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Leupold Mark AR 1.5-4×20 Scope Review

By Richard on April 18, 2013 5 Comments

Looking for a variable-power, high-quality scope for your AR-15?  Consider the Mark AR series of rifle scopes from Leupold.  These scopes offer extremely clear optics, excellent magnification and the durability you need when taking a rifle into the field.

leupold mark ar 1.5-4x20

I had a chance to test a Leupold Mark AR 1.5-4×20 with the company’s integrated mounting system recently, and I have been pleased with its performance.

In the Mark AR series, Leupold offers four different magnification scopes:

  • 1.5-4x 20
  • 3-9x 40
  • 4-12x 40
  • 6-18x 40

The glass was extremely clear with no visible imperfections, distortions or clouding.  As a long time photographer, I have a deep appreciation for good glass.  This Mark AR scope was as clear as any I’ve ever used.

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Categories : Optics and Sighting Systems, review
Tags : .223, 5.56, AR-15, Leupold, Mark AR, optic, review, scope

Amazing Article: 5.56 vs. .223

By Richard on June 22, 2012 1 Comments

Andrew Tuohy of VuurwapenBlog.com fame put together a fantastic article about the 5.56 and .223 cartridges.  Unlike most of us, though, he actually did pressure testing using differently chambered rifles and a variety of ammunition.

There has long been a debate on whether it is safe to fire 5.56 NATO rounds in a rifle chambered for the SAAMI-spec’d .223 Remington cartridge.  Thanks to the folks at LuckyGunner, where the article is published, Andrew was able to use actual pressure monitoring equipment to give a more than theoretical answer.

I highly recommend checking it out.

Categories : Ammunition
Tags : .223, 5.56, LuckyGunner

SIG SAUER 551A1

By Aaron on February 29, 2012 6 Comments

SIG SAUER, Inc. combines the ingenuity of SIG SAUER GmbH in Germany and Swiss Arms AG in Switzerland. Long known for producing superior firearms, SIG SAUER has announced that it will begin production of the SIG SAUER 551-A1 as the civilian version of the SG 551 that is currently being used by the Swiss Army.

SIG 551A1 SBR

SIG SAUER 551A1 - Short Barrel Rifle version

The SIG551-A1 is a semi-auto version of the SG 551 that is American-built. The rifle uses an adjustable gas piston to operate a rotating bolt. The 2-point gas piston system allows for a cleaner, cooler shooting rifle, and promises long service life with reliable operation.

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Categories : 2012 SHOT Show, Rifles
Tags : .223, 5.56, 551A1, AR15, carbine, rifle, Sig Sauer

New Ruger SR-556C Carbine

By Richard on May 17, 2010 No Comments

ruger_sr556c_01aRuger showed off the new SR-556C carbine at last week’s 2010 NRA Meeting.  The SR-556C is similar to the original Ruger SR-556, but is shorter and lighter.  Like the original, the SR-556C is piston driven, and comes with a nice compliment of features and accessories, including a Troy Industries quad rail, Troy Industries folding sights, and three Magpul PMAG magazines.

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Categories : Rifles
Tags : .223, 5.56, rifle, Ruger, SR-556, SR-556c

Winchester Ammunition Introduces New Varmint Loads

By Richard on January 13, 2010 No Comments

winchester_ammunitionWinchester® Ammunition is taking varmint hunting to a new level, using fragmenting copper core technology, to incorporate a lead-free bullet in both .223 Rem and 22-250 Rem in the Ballistic Silvertip® line.

This truly innovative lead-free load brought to you by Winchester and Nosler® features a plastic tip to reduce tip damage and promote long-range performance, and a gilding metal jacket. The fragmenting copper core is engineered to explode on impact.

“The technology behind this bullet is evident on impact,” said Brett Flaugher, vice president of domestic and international marketing and sales. “Winchester and Nosler continue to work together and offer the most innovative ammunition, and this bullet will clearly stand out in 2010.”

The new loads should ship in March 2010.  The .223 features a 35 grain bullet traveling at 3800 fps.  The .22-250 also uses a 35 grain bullet, but at a significantly faster 4200 fps.  Both of these loads should do very well.

Categories : Ammunition
Tags : .22-250, .223, Ammunition, Silvertip, Winchester

Ruger SR-556: Ruger’s New Piston Driven AR-15

By Richard on May 16, 2009 36 Comments
The new Ruger SR-556 rifle.  

The new Ruger SR-556 rifle.

Ruger announced a new piston driven AR-15 rifle: the Ruger SR-556.  Announced at the NRA convention, the SR-556 is a completely new line for Ruger, and part of an obvious effort to redefine the company.

The SR-556 has a host of quality features, the most significant of which is the two-stage piston system.  But, in a market that seems to have an overwhelming number of AR-15 makers, will the SR-556 be interesting enough to survive? Read More…

Categories : Rifles
Tags : .223, 5.56, AR-15, EBR, Ruger, SR-556

New Rifle Loads from Black Hills Ammunition

By Richard on May 6, 2009 No Comments

Black Hills Ammunition introduced several new rifle cartridge loadings at the 2009 SHOT Show.

In .223 Remington, Black Hills is producing two new cartridges featuring Barnes bullets.  The first uses a 55 grain TSX bullet.  The TSX is an all-copper bullet that is designed to fully expand on impact, yet still penetrate deeply.  Read More…

Categories : 2009 SHOT Show, Ammunition
Tags : .223, .243, 2009 SHOT Show, Ammunition, Barnes bullets, Black Hills, mpg, tsx
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