Matthew Collins
Matthew Collins is a writer, editor, competitive shooter, hobby-level gunsmith and general firearms enthusiast. He has a background in the entertainment industry and currently works as one of our awesome writers in the field.
Best Semi-Automatic Shotguns of 2023
Want to pick the best semi-auto shotgun for yourself? Learn how they work, various recoil systems, and pros/cons of the most popular ones out there. (Read)
Best Tactical Helmets in 2023 [Hands-On]: Bump & Ballistic
Looking to protect your noggin? We cover how to choose the perfect tactical helmet for your needs, from bump to ballistic and affordable to top-of-the-line. (Read)
Best .308 Ammo & 7.62×51 [Target Shooting, Plinking, & Hunting]
.308 has been around for a long time and there's lots of ammo...we pick our favorites for cheap plinking, accurate target shooting, and clean hunting. (Read)
6 Best AK-47 Ammo [7.62x39mm]: Brass & Steel
Need to feed the beast? We cover the best US and military surplus AK-47 ammo out there to fulfill all your 7.62x39mm wants and desires. (Read)
5 Best Gun Oil of 2023 [Tested]
There are a lot of gun oils -- each one saying they are the best. Here are our picks after trying out almost all of them...and shooting tons of rounds. (Read)
9 Best .22 LR Handguns [Hands-On]: Tiny & Awesome
Looking for the best .22 LR handgun that won't break the bank? We give you some of our favorites based on price, accuracy, trigger, and more. (Read)
Best Rifle Bipods: AR-15 & Bolt Guns
Looking for the best bipod for your hunting rifle or AR-15? We cover what makes a great bipod and a few of the most popular ones out there that we owned or shot with extensively. (Read)
Best AR-15 Piston Uppers & Conversion Kits
Everyone and their mom makes a piston AR-15 now. We go over the pros/cons of going piston, the best piston AR-15 uppers, and also the best conversion kits. (Read)
Best 7.62×39 AR-15 Uppers & Complete Rifles
Want to combine the accuracy of an AR-15 with the power of an AK-47's .30 caliber round? We cover the most popular 7.62x39 AR-15 uppers and complete rifles. (Read)
6 Best .308/7.62 Semi-Auto Rifles: Battle Ready
Looking for the best hard-hitting .308/7.62 semi-auto rifle? We'll cover everything from AR-10s to FALs and SCARs so you'll know the best gun for you. (Read)
Best AR-10 Lowers For Your Next Build
Building an AR-10 is a great way to get a great gun that shoots big bullets for a (relatively) small amount of money. These are the best lowers for building an AR-10 that won't disappoint. (Read)
What Are Wildcat Cartridges & Which Ones Made the Mark? [Guide]
We walk through some of the best and most well-known wildcat cartridges as well as talk about what a wildcat cartridge is! (Read)
Best Side Charging AR-15 Uppers
Want an AR-15 upper that is unique, but in a practical way? We dive into the pros and cons of side-charging AR-15s, how they work, and the best models. (Read)
[Review] Shoot Steel AR500 Steel Targets
Looking for some of the best AR500 steel targets that are affordable and stand up to abuse? Check out our hands-on review of Shoot Steel targets. (Read)
