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Rifling of a Barrel: A Complete Guide

Posted by Faxon Firearms Staff on Nov 28th 2022

Rifling of a Barrel: A Complete Guide

Rifling of a Barrel: A Complete GuideBarrel rifling can be a confusing subject even for experienced gun owners. Between all the various types (Button, 5R, Polygonal, etc.) and some of the marketing hy …

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6.5 Grendel vs .300 Blackout: A Complete Guide

Posted by Faxon Firearms Staff on Nov 10th 2022

6.5 Grendel vs .300 Blackout: A Complete Guide

6.5 Grendel and .300 Blackout are two of the most popular alternate calibers for the AR-15 and it seems like more and more shooters are turning to them for everything from hunting to home defense.L …

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300 Blackout vs. 350 Legend: Which is Better?

Posted by Faxon Firearms Staff on Aug 16th 2022

300 Blackout vs. 350 Legend: Which is Better?

Why Compare .300 Blackout vs .350 Legend?Whenever a new cartridge comes out, there’s always an immediate debate in the firearms community about how it compares to existing cartridges. In the case of t …

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