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308 ballistics 

308 Ballistics 

The versatility of the .308 Win often creates a lot of questions for new gun owners. Is the round underpowered, or overpowered? What’s the best bullet grain weight and its effective range? This article will give you an introduction to .308 ballistics as we talk velocity, drop rate, and more.  Let’s begin with the .308’s […]

Hornady 308

Hornady 308: An American Classic

In 1949, the Hornady Manufacturing Company began producing innovative, reliable projectiles for gun owners the world over. They didn’t stop there. Over the next few decades, the name “Hornady” became synonymous with dependability and accuracy. The rise of Hornady coincided with the creation of what is arguably the most popular projectile in production, the .308 […]

best 308 rifle

Best 308 Rifle

When someone creates a “best” list, they typically generate a certain amount of controversy with it. That’s understandable since it’s almost impossible to determine any product’s top types and brands, and that’s especially true with firearms. Shooters are an extremely knowledgeable and passionate group, and to present them with a subjective list of the “Best […]

Wilson Combat AR-10

Wilson Combat AR-10 Rifle Review

Guest Writer: Kenzie Fitzpatrick In this article, I’ll be reviewing one of the original Wilson Combat .308 AR-10 Recon rifles. Wilson Combat first announced its AR-10 design to the world in November of 2014. The Wilson Combat AR-10 has gone through several upgrades to the design since its initial announcement. However, this design remains one […]