Cleaning and maintenance of your firearm is an important task, one that must be carried out regularly, as this affects accuracy and the overall life of the firearm. Some weapons are easy to disassemble and some aren’t. For this discussion, we will be talking about the disassembly, cleaning, maintenance, and reassembly … Read More

Hunting has become a very popular hobby these days, especially in regions where the population of varmints, pests, and predators has grown out of control. This hobby requires the right tools and the M1A rifle fits the bill perfectly. The M1A is a classic rifle and is widely owned among … Read More

The M1A is a reliable and rugged rifle. But those who own it also know that it is bulky and requires multiple aftermarket upgrades to compete with the latest rifles. You need to upgrade the wooden stock to a synthetic, add a cheek riser, rails, and other additions to make … Read More

The beginning of the 21st century was marked with significant progress in the ammo industry, mainly boosted by the US Military and the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT). About the same time, several major and small ammunition producers have sought and independently developed cartridges with terminal knockdown surpassing .223 Remington/5.56mm NATO … Read More

The 6.8 SPC round was developed by Remington and some military marksmanship gurus. They wanted a round that would kill better than NATO standard 5.56x45mm rounds. The design was based on experiences in Iraq. They optimized their design for shorter urban ranges and shorter barrels. They did this without compromising … Read More

For over five decades, U.S. Army servicemen have relied on the 5.56x45mm and 7.62x51mm NATO cartridges. These are the next generation of the new “intermediate calibers” in between the 5.56mm and 7.62mm and offer ample power and flexibility to accomplish any military mission, as well to tackle most of the … Read More

The M1A is the civilian version of the M14, an American classic. All it lacks is the full-auto happy switch, which the military rarely used anyway. The military intended the M14 to be manufactured with the same tooling as the venerable M1 Garand. It was to offer a 20-round box mag … Read More

The M14 was introduced in 1959 as an upgrade to the iconic M1 Garand. The upgrade included a 20-round box magazine and the switch from .30-06 ammunition to the less bulky 7.62x51mm (.308). The M1A is the civilian version of the M14, without the practically unused full-auto party trick. The M14/M1A … Read More

Bipods have been around since the 1930s and as most of you may already know, a bipod represents a complementary gear to your rifle and overall shooting accessories, that greatly benefits your target acquisition and ongoing work in the field. It secures and stabilizes your firearm to improve accuracy, provide … Read More

The M1A is almost the same as the classic American M14 battle rifle, in service from 1959 to the present. The only difference is the largely unused select-fire feature. The M14 was an upgraded version of the M1, the rifle General Patton called “the greatest battle implement ever devised.” The upgrade … Read More