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The Modern AR-15 rifle. So many choices. And this is always a Controversial topic - what barrel with what twist rate is the best to use. The answer is pretty simple - depending what you will be using your rifle for.1-in-9 Inches1-in-9 is a great compromise twist rate—not too fast to cause problems with the 55-grain Bullets, but fast enough to stabilize all but the heaviest bullets under most circumstances. This twist will stabilize most traditional bullets up to 75-grains, and ... Read more

Today’s topic of discussion is What Is The Difference between .223 Wylde and 5.56 NATO AR-15 Barrel.First and for most, let’s get the terminology straight. .223 Wylde IS NOT your regular .223 Remington! I know, both sound very much similar but these are completely different animals. So let’s go into details.5.56 NATO and .223 RemingtonThough they share identical case dimension, they are slightly different and thus, are not the same cartridge. .223 Remington is slightly smaller than you... Read more

Most often then not, I get a question on the twist rate of AR-15 barrels (AR-10 is a completely different animal, and is not addressed here) and which twist should a client select. The answer depends totally on you and what you will be using the rifle for. But let's explore.Common twist rates of AR-15 barrels are: 1 and 7, 1 and 8, 1 and 9. So what's the most optimal? Answer is as always, depending on what bullet grain you prefer to shoot.AR-15 barrels come in different lengths, materials, treat... Read more