Daily Archives: Jun 27, 2026

Charles Mitchell

6 Ammo Choices That Get Shooters Rejected at Gun Ranges

Range ammo rules are often less about caliber alone and more about what the projectile or case is made of. A box that looks ordinary at the bench can become a problem the moment a rangemaster puts a magnet to it. That is why shooters get turned away with...
Charles Mitchell

7 AR-15 Misconceptions That Distort How the Rifle Actually Works

The AR-15 is often described by its outline instead of its mechanics. That shortcut creates confusion, because the platform’s appearance, legal treatment, and military ancestry do not explain how it actually functions. A clearer view starts with the rifle as a system of parts: receiver sets, barrel lengths, chamberings,...
Charles Mitchell

7 Rifle Cartridges That Still Hit Hard on Elk

Elk cartridges tend to get discussed in extremes. Some hunters chase flat trajectory above all else, while others focus on bullet diameter, raw energy, or the heaviest load a shoulder can tolerate. The more durable lesson is simpler: elk demand penetration, reliable bullet upset, and enough retained speed to...