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300 blackout VS 308

300 Blackout VS 308

Comparing 300 Blackout VS 308 Winchester is tough as they are both versatile rounds. While the 300 Blackout is newer, it shares a similar origin story to the .308 Winchester. In both cases, the military was looking for modifications to current rounds. Below, we’ll talk about these rounds’ history and the best applications for each […]

300 Win Mag VS 308

300 Win Mag VS 308

The 300 Win Mag and the 308 Win cartridges are precise, effective, and reliable. These rounds have been tried, and they’ve been found true. It’s not a discussion of 300 Win Mag VS 308 being better or worse. Rather, we will be inspecting each round’s purpose, strengths, and weaknesses.  The 300 Win Mag is built […]

308 ballistics 

308 Ballistics 

The versatility of the .308 Win often creates a lot of questions for new gun owners. Is the round underpowered, or overpowered? What’s the best bullet grain weight and its effective range? This article will give you an introduction to .308 ballistics as we talk velocity, drop rate, and more.  Let’s begin with the .308’s […]

ar-10-calibers

AR-10 Calibers For Your Next Build

The AR-10 is the AR-15 platform’s bigger, bolder older brother. While the AR-10 has been around for decades, there are AR-10 calibers that you may not be as familiar with. The platform experienced a surge in popularity that began in the 2010s. This was due in part to the availability of new chamberings for the […]

Steel VS Brass

Steel VS Brass Ammo

As a lifelong firearms enthusiast and avid shooter, I have learned a lot about the gun community over the years. One undeniable thing is that gun owners love to debate just about anything. When it comes to steel vs. brass ammo, the debate never ends.  Want proof? Post a comment promoting a specific gun, cartridge […]