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Barrel Length vs. AR-15 Accuracy: What Really M...
TL;DR for Skimmers Accuracy isn’t about length. Longer AR-15 barrels don’t inherently shoot smaller groups. They boost velocity, which helps hits at range via flatter drop/less wind drift. Shorter barrels...
Barrel Length vs. AR-15 Accuracy: What Really M...
TL;DR for Skimmers Accuracy isn’t about length. Longer AR-15 barrels don’t inherently shoot smaller groups. They boost velocity, which helps hits at range via flatter drop/less wind drift. Shorter barrels...
Mk12 SPR Decoded: A No-BS Guide to Mod 0 vs. Mo...
TL;DR for Skimmers Mod 0 = 18" Douglas barrel, PRI carbon-fiber tube + ARMS sleeve, heavier, OG “SPR look.” Mod 1 = 18" Douglas barrel, KAC M4 Match FF RAS...
Mk12 SPR Decoded: A No-BS Guide to Mod 0 vs. Mo...
TL;DR for Skimmers Mod 0 = 18" Douglas barrel, PRI carbon-fiber tube + ARMS sleeve, heavier, OG “SPR look.” Mod 1 = 18" Douglas barrel, KAC M4 Match FF RAS...
AR-15 Rifling Twist Rates, Demystified: The Sma...
TL;DR for Skimmers Best single choice: 1:8 twist — reliably stabilizes 55–77 gr bullets, from cheap 55 FMJ practice ammo to heavy 77 gr match (great for target/hunting flexibility). Shoot...
AR-15 Rifling Twist Rates, Demystified: The Sma...
TL;DR for Skimmers Best single choice: 1:8 twist — reliably stabilizes 55–77 gr bullets, from cheap 55 FMJ practice ammo to heavy 77 gr match (great for target/hunting flexibility). Shoot...
Flat-Faced vs. Curved Triggers: The Human-Facto...
TL;DR for Skimmers Flat triggers give a uniform finger pad, slight leverage advantage, and often a straighter rearward press, which can help reduce low-lefts and widen the “forgiveness window” at...
Flat-Faced vs. Curved Triggers: The Human-Facto...
TL;DR for Skimmers Flat triggers give a uniform finger pad, slight leverage advantage, and often a straighter rearward press, which can help reduce low-lefts and widen the “forgiveness window” at...
Hollow Points vs. Polymer-Tipped Expanding Bull...
TL;DR for Skimmers If your priority is the most consistent expansion across real-world obstacles like heavy clothing, modern polymer-tipped expanding bullets usually have the edge. Traditional hollow points remain a...
Hollow Points vs. Polymer-Tipped Expanding Bull...
TL;DR for Skimmers If your priority is the most consistent expansion across real-world obstacles like heavy clothing, modern polymer-tipped expanding bullets usually have the edge. Traditional hollow points remain a...
Bonded Bullets, Demystified: When They’re Unfai...
TL;DR for Skimmers A bonded bullet has its lead core fused to the copper jacket. That bond keeps the bullet together as it opens, retaining 90%+ of its weight in...
Bonded Bullets, Demystified: When They’re Unfai...
TL;DR for Skimmers A bonded bullet has its lead core fused to the copper jacket. That bond keeps the bullet together as it opens, retaining 90%+ of its weight in...