Rethinking Rails: Cutting it Too Close
Modern free float rails are really slimming down. I have some concerns. I have really come full circle for my thought process on super skinny modular rails and my conclusions…read more →
The New Rifleman
In pursuit of practical marksmanship.
Learning To Shoot
Mil-Dot vs BDC: Considerations for a DMR Part 2
So which one is best? This is not a compare and contrast. That has been done a thousand times. No need to dig deep into the common talking points as…read more →
Considerations for Building a DMR Part 1
With the overall quality of a standard AR15 increasing year after year, it’s pretty easy to slap on a free float rail, a 1-8x variable, grab some match ammo, and…read more →
The Data Driven AR15, Updated and Lilja’s Stiff Barrels!
Whew been a busy year so far! I recently updated the Data Driven AR15 project with an excellent article / link to Lilja barrels: A Look at the Rigidity of…read more →
Accuracy Profile: Ballistic Advantage 16 Inch SPR
Ballistic Advantage is one of the household names in AR15 barrel manufacturing. They have offered solid products for years and they do it at a fair price. Not the cheapest,…read more →
Is Free-Floating an AR15 Barrel Worth It?
This post shares some data that I think many readers will find most intriguing. A true “before and after” free float accuracy comparison. The question of should I free float…read more →
Matching Ballistics with Superior Results: The Hornady 75 HPBT
Wish there were more BDC options for a 20 inch gun? Don’t we all. One of the reasons I sold my TA31F was because the only load I could map…read more →
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 →
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 →
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 →