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Author: Jacob
Jacob is a general firearms enthusiast, hobby gunsmith and avid plinker based out of East Tennessee. He has a bachelor's degree from Carson-Newman University and enjoys writing and covering firearms related articles and events. He has a background in the journalism industry.
308 hunting rifle

308 Hunting Rifle

If you’re looking to hunt deer or other larger-sized game, a 308 hunting rifle might be the ideal choice. Oh, you’ll hear lots of talk favoring its primary rivals, the .30-06 and the .270, but the .308 holds its own against the competition.  Powerful and accurate in various applications, the .308 cartridge and the many […]

7.62x39 VS 308

7.62×39 VS 308 Winchester

7.62×39 and .308 are both cartridge superstars. These rounds have big reputations and also big differences. This article analyzes each round’s strengths and weaknesses and examines the ballistics of how 7.62×39 VS 308 Winchester match-up. The 7.62×39 is a smaller cased .30 caliber – also known as an intermediate round. Most notably, this round finds its […]

Audie Murphy

Audie Murphy: The Diminutive Giant

For boys growing up during the years right after World War II, no name spoke of heroism more than Audie Murphy. It didn’t matter that most kids didn’t know much about him or precisely what he did. We just knew he was our country’s greatest war hero, and we wanted to be like him. “You […]

garand thumb

What Is Garand Thumb?

What comes to mind when you hear the phrase Garand thumb? Is it the YouTuber (a.k.a. Mike Jones) showing videos of firearms and combat techniques on his channel? Or is the banged-up thumb or discolored thumbnail you got from the bolt of an M1 Garand slamming closed on it? If you’ve ever reloaded an M1 […]

223 VS 308

223 VS 308 Winchester

Like kudzu growing in the south, no matter where you go, you can find 223 and 308 ammunition. Some people stack ball ammo by the case, while others prefer boutique offerings in fancy boxes. The point is, that these two calibers remain the most popular centerfire ammo in the civilian and military markets. However, comparing […]