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[Best AR-15 Builds] Pin & Weld Blue-Collar Duty Rifle
Treat yourself with a sub 16" barrel the right way. We go over a pin & weld duty rifle with all the DIY instructions included.
Ken Whitmore is a husband, father of two, and prior service United States Marine. He lives in Western Pennsylvania where he has enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, and shooting for the past 20 years.
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- U.S. Marine veteran
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- Hunter
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Optics & Scopes[Hands-On Review] Swampfox Arrowhead 1-8x
Looking for a sub-$500 low power variable optic (LPVO) in the 1-8x range? We hands-on review the Swampfox Arrowhead for glass, eye-box, price, and more.
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Uncategorized[Guide] Situational Awareness: Head on a Swivel
Learn how to be more aware of your surroundings and get ahead of anything bad that could potentially happen with our Situational Awareness Guide.
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Gear Reviews[Review] Faxon .350 Legend Barrel: Hunting Ready
Looking for a great .350 Legend barrel? We hands-on review Faxon's 16" Gunner profile version for accuracy and its ability to take down deer.
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Optics & Scopes[Review] Primary Arms SLx 1-8x Scope: Hands-On
Is a low power variable optic like the PA 1-8x for you? We hands-on review it for reliability, durability, box test, glass quality, price, and more.
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Gun Reviews[Review] DS Arms (DSA) FAL SA58
The FAL is the "right arm of the free world," but is a modernized version needed? We hands-on review DS Arms' SA58 variant for everything that matters.
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Ammo[Study] Home Defense Overpenetration: Shotgun, Handgun, Rifle
We use ballistic gel and built interior/exterior walls to test shotgun, handgun, and rifle loads to see the best ammo if overpenetration is a concern.
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Builds[Best AR-15 Builds]: 6.5 Grendel Hunting Build
It's time to utilize the modularity of the AR-15. Here's our build in 6.5 Grendel meant for hunting everything from woodchucks to coyote removal.
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How-To[How-To Guide]: Accurizing the AR-15
Want to start a new accurate AR-15 build or trying to DIY accurize an existing rifle? We go over some of our favorite tips, tricks, and parts.