If you’re into starting ugly debates online, go to a shotgun forum and ask which barrel length is best. Of all the contentious topics in the world of firearms, this one elicits some of the most ...

Early in my career, I asked Warren Page if he’d hunt with a 26-inch-barreled rifle. “I gave up pole vaulting in high school,” he snarled, and since that was the same as the Word of God, whenever I got ...

Choosing the right barrel length for your AR-15 can feel overwhelming, especially with so many options available. From maneuverability to ballistic performance, barrel length significantly impacts how ...

A rifle's barrel length matters only to the extent that it contributes to or interferes with your objectives as a shooter and a hunter. You might have a rifle with a barrel that's too short for its ...

Most AR-15 owners obsess over triggers, optics, and furniture, then quietly sabotage the rifle with a barrel that does not match how they actually shoot. The choice between a short, handy barrel and a ...