In the 1990s, the .223 Wylde chamber was designed to accurize the 5.56 NATO for NRA High Power rifle competitions.
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Tested: Browning’s New Tack-Driving X-Bolt 2 Speed Rifle
BY Mike Dickerson Updated: July 8, 2024Every X-Bolt rifle I have tested over the years was superbly accurate. Rifles in non-magnum chamberings consistently shot ½-MOA groups or better, with many groups measuring just 1/3-MOA, with factory ammo.
Testing Streamlight’s New Rifle Light – The HLX Pro
BY Garrett Negen Updated: June 23, 2024Identifying your target and seeing what is both in front of and behind it is critical any time we use a firearm. And that concept does not simply cease to bear weight as soon as we lose natural light.
The Classic Bushmaster XM15 – American Made
BY Travis Pike Updated: May 4, 2024There are seemingly dozens, if not hundreds, of AR manufacturers out there these days. This is rather new to the market, and there was a time when the AR market was basically Colt and Bushmaster.
Hits and Misses with the New Smith & Wesson M&P 15 Sport III
BY Mike Dickerson Updated: April 21, 2024The Sport III is, arguably, the gun that S&W should have been making years ago. It gives shooters more of what they want, but there are still some significant shortcomings with the Sport III, as you might expect of many ARs in this price category.
Retro Rifle Builds
BY Primary Arms Updated: March 29, 2024No matter what the latest high-end AR-15 rifle is or how built up an influencer’s Recce setup is, retro rifle builds are just cool.
Testing the Ruger American Gen II: Full Review
BY Mitchell Graf Updated: August 27, 2024If you’re on the hunt for a rifle that seamlessly combines performance with affordability, then the Ruger American Gen II deserves your attention.
The Best Modern Combat Proven Handguns, Shotguns, and Rifles
BY Travis Pike Updated: March 17, 2024Arguably, the most important feature of a firearm is to be reliable. We want a firearm that will work as soon as you press the trigger and keep working as you continue to press the trigger.
Best 10mm Handguns and Rifles
BY Travis Pike Updated: February 21, 2024The cult of the 10mm is strong and always has been. While small, they are easy to find. Go to any forum and ask, is the 10mm worth it? They shall reveal themselves to you!
The Best AR-15 Lights – Brighten Up
BY Travis Pike Updated: April 11, 2024The adaptive, modular rifle handguard is responsible for a great many jobs and small businesses in the United States. Who knew attaching a rail to a rifle could launch a number of industries?