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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...
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...
Bolt Action Rifles vs. AR-Style Rifles: Which i...
Bolt Action Rifles vs. AR-Style Rifles: Which is Really More Accurate? In the diverse world of firearms, one debate continues to spark interest among shooters of all types: Are bolt...
Bolt Action Rifles vs. AR-Style Rifles: Which i...
Bolt Action Rifles vs. AR-Style Rifles: Which is Really More Accurate? In the diverse world of firearms, one debate continues to spark interest among shooters of all types: Are bolt...
Piston vs. DI AR-15, Demystified: A No-BS 2025 ...
TL;DR for Skimmers General-purpose 16″ 5.56, unsuppressed: DI wins on weight, cost, parts compatibility, and accuracy potential. Short barrels and heavy suppressor use: Piston tends to be cleaner at the...
Piston vs. DI AR-15, Demystified: A No-BS 2025 ...
TL;DR for Skimmers General-purpose 16″ 5.56, unsuppressed: DI wins on weight, cost, parts compatibility, and accuracy potential. Short barrels and heavy suppressor use: Piston tends to be cleaner at the...
From Space-Age Prototype to “America’s Rifle”: ...
TL;DR for Skimmers The AR-15 began as Eugene Stoner’s lightweight, aerospace-inspired rifle at ArmaLite, was industrialized by Colt, and matured through Vietnam’s hard lessons into today’s ultra-modular platform. Standards like...
From Space-Age Prototype to “America’s Rifle”: ...
TL;DR for Skimmers The AR-15 began as Eugene Stoner’s lightweight, aerospace-inspired rifle at ArmaLite, was industrialized by Colt, and matured through Vietnam’s hard lessons into today’s ultra-modular platform. Standards like...
AR-15 vs. AK-47 in 2025: The Gunsmith’s No-BS D...
TL;DR for Skimmers AR-15: Lighter, more ergonomic, 1–2 MOA capable with quality ammo, huge aftermarket, better suppressed, easier to mount optics. Great for precision-leaning general use. AK-47/AKM: Bomb-proof reliability, simpler...
AR-15 vs. AK-47 in 2025: The Gunsmith’s No-BS D...
TL;DR for Skimmers AR-15: Lighter, more ergonomic, 1–2 MOA capable with quality ammo, huge aftermarket, better suppressed, easier to mount optics. Great for precision-leaning general use. AK-47/AKM: Bomb-proof reliability, simpler...