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.
16 Best AR-15 Grips [Hands-On]: Ditch That A2
Having the right AR-15 grip is super important. We hands-on test some of the most popular and choose our overall winner, KISS grip, and long-range pick. (Read)
5.56x45mm vs. 7.62x39mm: Ballistics Match of Tortoise and the Hare
5.56 vs 7.62...what's better? We cover the famous rounds of the AR-15 and AK-47 in terms of bullet size and velocity to see which is the overall winner. (Read)
7 Best Long-Range Cartridges: Hit Stuff Really Far Away
Want to send it really far downrange? We cover a few of our favorite long range cartridges. Complete with ammo suggestions, capability, rifles, and more. (Read)
5 Best 6.5 Grendel Uppers [Hands-On]
Thinking of a 6.5 Grendel AR-15? We hands-on shoot 5 of the most popular uppers available so you'll know which to get for your purpose and budget. (Read)
[Hands-On Review] Romeo 3 vs Romeo 5 from Sig Sauer
Looking for a new red dot? We hands-on test Sig Sauer's made-in-Japan Romeo 3 and 5 with lots of rounds, some freezing temperatures, and water submersion. (Read)
[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)
