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Ak-47 vs. AR15
The AK-47 and the M16 are the two most common assault rifles in the world. They are the ultimate competitors, and they are so different...
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Rifle Patrol Slings
Before we discuss the different types of patrol slings, it is important to first understand that this type of sling differs from a...
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Transonic Effects on Bullet Stability
Supersonic Supersonic speed is a rate of travel of a bullet that exceeds Mach 1 - the speed of sound. For bullets travelling in dry air...
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Polygonal Rifling
Polygonal rifling is a type of gun barrel rifling where the traditional lands and grooves are replaced by hills and valleys, in a rounded...
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Gas Operated Reloading
Gas-operated reloading is a system where energy is used to operate autoloading firearms. A portion of high-pressure gas created from...
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M4 Carbine vs. M16 Rifle
The M4 is a shorter and lighter variant of the M16 rifle, with 80 percent of its parts being interchangeable. The remaining 20 percent of...