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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[Review] M1 Carbine (Auto Ordnance): Blast From the Past
5 years ago
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Does the old M1 Carbine have a place in your collection? We hands-on test Auto Ordnance's reproduction for accuracy, reliability, ergonomics, and more. (Read)
16 Best AR-15 Grips [Hands-On]: Ditch That A2
5 years ago
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Having the right AR-15 grip is super important. We hands-on test some of the most popular and choose our overall winner, KISS grip, and long-range pick. (Read)
[Review]: Swamp Fox Optics Liberator & Kingslayer Red Dots
5 years ago
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Are Swamp Fox's new red dots worth the move from established brands? We hands-on test their Liberator & micro Kingslayer to find out. (Read)
[Review] Gunbroker.com: Fees, Laws, Potential Problems
5 years ago
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Want to buy or sell on Gunbroker.com? We've done it a bunch of times and here's our review...from what it is (and isn't) to potential problems. (Read)
Building a Duty/Patrol AR-15 [What's the Difference?]
5 years ago
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Not all AR-15s are equal. We cover the difference between a random AR and one suited for duty or patrol use. Plus our favorite build parts to get it done. (Read)
Sig Romeo 5 Review: 4 Years Tested
5 years ago
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Looking for the best budget red dot? We've been testing Sig's Romeo5 for years and will cover its specs, features, and view-through. (Read)
7 Best Long-Range Cartridges: Hit Stuff Really Far Away
5 years ago
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Want to send it really far downrange? We cover a few of our favorite long range cartridges. Complete with ammo suggestions, capability, rifles, and more. (Read)
[Review] Sig Sauer M400 Tread AR-15: A Cut Above
5 years ago
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Looking for a great AR-15 that's a cut above budget starter rifles? We hands-on test Sig's M400 Tread for reliability, accuracy, worth-it-ness, and more. (Read)
5 Best 6.5 Grendel Uppers [Hands-On]
5 years ago
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Thinking of a 6.5 Grendel AR-15? We hands-on shoot 5 of the most popular uppers available so you'll know which to get for your purpose and budget. (Read)
Best AR-15 Rifle Twist Rate: Does It Really Matter?
6 years ago
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Will the wrong AR-15 rifle twist rate hinder accuracy? We put this common myth to the test so you know the best twist rate for your bullet weight. (Read)
5.56x45mm vs. 7.62x39mm: Ballistics Match of Tortoise and the Hare
6 years ago
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5.56 vs 7.62...what's better? We cover the famous rounds of the AR-15 and AK-47 in terms of bullet size and velocity to see which is the overall winner. (Read)
.224 Valkyrie [Complete Guide]: Specs, Ammo, & Guns
6 years ago
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Is the .224 Valkyrie by Federal the next caliber for you? We look at the ballistics, ammo pricing, best uppers, and best barrels to answer your question. (Read)
