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AK-12 Adoption Pushed Back To 2016; Rifle To Be Improved

Posted April 27, 2015 in AK-47 / AK-74 / Everything AK, Guns & Gear, News, Rifles by Nathaniel F with 31 Comments

The AK-12 rifle, slated to be adopted by the Russian Army in some capacity late this year, has been delayed in production until 2016. According to Russian news media sources, the rifle will undergo a series of improvements of an unspecified type. From [Read More…]

Not So Special: A Critical View Of The 6.8mm SPC

Posted April 4, 2015 in Ammunition, AR-15, Guns & Gear, Other Gear & Gadgets, Rifles by Nathaniel F with 594 Comments

The 5.56mm M855 round has received considerable criticism for its terminal characteristics. Detractors point out that the round fails to fragment when the striking velocity is too low – such as when fired from a very short barrel or when the bullet has slowed [Read More…]