5.56

Is this the round that will replace the 5.56?

As the U.S. military continues its efforts to find a more lethal rifle and projectile combination for infantry troops, Texas-based True Velocity has unveiled their new 6.8mm cartridge that will compete to be selected for the U.S. Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW). The intent is to produce a new form of ammunition that will […]

Former Navy SEALs break down why they hate this legendary SOCOM rifle

For many of us from the conventional side of the military (or who never served at all) the FN Scar tends to carry with it a certain appeal. As a rifle designed specifically for Special Operations troops (SCAR actually stands for Special Operations Forces Combat Assault Rifle), it’s hard not to look at the jagged angles […]

Why I’d rather be shot by an AK-47 than an M4 (Warning: graphic content)

Admittedly, I’d rather not be shot with either, but if I had to choose, I’d take a round from the AK-47 over the M4 any day of the week. To add a caveat to that statement, I’m talking from relatively close range here—say up to 150-200 meters. To understand why, it’s important to first take […]

Choosing between the AR-15 and the AK-47

The debate between AK-47s and AR-15s is perhaps a bit more civil than the digital spats between the likes of Glock fanboys and 1911 historians in your Facebook newsfeed, but there are certainly some similarities. Arguments about stopping power, reliability, and accuracy get touted about by both sides in such generalized and exaggerated ways that […]

Inside the AK-74

The AK-74 Kalashnikov automatic rifle model 1974  (Russian: Автомат Калашникова образца 1974 года) was developed  by  Mikhail Kalashnikov as the replacement for the  AKM. After see the of the effectiveness American 5.56 x 45mm round in Vietnam, the Russians developed 5.45×39mm cartridge, an faster, flat shooting upgrade over the 7.62×39mm AK-47 round and Mikhail but a gun for it. When these rifles first […]

The Recce Rifle

Reconnaissance teams of all different origins have always been centered around the ability to be a minimalist,  highly maneuverable element that can discreetly observe and report on the enemy, providing valuable intelligence for command elements that often dictates when and where the fight takes place. With this mission comes the desire for lightweight and versatile […]

Why are bullets getting bigger again? Ballistic science and physics

When it comes to your success as a hunter, what you’re shooting plays a major role. Ammo comes in quite a few calibers and grains, and each of those factors can make a big difference in shooting accurately and taking down the game you’re hunting in one shot. In recent years, the trend has been […]

OP-ED: AR15 favorite weapon of mass shooters, because?

After the Texas church shooting there was a string of articles in various online publications arguing as to why the AR-15 is the weapon preferred by the last batch of deranged idiots. They got some things right, but most of their reasoning was dubious at best with some of the information given to the public […]

The Army is scrapping its plans for a new, more powerful rifle

A month after officially announcing the competition for a new, more powerful rifle, the US Army is scrapping plans to adopt the 7.62 mm Interim Combat Service Rifle. The Army was looking for a better alternative to the 5.56 mm round and the M4/M16 rifle platform, the latter of which has been in service in […]