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Articles by John McCoy

John McCoy is an avid AR-15 builder and U.S. Air Force Veteran. He has over 5 years of experience writing firearm and aerospace content and draws on his fast expertise to craft some of the best articles in print and on the web!
6mm ARC: The Best AR-15 Round?
January 15, 2025
Edited July 16, 2026 9533 view(s)

6mm ARC: The Best AR-15 Round?

6mm ARC 6mm Arc Upper 6mm arc ballistics
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Posted in: Caliber Comparisons
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AR-15 Barrels questions answered - Thumbnail
March 6, 2024
Edited April 17, 2025 1222 view(s)

How to Clean and Maintain Rifle Barrels [And More Common Questions]

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Posted in: Firearm Guides
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30-06 VS 300 Win Mag
November 29, 2023
Edited July 16, 2026 4401 view(s)

The Hunter’s Debate: 30-06 or 300 Win Mag Huntmaster?

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Posted in: Caliber Comparisons
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Size Matters: A Look at 17 HMR and 22 Magnum Ballistics and Use Cases
November 15, 2023
Edited August 10, 2026 2626 view(s)

Size Matters: A Look at 17 HMR and 22 Magnum Ballistics and Use Cases

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Posted in: Caliber Comparisons
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4 Fundamental Rules of Firearm Safety
November 2, 2023
Edited April 17, 2025 491 view(s)

4 Fundamental Rules of Firearm Safety

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Posted in: How To: Firearm Guides
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Better Than OEM?
October 11, 2023
Edited April 17, 2025 946 view(s)

Why Replace Your Stock Glock Barrel?

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Posted in: Firearm Guides
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Metal Better Than Polymer?
September 27, 2023
Edited September 18, 2025 1630 view(s)

Metal Framed Handguns: Better Than Polymer?

concealed carry guide
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Posted in: Firearm Guides
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Binoculars vs. Spotting Scope: Which is Right For You?
September 20, 2023
Edited April 17, 2025 443 view(s)

Binoculars vs. Spotting Scope: Which is Right For You?

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Posted in: Firearm Guides
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Everything You Need to Know About AR-10 Lowers
September 13, 2023
Edited August 10, 2026 9879 view(s)

Everything You Need to Know About AR-10 Lowers

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Posted in: Firearm Guides
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Silencer vs Suppressor: What’s the difference?
August 17, 2023
Edited July 10, 2026 14988 view(s)

Silencer vs Suppressor: What’s the difference?

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