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Battle Of Mogadishu

Battle Of Mogadishu

By Guy J. Sagi The bloodiest single firefight involving U.S. troops since the Vietnam War is the Battle of Mogadishu. It began on October 3, 1993, and raged into the next day. Outnumbered, outgunned, and with reinforcing troops unable to reach them, 18 Armed Forces members died in this chaotic urban combat. The casualties also […]

308 hunting rifle

308 Hunting Rifle

If you’re looking to hunt deer or other larger-sized game, a 308 hunting rifle might be the ideal choice. Oh, you’ll hear lots of talk favoring its primary rivals, the .30-06 and the .270, but the .308 holds its own against the competition.  Powerful and accurate in various applications, the .308 cartridge and the many […]

Remington 700 SPS Tactical

Remington 700 SPS Tactical Review

Guest Writer: Kenzie Fitzpatrick The Remington 700 SPS Tactical model is the perfect big game hunting rifle. It’s also fun to shoot at the range. Remington has been a household name for years and the Model 700 and Model 870 are two of the best-selling firearms of all time. Once you shoot one, you’ll understand […]

7.62x39 VS 308

7.62×39 VS 308 Winchester

7.62×39 and .308 are both cartridge superstars. These rounds have big reputations and also big differences. This article analyzes each round’s strengths and weaknesses and examines the ballistics of how 7.62×39 VS 308 Winchester match-up. The 7.62×39 is a smaller cased .30 caliber – also known as an intermediate round. Most notably, this round finds its […]

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 […]