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Gun Beaver - 11 Reasons Serious Operators Choose RTS Tactical for Body Armor & Gear

11 Reasons Serious Operators Choose RTS Tactica...

TL;DR for Skimmers If you’re shopping for body armor, plate carriers, ballistic shields, and IFAKs and you actually intend to use them, RTS Tactical sits in a very solid sweet...

11 Reasons Serious Operators Choose RTS Tactica...

TL;DR for Skimmers If you’re shopping for body armor, plate carriers, ballistic shields, and IFAKs and you actually intend to use them, RTS Tactical sits in a very solid sweet...

Gun Beaver - 6.5 Grendel & the AR-15

6.5 Grendel & the AR-15: Ultimate Do-It-All Car...

TL;DR for Skimmers Yes, 6.5 Grendel is one of the best “general-purpose” AR-15 cartridges if you care about hunting and real-world terminal performance more than cheap ammo. It was designed...

6.5 Grendel & the AR-15: Ultimate Do-It-All Car...

TL;DR for Skimmers Yes, 6.5 Grendel is one of the best “general-purpose” AR-15 cartridges if you care about hunting and real-world terminal performance more than cheap ammo. It was designed...

Gun Beaver - AR-15 vs. AR-10: Key Differences, Real-World Use Cases & How to Pick the Right Rifle

AR-15 vs. AR-10: Key Differences, Real-World Us...

TL;DR for Skimmers Caliber: AR-15: Usually .223 Rem/5.56×45 NATO – light recoil, cheaper ammo, higher capacity. AR-10: Usually .308 Win/7.62×51 NATO – heavier recoil, more energy, better for larger game....

AR-15 vs. AR-10: Key Differences, Real-World Us...

TL;DR for Skimmers Caliber: AR-15: Usually .223 Rem/5.56×45 NATO – light recoil, cheaper ammo, higher capacity. AR-10: Usually .308 Win/7.62×51 NATO – heavier recoil, more energy, better for larger game....

Gun Beaver - Fluted Barrels, Faxon, and Reality: Actual Benefits, Hidden Tradeoffs, and the Best Fluted Options

Fluted Barrels, Faxon, and Reality: Actual Bene...

TL;DR for Skimmers: Real Benefits of a Fluted Barrel Yes, fluted barrels are worth it when you care about weight, balance, and looks and you buy from a manufacturer that...

Fluted Barrels, Faxon, and Reality: Actual Bene...

TL;DR for Skimmers: Real Benefits of a Fluted Barrel Yes, fluted barrels are worth it when you care about weight, balance, and looks and you buy from a manufacturer that...

Gun Beaver - Big-Bore Revolvers for the Backcountry

Big-Bore Revolvers for the Backcountry: Are The...

TL;DR for skimmers Yes, big-bore revolvers are practical for handgun hunting, as an insurance policy during rifle/archery seasons, and as trail guns in bear country. The sweet spot for most...

Big-Bore Revolvers for the Backcountry: Are The...

TL;DR for skimmers Yes, big-bore revolvers are practical for handgun hunting, as an insurance policy during rifle/archery seasons, and as trail guns in bear country. The sweet spot for most...

Gun Beaver - Steel vs. Ceramic Hard Armor: Which Should You Actually Buy?

Steel vs. Ceramic Hard Armor: Which Should You ...

TL;DR for Skimmers If budget and abuse tolerance matter most (training, truck kit, loaner rigs), steel can be a durable, entry-level option—provided it’s properly coated for spall and you can...

Steel vs. Ceramic Hard Armor: Which Should You ...

TL;DR for Skimmers If budget and abuse tolerance matter most (training, truck kit, loaner rigs), steel can be a durable, entry-level option—provided it’s properly coated for spall and you can...