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AR-15 Bipod Mounting: How to Install on Your Rifle

by Dakota Potts

Mounting a bipod on your AR-15 but not sure how to do it?  Doing this wrong will dramatically decrease the accuracy of your rifle or …

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Why Is the 1911 So Popular for Gun Owners?

by Dakota Potts

The iconic 1911 has secured its place in the firearm world as one of the most famous and oldest weapons. After more than 100 years, …

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What Do You Hunt Deer With: Firearms & Calibers

by Dakota Potts

Did you know that in the 2020-21 deer hunting season, deer hunters harvested over 6.3 million deer? That’s just how popular deer hunting is.  If …

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How to Clean a Long Range Rifle & How Often 

by L.p. Brezny

Did you know dirty barrels are among the top reasons a good long-range rifle turns bad? Understandably, cleaning a gun may not be the most …

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What Is a Ghost Ring Sight & What Are They For?

by L.p. Brezny

Time and time again, it’s been proven that the right gear contributes to a great shooting experience. Even if you’re an experienced shooter, using the …

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How to Adjust Pistol Sights: Step By Step

by L.p. Brezny

Adjusting iron sights on a pistol can be confusing, especially if you have a handgun that only allows adjustment on the rear sight. Even worse, …

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What Does Plinking Mean in Shooting [Explained] 

by Dakota Potts

A huge percentage of shooting done by civilians is plinking. This is where most people start learning how to shoot. While some use it for …

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Barrett Model M95 Info: Magazine, Accuracy & More

by Dakota Potts

Produced by Barrett Firearms Manufacturing company, the M95 was made for the military, and today it’s considered a classic of its kind.  This rifle has …

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416 Barrett Ammo Info: Cost and Comparisons

by Dakota Potts

*Disclaimer* We are in no way associated with the firearms manufacturer: “Barrett Firearms Manufacturing” (https://barrett.net/). When talking of centerfire cartridges, you’re likely to hear about …

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Barrett Model 98B Bolt Action Info [Price & Ammo] 

by Dakota Potts

*Disclaimer* We are in no way associated with the firearms manufacturer: “Barrett Firearms Manufacturing” (https://barrett.net/). Barrett is known for manufacturing large-caliber, long-range rifles that can …

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Barrett M468 Model 6.8 SPC Info [Price & Suppressor]

by Dakota Potts

*Disclaimer* We are in no way associated with the firearms manufacturer: “Barrett Firearms Manufacturing” (https://barrett.net/). Barrett Firearms Manufacturing has been at the forefront of producing …

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Can You Shoot 17 HMR in a 17 WSM Rifle [Surprising]

by L.p. Brezny

The 17-caliber cartridges are some of the best we have in the market. But just because one categorizes them in the same family, does it …

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What Should You Consider When Choosing A Shotgun

by L.p. Brezny

Looking to buy a shotgun? Here is what you should consider when choosing a shotgun, including the top thing to avoid before you put money …

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How Far Will a 270 Shoot: .270 Rifle Effective Range

by L.p. Brezny

If you ask most hunters to name their best big game hunting cartridges, you can be sure the 270 Winchester will fall on that list. …

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Three Main Parts of a Rifle: Firearm Basics [Explained]

by Dakota Potts

Rifles were invented around the 15th Century and have undergone major changes since then. However, the main parts haven’t changed much. Avoid looking like a …

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Best AR15 Lower: Top Stripped Lower Receiver Brands (2023)

by Andrew Maurer

Finding the best AR-15 lower receiver is one of the first steps in building an AR-15 rifle. You might see a complete rifle you want …

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9 Best AR-10 Rifles For 2023 (Reviews)

by L.p. Brezny

Choosing the best AR10 rifle of could mean the difference between spending a lot of money on a firearm that doesn’t fit your needs, or …

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Best 30-06 Rifle: Top Semi Auto Bolt Action 30-06s (2023)

by L.p. Brezny

The 30-06 Springfield was first introduced to the US Army in 1906 and remained in use for over 50 years until being replaced by the …

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Best 9mm Carbine – Top Rifles on the Market (Pistol SBR)

by Brian Belko

Choosing the right 9mm rifle could mean the difference between spending a lot of money on something that doesn’t fit your needs, or worse, having …

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Best 6.5 Creedmoor Rifles

Best 6.5 Creedmoor Rifle For Hunting in 2023

by L.p. Brezny

With the early development of the 6.5 Creedmoor round by Hornady ammunition, I made a prediction in print that this cartridge would end up being …

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Best Cleaning Solvents for your gun

Best Gun Cleaning Solvent: Sprays & Oils for Maintenance

by Andrew Maurer

Here we’ll show you the best cleaning solvents on the market. Keeping your firearm clean could mean the difference it functioning flawlessly or having it …

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How To Operate an AR-15 & M-16 Rifle

by L.p. Brezny

Built as a military combat assault rifle the M-16 / AR-15 carbine has been designed to be user-friendly. That is after all the bugs were …

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Best CLP

Best CLP Gun Cleaner for AR-15s & More [2023]

by Andrew Maurer

Like most people, I don’t like cleaning guns. It can be enjoyable, but when you get home from a hard day of shooting, your first …

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Best Personal Defense Weapons: Top PDW “Truck Guns” (2023)

by L.p. Brezny

If a person takes their protection seriously, they’ll really work to find every advantage to make their security easier like buying the best conceal carry …

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Best Concealed Carry Gun: Top Compact Pistols (CCW Handgun)

by Dakota Potts

For many recreational or avid gun enthusiasts, having the correct configuration on the upper receiver of an AR15 or fitting the lower receiver with a …

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Best AR15 Caliber for Hunting & Home Defense (Bullet Size)

by Alice Jones Webb

Don’t get overwhelmed with the huge selection of cartridges that can be used in the AR – what do you really want to accomplish with …

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Best AR15 Handguard: Drop In, MLock & Quad Rails (2023)

by Alice Jones Webb

Choosing the right AR15 hand guard has serious implications for the functionality, performance, and most importantly, the safety of the gun itself. With the hundreds …

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Best AR-15 Charging Handle For Suppressors & More

by Alice Jones Webb

Finding the right charging handle for the job in a sea of good charging handles is a serious undertaking. Right now, there are thousands of …

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Best rifles

Best All Around Rifle to Buy: Guns Worth Owning [2023]

by Dakota Potts

With so many different firearms on the market, finding the best rifle that satisfies your needs can be challenging to say the least. If you’re …

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Best Bolt Carrier Group: Top BCG for AR15 (2023 Reviews)

by Andrew Maurer

Did you know the modern bolt carrier group we see today in AR-15 rifles was invented by Eugene Stoner in the 1950s, who was trying …

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Best AR15 Upper: Top Complete Upper Receiver Brands (Review)

by Andrew Maurer

Seriously, if you are overwhelmed by choosing an upper you probably shouldn’t own a gun in the first place. There are thousands of different combinations …

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Best AR 15 Barrel: Top Manufacturer Review (2023 Brands)

by Andrew Maurer

The biggest problem you will have choosing a barrel is finding exactly what you want in stock. The standard barrels are all over the place. …

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Best AR 15 Furniture

Best AR-15 Furniture of 2023 [Futuristic Accessories]

by Andrew Maurer

Best AR Furniture for Lowers, come on you know you want to free float your upper. Finally, we are at the fun part of building …

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Barrett Rec 7 Review: Gen 2 DI & 6.8 (2023)

by Dakota Potts

*Disclaimer* We are in no way associated with the firearms manufacturer: “Barrett Firearms Manufacturing” (https://barrett.net/). For those who are in a hurry, both models, the …

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Best Scope for AR15: Top Tactical Optics (Sights Review)

by L.p. Brezny

The AR-15 has become the most popular semi-auto rifle configuration available today. People love the AR-15 firearms due to the different calibers, barrel lengths, add …

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Best Hunting Rifles: What is The Top All Around Rifle (2023)

by L.p. Brezny

Hunting is a primal activity that ties us to the land and our heritage, in fact, the first traces of hunting by humans arose in …

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Best Pellet Pistol: Top Reviews of 2023

by L.p. Brezny

Today’s airguns are not the spring-powered Red Ryders of before.  They don’t just shoot eyes out. They can hunt small to mid-sized game or stop …

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Best 1911 Guns: Top 9mm Pistol For the Money (Review)

by Dakota Potts

Did you know, the US military produced around 2.7 million 1911 pistols during its service life from 1911 to 1985, making it one of the …

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Best Pocket Pistols

Best Pocket Pistol: Top Pocket Gun Reviews of 2023

by Jeramy Smith

In the search for a concealed rifle, lots of people choose a single or double stack 9. The reason is that they find it stressful …

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Best 22 Pistol For Self-Defense: Top Semi Auto LR Handgun

by Jeramy Smith

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Best AR-15 Triggers

Best AR-15 Triggers – The Complete Guide And Reviews

by Dakota Potts

Triggers are an important upgrade whenever you care for precision. If you want to place your shot right onto the target, you need to time …

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Best Home Defense Shotgun: Top Tactical Options for 2023

by Dakota Potts

Choosing the best home defense shotgun for you could be the most important decision you’ll ever make, period. There are literally thousands of options available …

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Best Ar-15 Rifles

Best AR 15 Rifle: Top 9 AR-15s (Gas Piston, Varmint & More)

by Andrew Maurer

Did you know, there are a reported 19.8 million AR-15 rifles in circulation in the US, up from 8.5 million in circulation since 2004 after …

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Best 45-70: Top Government Rifles (And One To Avoid)

by L.p. Brezny

Developed for the US Army back in the year 1873, the 45-70 Government cartridge has survived up until the present day because of one thing: …

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Best Scout Rifle: Top Semi Auto 308 (Ruger Gunsite & More)

by L.p. Brezny

Exactly what is a scout rifle in terms of its place among other rifle types in use today? For the most part, the design is …

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Best Air Rifles

Best Air Rifle – Top 10 Reviews and Complete Guide

by Alice Jones Webb

It’s easy to think of air rifles as little more than toys. However, modern technology has taken the air rifle to all new levels of …

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Best Deer Rifle: Good Guns to Hunt Deer (Hunting 2023)

by L.p. Brezny

When answering the question as to the 10 best deer rifles, a major part of the answer to that question is what, where, and how …

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Best Long Range Rifle: 7 Top Guns For The Money (2023)

by L.p. Brezny

Choosing the right long-range rifle could mean the difference between spending a lot of money unnecessarily, to even worse, choosing a low-quality weapon that fails …

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Best Varmint Rifle: Top 233 Guns For The Money (2023 Review)

by L.p. Brezny

Back when I started to consider special rifles as dedicated varmint rifles, we were rebuilding WW II 03A3 Springfield’s into target stocked 30-06 long range woodchuck …

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Best 7.62×39 Rifle: List of What Guns Shoot 7.62 Ammo

by L.p. Brezny

Many AR15 rifle enthusiasts produce excellent results when hunting or during a competitive match using upper receivers chambered with readily available .223 caliber or 5.56 …

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Best 300 Win Mag Rifle: Long Range Snipers For Hunting

by L.p. Brezny

Developed to up gun the 30-06 Springfield, then taken over by massive numbers of hunters in the American west, the 300 Winchester Magnum has become …

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Best airsoft sniper rifle

Best Airsoft Sniper Rifles – Top 7 Power Airsoft Sniper Rifle Reviews

by L.p. Brezny

In the world of Airsoft guns there are no limits to design, being the weapons are powered by gas, spring, or electric sources.  These guns …

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Barrett Rifle Model 82A1 Review [2023]

by Dakota Potts

*Disclaimer* We are in no way associated with the firearms manufacturer: “Barrett Firearms Manufacturing” (https://barrett.net/). Modern armies have always strived to get for their troopers …

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Barrett Rifle M99 Review [2023]

by Dakota Potts

*Disclaimer* We are in no way associated with the firearms manufacturer: “Barrett Firearms Manufacturing” (https://barrett.net/). With more than 30 years of experience in guns of …

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Rifles and Action Types

Rifle Actions, Types, Safety Tech and Tips

by L.p. Brezny

An established theory claim that firearms were invented at the end of the XIV century and despite various improvements the matchlocks, flintlocks and percussion firearm …

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Best 308 Rifles: Top Semi Auto Hunting Rifles (2023)

by L.p. Brezny

In common usage, .308 refers to the .308 Winchester cartridge. Although there are other rifles with this bore designation, .308 Winchester is by far the …

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Best Lever Action Rifle For Hunting & Large Caliber (2023)

by L.p. Brezny

Without question, the lever-action rifle is the most iconic rifle ever made. Although, as a design, the rifle dates back to 1837, it is best …

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Best Bolt Action Hunting Rifles For The Money in 2023

by Dakota Potts

The bolt-action rifle is one of the classic firearms for hunting, sporting, and many other purposes. They are simple, elegant, and reliable. It’s no wonder …

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Best 22 Rifle: Top Lever Action .22 LR (Long Rifle)

by L.p. Brezny

When answering the question as to what rifle is the very best in a 22 Long Rife chambering, any writer is going to be taking …

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