Daily Archives: Mar 21, 2026

James Thompson

Every Marine Corps Rifle Since Vietnam

It began in the hot jungles of Southeast Asia, where the sound of rifle fire echoed through dense foliage. From that crucible of the Vietnam War to the rugged mountains of Afghanistan, Marine rifles have told a story of adaptation, precision, and warfighting necessity. Each model not only represents...
James Thompson

9 Precision Calibers That Hit Every Time

What distinguishes a cartridge that impresses on paper from one that performs in the field? For hunters, competitive shooters, and rifle shooters, the difference is in consistent accuracy irrespective of rifle platform, weather, or range. Some cartridges are forgiving, predictable, and repeatable, and thus become reliable partners from the...
James Thompson

9 Guns That Fail Shooters on the Range

How can a gun be promising in the catalog but simply fail on the range? For most shooters, the difference between promise and performance is vast and expensive. Even well-regarded manufacturers have their clunkers from time to time that fall short on ergonomics, reliability, or accuracy. Disappointment among guns is...