Magpul Art of the Precision Rifle Now Shipping
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKP5hg-B1N8
The long awaited "Art of the Precision Rifle" is now available and shipping from Magpul's website. We have a request in for a copy for T&E, so I'll let you know how if it's...
First Time Hunter: Goddamnit, Now I’m Out of Tags…
Apparently this county has a two buck limit, so I've shot my last buck for the year. For Texas, at least.
Tyler and I awoke this morning well rested and well fed and headed out...
First Time Hunter: My First Deer
Original title: "Oops I Did It Again."
Tyler and I were driving around his property looking for four legged animals, and as we crested one of the hills this cull buck turned and started at...
First Time Hunter: My First Kills
OK, this was insane. And awesome. And my boots are bloody and covered in mud. And I smell like a pig. Let's start at the beginning, and I warn you some of these pictures...
First Time Hunter: Wheels Up in DC
As we speak, I'm on my way to Texas where Tyler Kee will be meeting me and teaching me to hunt for the first time. I'm feeling a strange mix of emotions -- anxiety...
Ask Foghorn: Range Estimation Using MIL Dots
Yesterday I posted a review of a riflescope that had MIL dot markings on the reticle. In the comments there was some confusion about the purpose MIL dots have in range estimation, and so...
Ask Foghorn: What Does a “Free Float” Barrel Do?
The term "free float handguards" is something you see a lot on "precision" AR-15 builds -- guns designed to pluck the wings off a fly from 500 yards. But what exactly do they do? One...
Irresponsible Gun Owner of the Day: MrSurplusnut
Some gun guys hold that every YouTube instructional gun video should start with a safety check demonstrating the fact that the gun is empty. Safety Nazi that I am (that's Mr. Godwin to you),...
Ask Foghorn: Maintaining Accuracy When the Barrel Heats Up?
Nathan asks:
I have a standard basic Bushmaster M4 carbine. I've noticed lately that it's accuracy decreases very significantly when the gun heats up a bit. Small fist sized groups at 25 yards become double...
VIDEO: Reloading .300 AAC Blackout Using 5.56 Brass
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z90W9WJb8FA
One of the big benefits of the .300 AAC Blackout round is that you can use 5.56 NATO brass and turn it into .300 BLK with not too much extra work. I got bored...
Ask Foghorn: What Does A Forward Assist Do, And Is It Useful?
James asks:
Forward assist - Some rifles have it, some don't. I understand the purpose and functionality of it. From what I see, all but one or two of DPMS' offerings don't have one, while,...
Ask Foghorn: AR-15 for Left Handed Shooters?
Elliotte writes,
I'm looking to expand my firearm collection out into the realm of AR-pattern rifles, but I could use some advice. I'm a lefty and I've heard stories of other lefties having trouble with...