Articles by Mike Hardesty

Articles by Mike Hardesty

Mike Hardesty is a freelance gun writer with dozens of reviews and articles under byline. He has a world of shooting experience going back to the 1970s and currently lives on a homestead in Indiana with a private range where he constantly tests and reviews new products. From rifles and handguns to reloading and bullet casting, Mike is here to guide you on your firearm journey!
6MM ARC VS 6.5 GRENDEL
November 22, 2023
Edited April 17, 2025 16624 view(s)

Precision Showdown: 6mm ARC vs. 6.5 Grendel

How To Build An AR-15 Lower Receiver
August 31, 2023
Edited April 17, 2025 1347 view(s)

How To Build An AR-15 Lower Receiver

7.62x51 vs .308 – What’s The Difference? 
August 24, 2023
Edited April 17, 2025 5354 view(s)

7.62x51 vs .308 – What’s The Difference? 

Best Gun For Beginners: Complete Guide
August 10, 2023
Edited April 24, 2025 2416 view(s)

Best Gun For Beginners: Complete Guide

.380 vs 9mm: Which Is Right For You?
April 14, 2023
Edited April 23, 2025 518 view(s)

.380 vs 9mm: Which Is Right For You?

9mm vs. 10mm – Which One is Better for You?
March 22, 2023
Edited April 17, 2025 933 view(s)

9mm vs. 10mm – Which One is Better for You?

Types of Guns: Everything You Need To Know
February 21, 2023
Edited April 17, 2025 2051 view(s)

Types of Guns: Everything You Need To Know

50 Beowulf vs 223: Which Is Right For You?
February 13, 2023
Edited April 17, 2025 2902 view(s)

50 Beowulf vs 223: Which Is Right For You?

LPVO vs Red Dot: Which Is Better?
January 17, 2023
Edited April 17, 2025 1708 view(s)

LPVO vs Red Dot: Which Is Better?

How To Buy A Gun: The Definitive Guide
January 10, 2023
Edited April 17, 2025 2975 view(s)

How To Buy A Gun: The Definitive Guide

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