Pros & Cons of a full weight bolt carrier group in an AR
The top BCG is a full auto as compared to the “neutered” BCG at the bottom. Notice the difference in the rear. The weight of a Bolt Carrier Group, or…
Silencer or Suppressor, which term is correct?
I am a firm believer in using correct terminology but I don’t really get all bent out of shape when someone continues to use an incorrect term. Water off a…
Advantages Nickel Boron/Nitro Met on BCG and barrel for AR rifle.
Advantages and benefits of Ni B, nickel boron, and nitro met, salt bath nitride on AR bolt carrier group, barrel, and gas tube assemblies. This is an inexpensive modern technology…
Liberty Suppressors Sovereign, .30 cal can on a diet.
Liberty Suppressors introduces the Sovereign, a small lightweight silencer rated up to and including the 300 Winchester Magnum. To save weight and cost the silencer body and baffle stack is…
Barnes Precision Machine SBR, vicious companion
A few thoughts on why a SBR or AR pistol is a good idea. It is a solid plan to have a reliable carbine on hand for self defense as…
Trouble Shooting Steps for the AR family of Rifles
As the operator of a Modern Sporting Rifle you are responsible for keeping the firearm system clean and operational at all times! One of the major mistakes owners of the…
300 Blackout ballistic test, updated
As popularity in the 300 Blackout/300 Whisper gains I was looking forward to this ballistic test for rangehot.com. The test platform is the Barnes Precision CQB rifle reviewed here. I…
Ruger Mini-14 Tactical Rifle, in 300 AAC Blackout
Ruger Mini-14 tactical rifle, in 300 AAC Blackout The Ruger Mini-14 has been a very popular carbine for about forty years, initially and still offered in .223 Remington, then the…
Defender Ammunition, shooting you straight.
Defender Ammunition, shooting you straight. We have been using a lot of Defender Ammunition in many of our reviews and I had enough data in 9mm Luger, .40 S&W, .45…
BPM CQC 300 BLK pistol and AAC SR-7 silencer.
BPM CQC 300 BLK pistol and AAC SR-7 silencer. First, let’s address some terminology. The silencer was invented around 1902 and patened in March 1909 by an American inventor Hiram…