Articles by John McCoy

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• .22 Magnum (WMR) Complete Guide: Ballistics, Applications, & More
  The 22 WMR complete upper assembly used to come with one 10-round magazine and the receiver engraved ".22 WMR". I ordered mine with a 20" SS barrel in late 2023 plus two 10-round magazines. The upper and mags arrived quickly but no caliber engraving. An email said it was a discontinued feature. Too...
  William Hardt

  February 28, 2022
• Barrel Twist Rate Guide: Why It Is Important
  I was interested in a bolt action upper assembly in 400 Legend. The Bear Creek Arsenal barrel is shown as 1:8" while every report and article read about the cartridge have rifles with 1:16" twist. I'll put this off pending more information.
  William Hardt

  October 31, 2022
• 6.5 Grendel vs. 300 Blackout: Ballistics, Applications, Ammo, & More
  I have both BCA uppers. The 300aac is fantastic on hogs and deer at 100 and possibly 150yds would be my max on that round. The Grendel is sweet also and I wouldnt hesitate to use it at 250 on deer or hogs. Both are very pleasant with almost no noticable recoil. Very fun rds to shoot out of an AR...
  Dustin Mccain

  September 1, 2022
• 10mm vs 45 ACP: Which One Is Right For You?
  Pistol Carbine shooting is a lot cheaper. Wish they had the whole lineup of carbines I would have more than just their 9mm and I have all three they sale. Thought I saw them have them now they don't. So sad.
  Eddy Sheldon

  December 29, 2022
• 8.6 Blackout Complete Guide
  Does the buffer tube on a bolt action pistol, need the buffer weight and spring or just the tube and brace? Thanks
  CJ Lee

  May 3, 2024