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State Your Case: 5.56mm NATO vs. 7.62mm

November 5, 2021November 5, 2021 by Josh Wayner

Let’s take look at two mainstays: the 5.56mm and 7.62mm NATO rounds. These are easily two of the most popular rifle rounds in America, and for good reason. And they’re still the subject of a lot of questions we get from readers here at TTAG. Both cartridges offer a number of substantial benefits to every … Read more

Should You Buy An AK-47 Rifle?

January 13, 2019 by Josh Wayner

In a recent article of mine, I talked about both chickens and the .300 AAC Blackout round. I presented the idea that, from a practical standpoint, the 300 BLK is an extremely practical cartridge for general use, a breed made for today’s demands that can both show well and make meat, so to speak. I … Read more

Battle of the Black Rifles: AR-10 vs AR-15

November 3, 2018 by Sam Hoober

So…you want a black rifle to make some pews with, leading you to consider an AR-10 vs. AR-15. But you hear that one of the two flavors of ArmaLite Rifle (because that’s what “AR” stands for, after all) is better than the other. What, pray tell, is a person to do? Get both…duh. We HAVE … Read more