Tag: 5.56mm
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Surplus 5.45x39mm: 7N6 – You Should Have Stocked Up
Introduction For the purposes of this article we compared the commercial M855 loading for the 5.56mm to the 1980s Russian 7N6 5.45x39mm surplus round. Both rounds were evaluated out of 16 inch barrels, as that is the most common option to the civilian rifleman. Both the AR-15 carbine in 5.45 and commercial AK-74 variants use…
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Graphic Results from live-fire 7N6 Surplus 5.45x39mm rounds – video included
In previous articles, I’ve examined the cost benefit of shooting 7n6 surplus instead of commercial M855 5.56x45mm. In this follow-up article, we will examine the various characteristics of the 7N6 surplus round that lend themselves to Serious Social Purposes. Both rounds were evaluated out of 16 inch barrels, as that is the most common option to…
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Velocity Systems Steel Side Plates
Several months ago, Jim over at Deliberate Dynamics sent me a pair of Velocity Systems steel side plates for testing. They are multi-hit rated for 7.62x39mm. These are lightweight, low-profile plates made for military and law enforcement use. Unfortunately, Velocity Systems neither lists them on their website nor markets them to the general public. I count…
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Scorpion Tactical Upper Receiver
Testing rifle components is a time-consuming and laborious process. It’s also one that requires a large amount of precision. And if there’s one thing that I’ve learned in testing various AR-15 components, it’s that you need a quality upper. Handguards, barrels, charging handles and bolt carrier groups are all routinely swapped out in my dedicated…
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Atlanta Arms and Ammo review
Tactical Gun Review Pro Staff has selected Atlanta Arms and Ammo as our preferred supplier of 9mm and 5.56 ammunition. Atlanta Arms and Ammo has an impeccable record of producing high quality match-grade ammunition for the competitive shooter. In business since 1976, the company is committed to first-rate customer service.