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A Complete Guide to 6.5 Grendel vs. 5.56 NATO

A Complete Guide to 6.5 Grendel vs. 5.56 NATO

Posted by Faxon Firearms Staff on Feb 9th 2023

If you are wondering which is better between the 6.5 Grendel vs 5.56 NATO, a lot of the answer comes down to how you plan to use the gun. Key differences include:- Bullet Weight and Size - Perfo … read more
Rifling of a Barrel: A Complete Guide

Rifling of a Barrel: A Complete Guide

Posted by Faxon Firearms Staff on Nov 28th 2022

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 … read more
6.5 Grendel vs .300 Blackout: A Complete Guide

6.5 Grendel vs .300 Blackout: A Complete Guide

Posted by Faxon Firearms Staff on Nov 10th 2022

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 … read more