Author Ken Whitmore
Ken Whitmore is a husband, father of two, and prior service United States Marine. He lives in Western Pennsylvania where he has enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, and shooting for the past 20 years.
[Best AR-15 Builds] Pin & Weld Blue-Collar Duty Rifle
Treat yourself with a sub 16" barrel the right way. We go over a pin & weld duty rifle with all the DIY instructions included. (Read)
[Guide] How to Reduce AR-15 Recoil: Stance, Gas, Brakes, & BCGs
Want a softer shooting AR-15? We scientifically test recoil reduction from stance, gas, brakes, and lightweight BCGs to see what makes the most difference. (Read)
[Hands-On Review] Swampfox Arrowhead 1-8x
Looking for a sub-$500 low power variable optic (LPVO) in the 1-8x range? We hands-on review the Swampfox Arrowhead for glass, eye-box, price, and more. (Read)
[Guide] Situational Awareness: Head on a Swivel
Learn how to be more aware of your surroundings and get ahead of anything bad that could potentially happen with our Situational Awareness Guide. (Read)
.224 Valkyrie [Complete Guide]: Specs, Ammo, & Guns
Is the .224 Valkyrie by Federal the next caliber for you? We look at the ballistics, ammo pricing, best uppers, and best barrels to answer your question. (Read)
[Review] Faxon .350 Legend Barrel: Hunting Ready
Looking for a great .350 Legend barrel? We hands-on review Faxon's 16" Gunner profile version for accuracy and its ability to take down deer. (Read)
[Review] Primary Arms SLx 1-8x Scope: Hands-On
Is a low power variable optic like the PA 1-8x for you? We hands-on review it for reliability, durability, box test, glass quality, price, and more. (Read)
[Review] DS Arms (DSA) FAL SA58
The FAL is the "right arm of the free world," but is a modernized version needed? We hands-on review DS Arms' SA58 variant for everything that matters. (Read)
[Study] Home Defense Overpenetration: Shotgun, Handgun, Rifle
We use ballistic gel and built interior/exterior walls to test shotgun, handgun, and rifle loads to see the best ammo if overpenetration is a concern. (Read)
[Best AR-15 Builds]: 6.5 Grendel Hunting Build
It's time to utilize the modularity of the AR-15. Here's our build in 6.5 Grendel meant for hunting everything from woodchucks to coyote removal. (Read)
[How-To Guide]: Accurizing the AR-15
Want to start a new accurate AR-15 build or trying to DIY accurize an existing rifle? We go over some of our favorite tips, tricks, and parts. (Read)
[Best AR-15 Builds]: AT3 Budget Lightweight
Trying to save money by building yourself? I walk through my favorite budget lightweight AR-15 build with a couple AT3 parts. (Read)
My AR-15 RECCE Build [Aero Precision Base]
Want to build your own RECCE rifle? I cover what makes a great RECCE AR-15 and the all parts I chose from Aero Precision and other manufacturers. (Read)
[Review] M1 Carbine (Auto Ordnance): Blast From the Past
Does the old M1 Carbine have a place in your collection? We hands-on test Auto Ordnance's reproduction for accuracy, reliability, ergonomics, and more. (Read)
