Whether you recently purchased your first AR platform rifle or have been shooting for quite some time, chances are you have probably heard the phrase “green tip ammo.” This popular 5.56 cartridge is also sometimes called a “penetrator round” because of its 62-grain projectile, partially steel core, and enhanced ability to punch through hard targets. […]
Many say shooting is a game of inches. This is true. But it can also be a game of silence and ballistic efficiency. In this article, our goal is to understand the finer details of subsonic 300 Blackout cartridges. We’ll compare different companies, different barrels, all at different distances. It’s often tough to decide which […]
If you’ve been having trouble with muzzle rise, particularly during rapid fire, then a compensator might just be the solution you’re looking for. This article will answer the question: What is a compensator? We’ll also go into detail about different compensator variations and their pros and cons. A compensator is a firearm attachment that mounts […]
Ammunition design has developed alongside firearms technology, producing specialized bullet types optimized for very different goals. Two designs are often confused: Open Tip Match vs. hollow-point, because they look similar at a glance. Both feature an opening at the nose, yet their engineering intent, performance characteristics, and best applications differ considerably. This article covers each type […]
Chronographs have come a long way in the last few years. When I started using one years ago at the range, it was equipment I tolerated but never really enjoyed. Traditional optical chronographs were fiddly and easy to break, even with minor movement. The lighting had to be just right, the position downrange had to […]
