Gear
2 Bore Rifle
History of the 2-bore rifle is somewhat enigmatic. Certainly there were a number of large bore-caliber punt guns produced in the mid nineteenth century for use in waterfowling. There is even record of adaptation of quasi two bore rifles for hunting elephant and other large game in 19th century Africa. These rifles were mostly smoothbore…
Read More5.56mm Damage
I’ve seen a lot of talk about the ‘limited’ damage capabilities of the 5.56mm round, when compared to ‘real’ rounds like the .308 or 7.62 and the like. I always dismissed the claims, and now I have seen proof. Here are some graphic images (if you’re sensitive to that sort of thing, or just don’t…
Read MoreXM193 On Sale
Cheaper Than Dirt is running a sale on Federal XM193 ammunition. $7.99 for a 20 round box. Get it while it lasts, as this ammunition has been discontinued by the manufacturer. http://www.cheaperthandirt.net/AMM207-5.html
Read MoreSmoking Gunpowder – April 10, 2010
April 10 was Smoking Gunpowder Day out on the 30 acres, where the only other sounds to be heard were birds chirping and the wind rustling through the leaves. The original plan was for a few more guys to be out with us, but due to family and other obligations, only five of us were…
Read MoreCalibers Compatible With Standard AR-15 5.56mm Lower
One of the great strengths of the AR platform is its flexibility. There are multitudes of ways to outfit your rifle. Not least of which is the choice of ammunition . With the simple change of upper receiver, many different types of ammunition can be shot with your standard AR-15 .223/5.56mm lower receiver. This means…
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