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Incoming: Understanding Rifle Twist

One of our readers recently took us to task over an article that covered rifle twist rate and bullet stability in relation to long-range shooting. His response is thought-provoking.

Video: Gun Review of the Beretta ARX 100

With the utmost flexibility and space-age lines, the Beretta ARX 100 has been among the most anticipated tactical rifles in recent years. But does the carbine live up to its hype? Check out this video review to find out if Beretta done right.

CMMG Aims for Accuracy with Heavy Taper Barrels

CMMG's Mk4 series of rifles has earned its share of fans in the AR community. The rifles now might win over precision shooters with the introduction of heavy taper barrel models.

AR-18: ArmaLite's Other Black Rifle

Known for their development of the famed AR-15, ArmaLite's AR-18 was another important tactical trendsetter in the black rifle space.

BoomFab Introduces Lightweight Titanium Bolt Carrier

Competitive shooters are always looking for an edge in their quest to become top gun. BoomFab aims to give them one with the introduction of its ultralight and resilient titanium bolt carrier, perfect for low-mass systems.

Photo Gallery: New ARs of 2014 Round Up

Manufacturers continue to feed the shooting enthusiast’s seemingly unquenchable thirst for new ARs in 2014. Here are 8 dandies worth checking out.

6 Facts About AR-15 Direct Impingement Vs. Gas Piston

Some say the gas impingement operating system is like a person who poops on the same table they eat from. But is that really fair? Here are Richard Mann's 6 factual observations in the AR-15 gas impingement vs. piston debate.

Stag Arms Offers New Engraved Lower Receivers

It is no secret at this point that one of the allures of the AR is the ability to customize the firearm. Stag Arms is taking the concept of creating a firearm unique to its owner a step further with new engraved lower designs.

Battle Rifle, Odin Works Team Up for AR Carbine

Joint ventures in firearms manufacturing are nothing new. And the latest team effort by a couple of AR makers looks to have resulted in one heck of a carbine.

Market Trends: BAR Finds Home as Hog Hunter

The Browning Automatic Rifle has been a popular hunting option for years. Recently, a new model of the rifle has been winning the praises of hog hunters in Texas.

AR-15: The Ideal Home Defense Gun?

When discussing firearms for self-defense, especially home defense guns, most people think about pistols and shotguns. A better alternative to both of these weapons may be the AR carbine, chambered for the .223/5.56 round.

Video: AR Upgrades Equate to Incredible Rate of Fire

What happens when you match up a bump-fire stock with what is billed as the fastest AR trigger on the market? Two things: A lot of spent brass and awesome.

Market Trends: No Middle Ground for Hunting Rifles

Hunting rifles run the entire gambit of prices points, from dirt cheap to top dollar. And for one retailer in the heart of Colorado's big game country, those are exactly the prices that are in demand.

Stag Arms Introduces 300 Blackout Uppers

The 300 Blackout has grown in popularity over the years with AR shooters. Manufacturers have responded offering new lines chambered for the round. Stag Arms is the latest, offering affordable uppers in Blackout.

The Sporting AR: Ideal for Hunting?

Today’s battle-tested tactical rifle is more than ready for the woods.

New ARES Semi-Automatic Rifle Legal in All 50 States

There have been a handful of states that have made it difficult, if not impossible to own an AR. ARES Defense aims to defeat these onerous laws with the introduction of a rifle based off the popular semi-automatic, yet is legal coast to coast.

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