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Ballistics 101: What Is Ballistic Coefficient?

Posted May 13, 2016 in Ammunition, Other Gear & Gadgets by Nathaniel F with 12 Comments

When a bullet flies through the air, forces called “drag” are exerted upon it. These forces slow down the bullet as it flies, but they don’t act the same way on every bullet. While the subject of aerodynamics is extremely complex, one way to account [Read More…]

Georgia G5 Carbine AR-15

Posted June 6, 2012 in AR-15, Rifles by Steve Johnson with 50 Comments

The G5, a piston-operated AR-15 rifle manufactured in Georgia (the country), entered service in the Georgian Armed Forces earlier this year. It features a full length quad rail, retractable stock similar in looks to the M4 stock, ergonomic pistol grip and BUIS. The [Read More…]