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SIG Sauer MCX Virtus

SIG Sauer MCX Virtus .300 Blackout Review

The SIG Sauer MCX Virtus has earned a reputation as one of the most versatile modern sporting rifles on the market. Designed with adaptability in mind, it provides owners with the ability to seamlessly change calibers. Depending on who you ask, it’s either one of the best modular platforms ever built or an expensive solution […]

Best Caliber For Hog Hunting

Best Caliber For Hog Hunting

Everywhere you go, people hunt hogs for different reasons. To find the best caliber for hog hunting, you have to ask where and why you’re hunting hogs, and then go from there. In many cases, your terrain, property, and personal goals will guide you to the perfect hog hunting setup.  Many will tell you that […]

AR-15 Calibers

AR-15 Calibers For Your Next Build

Many subscribe to the adage, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” You can certainly apply this concept to the AR-15 and its standard 5.56x45mm cartridge. The 5.56 cartridge is well-rounded, and you can use it for various applications. From sports shooting to home defense or taking on small to medium-sized games, the 5.56 is […]

300 blackout VS 308

300 Blackout VS 308

Comparing 300 Blackout VS 308 Winchester is tough as they are both versatile rounds. While the 300 Blackout is newer, it shares a similar origin story to the .308 Winchester. In both cases, the military was looking for modifications to current rounds. Below, we’ll talk about these rounds’ history and the best applications for each […]

best 300 blackout ammo

Best 300 Blackout Ammo: Home Defense, Hunting & Training

The .300 AAC Blackout, also known as .300 AAC or .300 Blackout, has taken the shooting world by storm in the last few years. The 5.56x45mm NATO is a fine caliber for a surprising number of applications. As a shooting community, we never envisioned many of those uses decades ago when the cartridge was born. […]