Tag: 5.56

  • Yankee Hill Turbo K 5.56 Silencer Review

    Yankee Hill Turbo K 5.56 Silencer Review

    The Yankee Hill Turbo K should be on your short list for a great sounding, reasonably priced dedicated 5.56 silencer. Sound reduction is quite remarkable for a K-can. For those unfamiliar with the “K” nomenclature, it is an abbreviation for the German word “Kurz” which translates to “short.” The YHM Turbo K measures in at…

  • .223 vs 5.56 Explained in Plain English

    .223 vs 5.56 Explained in Plain English

    What is the difference between 5.56 NATO and .223 Remington?

  • Silencer Shop Authority: Innovative Arms Interceptor 5.56 Suppressor

    Silencer Shop Authority: Innovative Arms Interceptor 5.56 Suppressor

    This is a review of the Innovative Arms Interceptor 5.56 Exoskeleton suppressor.  OK, what is the “exoskeleton” all about?  The exoskeleton is basically a shroud that covers half of the suppressor and acts as both a heat sink and grip surface.  Innovative Arms offers the Interceptor in both 7.62 and 5.56 models.  Many of us…

  • The IWI Tavor Bullpup 5.56mm Rifle Part 2.

    The IWI Tavor Bullpup 5.56mm Rifle Part 2.

    Welcome to Part 2. of the Israeli Tavor review.  This time we are going to look at a ballistics chart for a 62 grain load with a 75 yard battle sight zero, other configurations of the weapon system, some more of my personal likes/dislikes and then finish up part 2 with some accessory choices. If you want to read Part…

  • The IWI Tavor Bullpup 5.56mm Rifle Part 1.

    The IWI Tavor Bullpup 5.56mm Rifle Part 1.

    It’s not often we get to talk about something totally new and different. Today we do, not that this is a new invention, it isn’t. The Tavor has been in use by the IDF (Isreali Defense Force) for 10 years now but it is new to us here in the States. Now when I hear “IDF” and…

  • 5.56 Giveaway For Shooters

    Feed Your Guns and Feed Yourself AmmoForSale.com is giving away 300 rounds of PMC X-Tac 5.56 ammunition  along with a new 22-inch Weber grill to help one shooter celebrate Independence Day. PMC X-Tac is loaded to NATO specifications and is not intended for you use in a .223 Remington rifle but the grill is engineered…

  • Consumer review: DPMS Rifles

    I own an AR-10, and a AR-15 through DPMS….

  • Low budget AR’s builds that shoot: Episode 1 – The varmint/target method.

    Low budget AR’s builds that shoot: Episode 1 – The varmint/target method.

    The reason I no longer take my larger bore rigs out of the safe unless I am shooting beyond 500-600 yards.. By: Chad L. Hello everyone! I’d like to introduce you to FrankenStoner, the main reason why I don’t take my larger bore weapons out of the safe… unless I’m shooting beyond 500-600 yards, that…

  • Rock River ATH Carbine Review

    Rock River ATH Carbine Review

      Tonite I will discuss my Rock River  ATH Carbine. I have a couple other Rock’s but this is my favorite one, I actually clean this one:) It was made to be a “premium” rifle I would call it with many upgrades and more accurate than your regular m4 style rifles.

  • LaRue Range Day 2011

    LaRue Range Day 2011

    I’ll be the new staff photog for the foreseeable future and while my writing isn’t the best, I hope to provide great photos to accompany the excellent reviews here.  I hope I can give you the views necessary for you to make a well-informed decision on your next firearm, optic, or accessory purchase and that…

  • Rock River Arms  RRA Entry Tactical 5.56 w/ EOTECH 552

    Rock River Arms RRA Entry Tactical 5.56 w/ EOTECH 552

      This evening I will go over the RRA Entry Tactical m4 carbine in 5.56 cal. I bought this rifle in Oct of 2004. I have used the hell out of it. I don’t even know how many rounds but roughly 4 cases downrange without a single malfunction while I fired it.

  • PRI Entry 18″ 5.56 Upper Review

    PRI Entry 18″ 5.56 Upper Review

    PRI has been a producer of high end AR parts, mounts, uppers, forearms, etc.. for 32 years. Most shooters that are into ARs undoubetbly are familiar with PRI’s carbon forearms. They are heavily used by compeition shooters and are standard issue on the US Military’s MK 12 SPR rifle. Reason being, they are light, built…