Mossberg Patriot – Most Common Issues
The Mossberg Patriot is a popular bolt-action rifle. First introduced in 2015, the Patriot quickly gained a following among hunters and target shooters alike. Like …
Rifles
What Caliber Is an Elephant Gun?
The Elephant Gun is a massive rifle designed to take down large game, such as elephants, as its name suggests. These guns were typically used …
3 AR-15 Manufacturers to Avoid
Since its development in the 1950s, and subsequent adoption as one of the main small arms on the planet, the AR15 design has proven itself …
Where to Shoot a deer with a 223 AR-15 Rifle
The best place to shoot a deer with a .223 is the same as any other rifle—close to your truck! AR-15 Rifles are becoming more …
Diamondback AR-15 Problems [& Fixes]
In this piece, we’re going to talk about Diamondback Firearms’ AR15 rifles. Specifically, we cover four problems that users have documented in these rifles and …
Henry 45 70 Problems [& Solutions]
If you have a Henry .45-70 rifle or are looking to purchase one, its good to be informed as to what kind of issues you …
Best AR 15 Rifles (for any budget)
In this piece, we’re going to try to answer one fundamental question: what’s the best AR15 that’s on the market today? To do so, we’re …
AK47 vs AR15 | Which is better?
In the century-long history of the “assault rifle” as a concept, there are two that stand out – the AK 47 and the AR 15. …
Ruger 10/22 | Model Guide & Review
Today, we’re going to take a look at one of the most popular firearms on the American market, the Ruger 10/22. This .22 long rifle, …
30-30 vs 30-06 | Which is better?
In North American deer hunting clubs, there’s no shortage of popular sporting cartridges to choose from. While modern cartridges such as the .307 Winchester and …
Ruger PC Carbine Problems
The Ruger PC Carbine is a pistol-caliber rifle released in late 2017, typically chambered for 9 mm Luger or 40 S&W ammunition and comes in …
Do 9mm Lever Action Rifles Exist?
EDIT Jan 19, 2023: This article previously said that there were no 9mm lever action rifles in production. A commenter informed us about the POF-USA …
Remington 597 Recall & Issues
The Remington 597 is one of those firearms that seems like it was only around for a moment, and has been more or less washed …
Is the Rossi Circuit Judge Discontinued? [Answered]
The Rossi Circuit Judge is the rifle version of the Judge, which is a revolver in .45 Colt/.410. That means that in the same revolver, …
45-70 vs 30-30 | Which Rifle is Right for You?
If you’re looking for a lever action rifle, you’ll often run into the same few calibers. Two of the most popular are .45-70 and .30-30. …
8mm Mauser vs 30-06: Which is better?
When selecting a new hunting cartridge, it’s easy to stick with the classics. But every once in a while, you might want to try out …
Norinco Mak 90 – “The Chinese AK”
Today, we’re going to look at a fascinating part of American, and Chinese, firearms history, the Norinco MAK 90 (sometimes misspelled as MAC 90). Here, …
Remington 550-1 | Specs, History & Review
For a lot of shooting enthusiasts, our first firearms experience was with a wood-stocked .22 rifle, being taught how to hit cans in the woods …
The 32/40 Cartridge – History, Specs, and Uses
The .32-40 Ballard (also called .32-40 Winchester) is a black powder cartridge designed all the way back in 1884. While most consider its heyday to …
What is the effective range of 5.56 ammo?
Effective range is defined as the distance within which a weapon can hit the target or destroy an objective. During military campaigns, the effective range …
