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Caliber Check: .243 and .308
Deer, coyote, varmints, hogs, elk, moose, bear…there are a dozen different animals you can hunt in the United States and a dozen different calibers you can use to hunt each one. In today’s Caliber...
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Caliber Check: 6.8mm Remington SPC
Custom built AR-15 chambered in 6.8SPC from Fighting Sheep Dog In today’s Caliber Check, we’ll look at the 6.8SPC cartridge (SPC = Special Purpose Cartridge). Originally designed by Special Ops and the...
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Caliber Check: 300 AAC Blackout
I’ll be the first to admit, I started exploring the 300 Blackout round because, well, we’ve had a LOT of people come into the shop asking about it. Sure, my gunsmith/Marine husband knew EVERYTHING...
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.50 Beowulf
When someone says, “50 caliber ammo” – what comes to mind? Knockdown power of a small tank? Able to penetrate vehicle engines in a single bound? Body armor, double-thick cinderblocks, and concealment...
View ArticleAR FAQ: If I built it from scratch, what parts would I need to build my own AR?
ARs are one of the funnest guns to build, primarily because you can create them to YOUR specifications. Keep in mind that there are a variety of different types of AR-15 builds, so this list will not...
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AR FAQ: What is the difference between a forged lower receiver and a billet...
With a forged lower receiver, the metal is heated to a rocket hot temperature, and then molded into the proper form This method compresses the metal and makes it very strong. Often times the trigger...
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AR Charging Handles
Ever looked at a standard AR charging handle? I mean REEEEALLY looked at them. Here’s what most of your typical AR charging handles look like: Pretty normal, right? Notice how flat and straight the...
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Caliber Check: 6.5 Grendel
6.5 Grendel bullets in various sizes The 6.5 Grendel cartridge is very closely related to the .220 Russian case (which was developed in the late 1950’s, based upon the 7.62×39 design). In early 2002,...
View Article.223 Wylde
A lot of information can be found online regarding the .223 Wylde chamber…but so can a lot of myths and misinformation! So today, we’ll examine the .223 Wyle chamber and answer a few questions along...
View ArticleAR FAQ: Can I shoot 6.5 Grendel ammo from a .264 LBC barrel?
Question: I have been wanting to do a 6.5 Grendel build, and in my online searches, I found a page on your website with some good info on it. Do you guys have and 20-24″ barrels/bolts for the 6.5...
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