We started off this long-range shooting series with an introduction to some important terminology. Now we're ready to apply those terms.First, we will discuss what determines the vertical component of bullet trajectory. Then, in the next section, we'll focus on what determines the horizontal component of the bullet trajectory. [ez-toc] Bullet Trajectory - Vertical … [Read more...]
Easier, Faster Building Experience for AR-15 Upper Receiver In this article, I will be covering certain tools that will be needed to make your building experience easier and faster. I always find that it is easier to have the right tool for the job, and that is the same case when it comes to building your own AR-15 upper receiver. For this series, I will be walking you through … [Read more...]
Lone Wolf's G9 Carbine looks like any another modern sporting rifle until you check the magazine well. The G9 lower uses small-frame Glock pistol magazines, which solves the problems of previous 9mm AR carbines and makes it an affordable, reliable, and fun gun. Modern Sporting Rifles (MSR), also known as AR rifles, are commonly used for self defense, hunting, and … [Read more...]
The Coriolis Effect and Long-Range Shooting Following the long-range shooting series? Here's the next installment of external ballistics theory: the Coriolis Effect. The Coriolis Effect is a variable that affects the bullet flight both on the horizontal and the vertical plane of the trajectory. [ez-toc] What is the Coriolis Effect and How Does it Affect Shooting? When … [Read more...]
The Glock 22 is one of the most widespread pistols in the United States for both civilian use and law enforcement. Part of its appeal is the .40cal Smith & Wesson round, which is in effect a scaled-down 10mm round and serves as a nice gap in power and magazine capacity between the 9mm Parabellum and the .45ACP round. It has been the standard issue sidearm of the Federal … [Read more...]
When building a custom AR-15 upper receiver, installing your barrel is actually one of the easier things to complete. Make sure and read the article that covers what tools you will need to build your AR-15 upper receiver and then grab the following items: your barrel, your barrel nut, torque wrench, barrel nut wrench and AeroShell 33ms grease. If you decide to install … [Read more...]
