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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.
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 […]

chesty puller

Chesty Puller: Marine Legend

With an iconic phrase, Gen. Chesty Puller once responded to a young Marine who asked permission to be married. His answer was typical of the man everyone called a Marine’s Marine, and this authentic hard-ass never minced words or hid the total loyalty he gave to his beloved Corps. “Son, when the Marine Corps wants […]

308 ammo for deer

308 Ammo For Deer

Just about every deer hunter on the planet has a favorite cartridge that they turn to when they want to down that trophy buck. Despite the fact that some hunters prefer cartridges like the .270 or 30-30, one of the most popular remains 308 ammo for deer hunting. Chances are that the .308 Winchester is […]