So one of my most memorable and favorite hunts happened Labor Day weekend of 2015. The reason why this hunt is twofold. First, I was hunting with Jonathan. Second, it was my first introduction to the 300 Blackout. You can read about that hunt here, Gorillas Chasing...
458 SOCOM: Part 1 – From Military Tech to My Personal Hunting Mini Cannon, How I Got Here
Did you know that one of the greatest developments in modern firearm cartridges was the result of a beer and BBQ event? Imagine that, some of toughest operators on the planet hanging out, having a cold one at a BBQ and indirectly contributing to the development of one...
Project Goliath – Suppressing the .458 SOCOM with Liberty Suppressors
The Liberty Suppressors Goliath is a big .458 SOCOM silencer, and here's why I'm super excited to have just received one. In 2015 we built an over the top .458 SOCOM AR-15 that we really wanted to suppress. But .458 SOCOM silencers just aren't as commonplace as .30...
6.8 to 6.Great! Part 1: Upgrade to the Wilson Combat Barrel
Over the years I’ve built some great AR style hunting rifles. The styles vary by size, caliber, color and most importantly their intended use. On many hunts I’ve taken multiple rifles due to unknown distance and terrain. It’s fun to have choices, but I’d really like...
.458 SOCOM AR-15 Overbuild – The Ultimate Big Bore AR?
The first time I saw a .458 SOCOM years ago I couldn’t imagine why someone would want one. A heavy recoiling AR-15 with limited magazine capacity – what’s the point? Now I laugh at myself and consider my former opinion Exhibit A: Lack of Vision! Well that changed, and...
New from Mega Arms: AR-15 Wedge Lock in KeyMod & MATEN MKM Redesign
Mega Arms is an aptly named company. They've been cranking out a lot AR-15 parts for years and their roots as a company go back to the 19th century. Mega just announced a couple of updates to their line: the AR-15 Wedge Lock in KeyMod and a redesigned MATEN MKM 308...
The Forward Assist on AR-15s – A useless vestigial appendage, or a necessary feature?
The forward assist on M16s and AR-15s resulted from the initial trouble that soldiers experienced with early M16 rifles in Vietnam. Non-chrome-lined bores and chambers, incorrect propellants in the ammunition, and lack of cleaning supplies led to rampant jamming. The...