The AR-15 is the rifle of the modern day. It is an extremely popular sporting rifle for quite a few reasons. But you may be wondering, “Should I go deer hunting with an AR-15?”For starters, it is easy to operate and maintain. They are relatively inexpensive, and there are literally thousands of aftermarket parts available. Due […]
Continue readingWind River is a newer movie that is part western and part murder mystery. It takes place in Wyoming, and there are a few scenes where rifles are a significant part. The main character is shown hunting coyotes with a bolt action rifle, but the most prominent weapon is the classic lever action used. Here […]
Continue readingWondering what the differences are between the AR-15 vs M4 carbine? The M4 Carbine used in the military and the civilian AR-15 are extremely similar weapons.Look no further. In this article, we will go over some of the similarities and differences between the two weapons. The History Of AR-15 vs M4To start, we will talk about […]
Continue readingThe Ruger 10/22 is the most popular .22 rifle in America, and for good reason. It has been around for over five decades and its popularity remains constant. Have you been looking for a .22LR weapon, or considering the Ruger 10/22?This article will give some of the reasons for its popularity, to show you why it’s […]
Continue readingTo someone new to hunting or firearms, it can be a difficult to decision to choose between a shotgun and a rifle.In this article, we will go over the pros and cons of each, and make recommendations for when each one is better. Before starting, we will go over some shotgun and rifle basics.What Are Shotguns?Shotguns […]
Continue readingAre you confused by the difference between semi automatic vs automatic guns? What separates a semi-automatic gun from a fully automatic machine gun? Both of them reload automatically, hence the ‘auto’ label. The main difference between a semi-automatic and a fully automatic machine gun is that on a semi-automatic, the user must pull the trigger each time […]
Continue readingOne of the more common questions that new hunters have is ‘what is the safe way to unload a muzzleloader?’ When it comes to muzzleloaders, conventional firearm wisdom is somewhat bullet and propellant charge are loaded in through the muzzle, or open front end, of the gun. I’ve owned one since my 21st birthday, when my […]
Continue readingThe AR-10 is definitely one of those rifles you’ll want if you’re a rifle aficionado, not only because it’s awesome, but also because it’s the forerunner of other versions of ArmaLite. There wouldn’t be an AR-15 without an AR-10 — it’s good to know where the modern versions of ArmaLite came from. Before we discuss […]
Continue readingIn October 1954, the Fairchild Engine and Aircraft Company’s ArmaLite Division was established under the tutelage of George Sullivan and it began working on the development of the lightweight paratrooper’s rifle—the AR-1 “Parasniper” rifle.The AR-5 survival rifle for downed aircrew and pilots of the U. S. Air Force immediately followed the development of AR-1. While […]
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