What exactly is the effective range of the .22LR cartridge? For most rifles with standard FMJ ammo, you can expect consistency out to 100-150 yards. However, ballistically speaking, there’s more to the story. That’s what we aim to break down for you with this rimfire guide. If you’re a frequent shooter of any type, whether […]
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Who can forget that oft-repeated phrase, “I’ll be back”? It’s become a part of our collective moviegoing experience and usually comes with a thick Austrian accent. The Terminator guns and movie series have captivated audiences worldwide, leaving an indelible mark on pop culture. Each film offers an exciting science fiction journey with unforgettable characters and […]
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Stopping power, or “knockdown power,” is a projectile’s ability to incapacitate a target, whether animal or human. While almost everyone’s heard the term, understanding exactly what it means can be tough. All the confusion surrounding stopping power is mainly due to Hollywood’s unrealistic depictions of what happens when someone gets shot. In TV and movies, […]
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Author: Jacob Long “FREEDOM!” was the blue-faced battle cry of the Sig P320 creators led by designer Adrian Thomele. Or at least, that’s how I like to envision them, painted up like extras in Braveheart sitting around a boardroom table. Their cry was not necessarily a call to freedom from tyranny, but rather freedom of […]
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By Guy J. Sagi The Russian military adopted the AK-47 in 1947, chambering the 7.62×39 mm cartridge. For more than two decades, that duo did yeoman’s work for its armed forces and continues to do so in hot spots around the globe. An improved design rolled out in 1974—labeled the equally unimaginative “AK-74”—digests 5.45×39 mm, […]
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