Rock River Arms Announces the BT-2 ATR Ambidextrous Tactical Rifle
I actually have a lot of buddies who are lefties so, while I do poke fun at them for living in a right handed world, I do try and keep an eye out for products…
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What’s the Difference Between 5.56 and .223? Are They Interchangeable? Does it Matter?
Most AR-15 rifles are chambered in 5.56 or .223. What’s the difference between the two rounds, anyhow? They’re supposed to be interchangeable…kinda, sorta, maybe…aren’t they? The difference is in the round itself: the NATO round…
State Your Case: 5.56mm vs. 7.62mm NATO
Let’s take look at two mainstays: the 5.56mm and 7.62mm NATO rounds. These are easily two of the most popular rifle rounds in America, and for good reason. And they’re still the subject of a…
AR-15 Upgrades: How to Make Your Rifle Better For Not Much Money
When I got my first AR-15, I was bewildered. There were so many choices for me to modify the rifle, and because much of it was easy to do, it was hard to know where…
Basic Ballistics: 5.56 NATO vs. 300 Blackout
Image via Lehigh Defense By Matt Sandy Yes, another 300 AAC Blackout vs. 5.56 NATO article. However, in this one, I’ll compare the two specifically by looking at their ballistics. Ballistics is a broad term…
5.56 vs .223: What’s the Difference? Does it Matter?
Dan Z. for TTAG What’s the difference between 5.56mm NATO and .223 Remington, anyhow? The rounds are supposed to be interchangeable…kinda, sorta, maybe…right? The difference in the round itself: the NATO round is a little…
Primary Arms, Strike Industries Team Up on New ARs
Strike Industries Sentinel Rifle offered by Primary Arms, top; Strike Industries Sentinel Elite Rifle offered by Primary Arms, bottom. Image courtesy of Primary Arms Primary Arms and Strike Industries have launched 10 new AR-15 rifles…
Midway Has the Federal 5.56x45mm M855 Bulk Ammunition You Need Now
You can’t find the 5.56 ammunition you really need. All you’ve seen for weeks are empty shelves. No one has any in stock. No one except Midway USA. Midway got their hands on a huge…