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Gun Beaver - Barrel Length vs. AR-15 Accuracy

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...

Gun Beaver - AR-15 Rifling Twist Rates, Demystified: The Smart Shooter’s Guide to Matching Twist to Bullet Weight

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...

Gun Beaver - LAW Tactical Side-Folding Adapters in 2025: Are They Actually Worth the Money?

LAW Tactical Side-Folding Adapters in 2025: Are...

TL;DR for Skimmers Short answer: If you genuinely need a compact, duty-grade AR that still uses standard receivers and buffer tubes, the LAW Tactical Gen 3-M is the class leader...

LAW Tactical Side-Folding Adapters in 2025: Are...

TL;DR for Skimmers Short answer: If you genuinely need a compact, duty-grade AR that still uses standard receivers and buffer tubes, the LAW Tactical Gen 3-M is the class leader...

Gun Beaver - Chrome-Lined vs. Stainless Steel AR-15 Barrels: Which Should You Choose?

Chrome-Lined vs. Stainless Steel AR-15 Barrels:...

Choosing between a stainless steel and a chrome-lined barrel for your AR-15 is more than a matter of taste—it's about mission, performance, longevity, and budget. While both materials are tried-and-true...

Chrome-Lined vs. Stainless Steel AR-15 Barrels:...

Choosing between a stainless steel and a chrome-lined barrel for your AR-15 is more than a matter of taste—it's about mission, performance, longevity, and budget. While both materials are tried-and-true...

Gun Beaver - Running & Gunning Coyotes: The Definitive Show-Down Between Semi-Auto Rifles, Bolt Guns and Shotguns

Running & Gunning Coyotes: The Definitive Show-...

Quick-Look Comparison Platform Typical Effective Range* Avg. Rate-of-Fire (practical) Carry Weight** Budget Window (street) Where It Shines Where It Falters AR-pattern & other semi-autos 0-350 yd (.223), 0-600 yd (6...

Running & Gunning Coyotes: The Definitive Show-...

Quick-Look Comparison Platform Typical Effective Range* Avg. Rate-of-Fire (practical) Carry Weight** Budget Window (street) Where It Shines Where It Falters AR-pattern & other semi-autos 0-350 yd (.223), 0-600 yd (6...

Gun Beaver - Wilson Combat: from 10' × 20' to benchmark brand

Wilson Combat: from 10' × 20' to benchmark brand

When Bill Wilson opened Wilson’s Gun Shop behind his father’s jewelry store in Berryville, Arkansas, in 1977, he was simply funding a practical‑pistol habit. Forty‑eight years later the company that now...

Wilson Combat: from 10' × 20' to benchmark brand

When Bill Wilson opened Wilson’s Gun Shop behind his father’s jewelry store in Berryville, Arkansas, in 1977, he was simply funding a practical‑pistol habit. Forty‑eight years later the company that now...