Why the M1 Garand’s ammo capacity was reduced from 10 to 8 bullets
Described by General George S. Patton as “the greatest battle implement ever devised,” the M1 Garand is one of the most iconic U.S. military rifles. The Garand is famous for…
The reason troops don’t load 30 rounds in 30-round magazines
The U.S. military’s basic rifleman combat loadout is 210 rounds of 5.56x45mm NATO ammo carried in seven 30-round magazines. However, if you actually inspect those magazines, you may find that…
Everything you need to know about firearm ammunition
Even if you’ve never touched a firearm in your life, everyone knows how it basically works. You put the round in the barrel, aim, pull the trigger, and the round…
This sunken WWII ammo ship still threatens London
The SS Richard Montgomery was an American Liberty Ship that wrecked on the Nore sandbank in the Thames Estuary, near Sheerness, Kent, England, in August 1944. After running aground on…
These are the best bolt action rifles
After checking out a wide range of options, I found the Browning X-Bolt Pro Bolt-Action Rifle to be the best overall pick for the top bolt action rifle. Bolt action…
These are the best deer hunting ammo options
With close to a dozen more modern choices, the .30-30 Winchester remains the best deer hunting ammo. If you grew up hunting, you have likely used .30-30 Winchester rounds at…
This is why the US military uses 5.56mm ammo instead of 7.62mm
A common debate among veterans and gun enthusiasts revolves around why the United States chose to implement the 5.56mm N.A.T.O. round into service instead of the…
3 lesser-known Marine Corps tanks
In July 2020, the Marine Corps’ three tank battalions began the process of deactivation as their M1 Abrams main battle tanks were hauled away. The 1st Tank Battalion at 29 Palms, 2nd Tank Battalion at Camp Lejeune and 4th Tank Battalion at Camp Pen…
This is why General Schwarzkopf wore two watches
The idea of wearing two watches today seems like an unnecessary bit of showing off. In fact, with the prominence of smartphones and smartwatches, the idea of wearing a traditional time-keeping device on your wrist sounds entirely antiquated. For Gen…
The Army nerfed its ammunition before WWII
The bottom line for the military is always cost-effectiveness (barring elite tier-1 units). As we’ve seen with the Modular Handgun System competition, acquisitions are driven by the lowest bid and not necessarily performance. The argument between G…