of someone who is well versed in the shooting fundamentals, knows what they and their rifle are capable of… and…read more →
Starting From Scratch: A Budget Load Out
Instagram is lies. If you follow any gun feeds, you are met by endless gun porn. Gear porn. Anything and everything that you can’t afford is shown off in all…read more →
Reloading: Should I crimp?
I get asked sometimes (actually never) “should I crimp my ammo or not?” That’s a complicated question. To crimp ammo is to simply apply pressure around the case mouth and…read more →
The Data Driven AR15: Updated with Lubricants
It’s time to update “The Data Driven AR15″ again. This time, we updated the list of components with an often overlooked “Accessory”… LUBRICATION. When you need things to slip and…read more →
Optics In Adverse Condtions: Trijicon Acog, Red Dot, Variable, and Iron Sights
Environmental Conditions change. I am constantly irritated by the absolute failure of forums and gun reviews to illustrate certain failings that sighting systems have. “Optics are superior in every way,…read more →
MagPul MOE WECSOG Sling Mount: When Poverty and a Drill Make Love
Magpuls MOE handguards are some of the most robust and durable pieces of plastic you can slap on your rifle or carbine, but they forgot one thing…. Where do we mount…read more →
Accuracy Evaluation of a COLT HBAR Barrel
For years, I have read accounts of users who report “My Bushmaster HBAR is a lasorrr!” and “My COLT HBAR SHOOTS DIMES.” In the not too distant past, the HBAR…read more →