Two of the hottest long-range cartridges for general purpose use (if there is such a thing) are 6.5mm Creedmoor and the brand new .224 Valkyrie.
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CMMG MkG Banshee Makes Good Use of a Short Barrel ~ VIDEO
The CMMG MkG Banshee is a neat little pistol or SBR depending on which version you like. At great personal risk of denting the family budget, I want to send a check in for this one…
Gossip & Gear from the 2018 NRA Annual Meeting
It’s the only gathering of 80,000 or so people where folks are overly polite & respectful to each other. Unless you are Alyssa Milano…
Shooting Accessories , My Favorite Five Must-Haves
Like most other product categories, shooting gear must pass the test of time for it to make the true favorites shooting accessories list. Here are my current top five.
Colt Commando XM177 Carbine History : “a Carbine by any Other Name….” ~ VIDEO
The most challenging part of the Colt Commando XM177 Carbine history is the profusion of names and nicknames for the actual rifle it represents.
Brownells XM177 Colt Commando Carbine : Something Retro & Something New
Brownells XM177E2 Retro Carbine is now out and Tom Mchale had to get his hands on it and take it to the shooting range. Oh yeah,,, we are giving this gun away!!
How to Stop Mass Murders in Schools – Right Now
Why are we so averse to spending $233 per student to put an immediate stop to school shootings?
Random Pithiness… & Guns from SHOT Show 2018
While a decidedly non-scientific observation, it seemed like companies in the AR market focused on meaningful improvements rather than simply building yet another AR-15 clone
AR15 vs AR10 , Is Bigger Really Better? A Look at Big vs Little ARs Downrange
Tom compares the AR15 vs AR10 rifles when shooting at long range, and provides data for what happens to bullets as they travel downrange.
45 ACP Ammo You Can Count On in Your Self Defense Handgun
Tom McHale review his choices for the most reliable and best performing 45 ACP ammo to carry loaded in your self defense handgun.
Aero Precision Builder Set AR-15 Rifle Project – Picking Parts & Components
Tom Mchale walks us through his choice of parts and components from the Aero Precision Dream AR-15 Rifle build project, using an Aero Precision Builder Set.
Build Your Own AR-15 Rifle from an Aero Precision AR-15 Builder Kit
Tom Mchale gives the reader a detailed look at how to build your own AR-15 rifle, featuring an Aero Precision AR builder kit and a downloadable list of tools and parts.
Smith & Wesson’s M&P 22 Compact is the New Kit Gun 2.0
Tom is compelled to update his Kit Gun to the Smith & Wesson M&P 22 Compact Pistol, but why does it need the additional silencer?
CZ 75 SP-01 Tactical Suppressor-Ready Pistol – First Impressions ~ VIDEO
The CZ 75 SP-01 Tactical Suppressor-Ready Pistol was designed as a duty sidearm; but target shooters have taken up this gun for it’s exceptional accuracy and it’s suppressor ready barrel..
Building a Reloading Workbench – Do’s & Don’ts
Learn from my successes, and my mistakes, as you build a custom reloading bench with do and don’t do tips..,.
How to Win the Gun Control Debate in Favor of Guns
If you can frame the gun control debate as questions, the other just might ask you for the answer. And that makes the debate a whole different ball game.
Sig Sauer Ammunition Factory, an Exclusive Inside Look of the New Arkansas Facility
Firearms reporter Tom McHale reports on his exclusive tour of the all new Sig Sauer Ammunition Factory open now in Arkansas…
The Practical Guide to Gun Holsters for Concealed Carry ~ New Book
New third edition The Practical Guide to Gun Holsters for Concealed Carry offers readers valuable advice and perspective on a dozen methods of concealed carry and over 160 different products.
173 Trillion People Have Never Read the Constitution – New Book Looks to Fix That
Most people haven’t ever read the founding documents, which is exactly why AmmoLand Contributor, Tom McHale, wrote his new book, The Constitution – A Revolutionary Story.
Q Silencer Full & Half Nelson Suppressors ~ Eliminadores de Ruido
The Q Silencer Half and Full Nelson suppressors are built like tanks and would serve as impact weapons or a really expensive hammer in a pinch…
Pistol Barrel Upgrade , Benefits Explained & How-To Instructions
Tom Mchale gives AmmoLand News readers the inside scoop on a pistol barrel upgrade as well as a run down on the steps need to complete this easy gunsmith job.
The 7 Steps to Brass Case Conversion
Learn how to resize range pick-up brass into obscure and expensive calibers.
Concealed Carry – Do You Need A Self Defense Insurance Plan? ~ VIDEO
After the smoke clears what comes next? Tom McHale, reviews the best self defense insurance options, sometimes called concealed carry liability insurance..
Plastic Steel Plates & Other New Shooting Gear, Summer Break 2017
One of the benefits of this adventure job is that you get to try out all sorts of new shooting sports gear. This time with the folks from the United States Concealed Carry Association…
5 Cool Guns And Gear Products From The NRA Annual Meeting
After wandering the thousands of yards of exhibit aisles, I picked out this short list of new and interesting stuff.
First Shot On Target Drill, Learn To Shoot Better From The Karate Kid
Repetition and muscle memory applies to a whole slew of important life skills like separating Oreo cookies, hitting the brakes when the idiot in front of you is busy texting, and yes, shooting a gun.
Getting Started In Long Range Shooting
Tom gives us an introduction to the sport and what it takes getting started in long range shooting.
MantisX Firearms Training System ~ Smart Shooting With Your Smartphone
The MantisX Firearms Training System , it’s like having your own professional competitive shooting coach, even when you’re shooting alone…
Smith & Wesson Performance Center Ported M&P 45 Shield – A Pocket 45 You Can Shoot
Gun writer, Tom McHale, reviews the Smith & Wesson Performance Center Ported M&P 45 Shield with Tritium Night Sights with positive results.
AR-15 Barrel Twist Rates – What You Need To Know
Tom explores the importance of AR-15 Barrel Twist Rates. What can go wrong & what can go good.