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AR-15 ejection patterns

AR-15 Ejection Patterns

You’re out at the range, about to run the first magazine through your new AR-15. You pull the charging handle, drop the bolt, turn off the safety, and BANG! The first shot rings out. Your AR-15 ejection patterns send the brass casing sailing through the air, landing on your neckline and sliding down your shirt. […]

stripper clip

What Is A Stripper Clip?

What in the world is a stripper clip? You’ve probably heard about the differences between magazines and clips, but a stripper clip is its own thing. Let’s chat about these mystical reloading tools, how they work, and the firearms that use them.  A stripper clip is a small piece of metal that holds ammunition in […]

pmag vs hexmag

Pmag VS Hexmag

Whether you’ve just purchased your first AR-15, or own multiple AR-platform rifles, it’s essential that you purchase high-quality accessories. When someone mentions “must-have magazines” for the AR platform, many shooters immediately think of Pmag Vs Hexmag. There’s a reason for that, these two fantastic-plastic wonders are some of the best-selling magazines on the market.  While […]