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New Product Highlight: Palmetto State Armory 2025 Concept Poll Winners
You voted, and Palmetto State Armory listened. See which guns from this year’s concept poll are going into production.
Category Rifle
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AmmoBullets: Sizes, Calibers, and Types [Guide + Videos]
Quickly learn all about common bullet sizes & calibers with tons of pics. Plus find out the differences between bullet tips such as hollow point and FMJ.
Optics & ScopesBest Ruger 10/22 Scopes & Red Dots
Want to get maximum accuracy out of your Ruger 10/22 rifle? We cover some of the best scopes made for rimfire rifles on a variety of budgets.
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Optics & ScopesBest Night Vision Scopes & Optics [All Budgets]
Night vision scopes can be confusing. We cover the technology and showcase some of our favorites, plus some optics that work with night vision goggles.
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VideoDaniel Defense PCC 916 Review [Hands-On Tested]
On the heels of the Daniel H9, Daniel Defense launched another 9mm blaster...this time in the form of a PCC. Does the DD PCC 916 hold its own? We find out.
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Buyer's Guide8 Best Budget Guns for New Shooters [Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun]
Picking your first gun can be a hassle. So, we're taking the guesswork out and providing you with some great guns for new shooters...that are affordable!
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Beginner's GuideBest Home Defense Gun [Shotguns, Pistols, & Rifles]
Shotguns, pistols, and rifles. What's the best home defense gun for you? We go over the pros and cons of each complete with favorite models and ammo picks.
AR-15Best 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.
Ammo5 Best Intermediate Calibers: The Best of Both Worlds
In this article we explain what an intermediate caliber is, what it is meant to do, as well as covering some of the best ones out there.
Buyer's Guide7 Best Designated Marksman Rifle (DMR) Optics: Extend Your Range
We take a look at the best optics to top your designated marksmanship rifle to extend your range and make precision shooting easier.