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What Is Subsonic Ammo?

By Guy J. Sagi There are a variety of reasons subsonic ammunition is growing in popularity, and reduced noise is only one of them. Many enthusiasts have discovered improved accuracy with loads that don’t break the sound barrier, reduced recoil and faster follow-up shots. Membership among the nearly 2 million people in the United States […]

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Armalite Rifle History

ArmaLite weapons are synonymous with AR-pattern rifles, which have been ironically coined as ‘Modern Sporting Rifles’ (MSF). Why the irony? The AR-10 which was the precursor to the MSF, was designed in 1955. To put things in perspective, McDonald’s opened in 1955, as did Disneyland. James Dean infamously died that year at age 24, and […]

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Rimfire VS Centerfire

By Guy J. Sagi The difference between rimfire and centerfire cartridges runs deeper than simply primer location, and some are subtle enough to have escaped the notice of even veteran shooters. The distinctions provide a glimpse into the materials and precise manufacturing hidden in the seemingly simple rounds and, ultimately, information to help new enthusiasts […]