
Beau
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Beau has collected guns since he was 21. His father taught him hunting, bullet casting and reloading, which lead him to develop a strong passion for guns and gun gear. After serving in the military, Beau got himself even more guns. Today, he loves to shoot and write about his weapons. He shares most of his passion with other gun enthusiasts here on Sniper Country. Beau has also trained with the USCCA and is a current member.
Best .450 Bushmaster Barrels
The AR-15 is one of the most customizable firearms in existence. It is rivaled only by the 1911 pistol, Glock pistol, and the Ruger 10/22 .22 rifle. The AR is great because it’s a lightweight and compact gun. At the same time, the traditional 5.56x45mm NATO or .223 Remington round is not necessarily the best ... Read more
The 4 Best Car Gun Holsters [2022]
Carrying your gun in your daily concealed holster while driving can be very uncomfortable. It is also a questionable safety practice. You want something secure and easy to draw from. Optionally, you also want the gun to be hidden from view. That is where the purpose-made car holsters come in. As someone who writes about ... Read more
The 4 Best 1-8x Scopes: 2022 Ultimate Buyer’s Guide
Some of the more common scopes you can find on the market include your 1-4x or 3-9x. But arguably a more versatile niche of scopes is the 1-8x. It basically acts like two scopes in one. In most cases, a 1-8x scope will have a 24-30mm objective lens. These scopes are great for midrange hunting, and that 8x ... Read more
Best Tactical Helmets [Top 5 with Pros/Cons]
Tactical helmets are the obvious choice when it comes to protecting your head during a dangerous situation. Tactical ballistic helmets are mainly used during military combat, but we are seeing a growing number of hunters getting one. After all, accidents do happen, and getting safely home should always be the top priority on any trip. ... Read more
Best AR-15 Lower Parts Kits (LPK): Ultimate Guide for 2022
Are you looking to build an AR-15 from scratch or looking to upgrade your current rifle? One of the great things about the AR-15 platform is its versatility and wide range of customizations. Thanks to its popularity in the consumer market, it became easy to find parts and accessories at a reasonable price for all ... Read more
4 Best AR-15 Flashlights [2022]
Sure, the AR-15 is already an excellent weapon. It’s versatile, accurate, and has incredible stopping power. But if you want to use your AR-15 for self-defense use, then you might want to up its game in dark conditions. That’s when you need a good AR-15 flashlight. Here’s a quick rundown of the Best AR-15 flashlights ... Read more
The 5 Best Mini Reflex Sights
The purpose and uses of handguns have come quite a long way, especially in recent history. The appearance of mini reflex sights is becoming increasingly popular. Mostly thanks to the competitive industry, more and more scope and sight brands are coming out with their best technology in mini form. We did some scrounging around online, ... Read more
Best .300 Blackout Barrels: Ultimate Guide for Shooters
With so many .300 Blackout compatible barrels on the market, choosing the right .300 AAC Blackout barrel may be a bit of a challenge. Buying a compatible barrel is critical when building your AR-15, especially if you don’t have the aid of a pre-made upper receiver. The .300 AAC Blackout serves different functions as well ... Read more
Best Mossberg 88 Accessories
I love the Mossberg 88 pump-action shotgun. It’s better known as the Mossberg Maverick, and is an excellent firearm for taking targets down in the woods or fields. Additionally, it makes quite a weapon for home defense and comes at an affordable price! And as always, even such a great gun can get better with ... Read more
The 5 Best Glock 27 Ankle Holsters
One of the most popular concealed carry guns on the market today is the Glock 27. This gun is no stranger to the police, military, and concealed carry weapon owners. It packs a powerful cartridge in a small frame and utilizes the most out of the Glock carry system. If you’re looking for a better ... Read more
Best Scopes For AR-10
The AR-10 is the bigger, more powerful brother of the well-known AR-15. Commonly chambered in .308 Winchester/7.62 NATO, it is becoming increasingly popular, and by extension more affordable. Because these powerhouse rifles shoot well-known long-range rounds and are useful for hunting, bench rest shooting, and tactical purposes, it is important to select the best AR-10 ... Read more
Best .300 Blackout Bolt Carrier Groups (BCG)
Those who like to take personal defense safety seriously know the importance of proper maintenance on our firearms. Sometimes, something as simple as checking your internals and replacing inexpensive parts in your bolt carrier group can make a big difference in keeping your AR-15 reliable for a long time. Luckily, you won’t have to search ... Read more
Best Ruger Mini 14 Stocks [2022]
The Ruger Mini 14 rifle is another firearm that gets vastly underrated. These sporty rifles are perfect for modifications, including stocks. Today, we made a review of the best Ruger Mini 14 stocks on the market. Ruger offers the Mini 14 in three styles: Ranch, Tactical, and the Mini Thirty. The Mini 14 has a ... Read more
Best 3 Gun Scopes
Three gun matches are gaining more and more popularity, and for good reason: they’re a lot of fun, and it’s exciting to compete with different handguns, shotguns, and rifles. A common question is, ”what 3 gun scope should I use?” There are a lot of options to choose from, especially since each type of gun ... Read more
Best 6.5 Grendel Magazines
The 6.5 Grendel is a bit of a niche cartridge whose capabilities are known to only a few. The magazine demand still sides with other cartridges, the most common of which are the 5.56 and the 7.62 NATO. If you’re shopping around for the best 6.5 Grendel magazine or looking to upgrade from your current ... Read more
The 5 Best Reflex Sights For The Money
The best budget reflex sight is a sight that will perform without putting a strain on your wallet. Regular scopes are great for most of the hunting I do, but for fast-moving targets, I turn to my reflex sight, and the best reflex sight will cut down on aiming time significantly. It allows you to ... Read more
Best Taurus G2c Accessories and Upgrades [2022]
The Taurus G2c is a highly configurable pistol. And at a retail price of $250, you probably have some spare cash to improve it with. You can customize it with a variety of aftermarket parts to make it your own or modify the gun to make it a better shooting experience. Don’t know where to ... Read more
The 4 Best Budget Red Dot Sights
There are a lot of red dots in the world right now and many of them are pretty awesome, but some are really bad. We’ve shot them all and narrowed it down to these few as our top recommendations as the best budget red dot sights! Best Budget Red Dot Sights Bushnell TRS-26 An unsung ... Read more
Best M16A1 Parts Kits for Your Rifle
The M16A1 is the original M16, the similar rifle the American military in Vietnam used that paved the way for the rest of the AR platform. It’s a classic weapon that is still very versatile to this day. If you are looking to build a new M16A1 from the ground up or improve your existing ... Read more
The 5 Best Body Armor Available
Currently, looking for the best body armor to meet your requirements? For this review, we’ve tried on a variety of body armor and examined how each one differs in terms of flexibility, quality, and durability. As a result, we’ve come up with these five options that we believe can provide adequate protection against penetrative threats, ... Read more
Best M16A1 Uppers to Complete Your Rifle
The most popular centerfire rifle in the United States today is the AR-15, and it has been for several years. It originally began with the M16A1 rifle. The AR-15 platform as we know it today, with all of its different variants and spare parts and accessories available on the market, can be linked back to ... Read more
Best .300 Blackout Uppers
One of the nice features of the AR-15 is the ability to alter the upper receiver to fit a wide range of ammunition. .300 Blackout is one of the best designed so far and gives you 7.62×39 Soviet ballistics in the AR-15 platform. All you need is one of the Best .300 Blackout Uppers! If ... Read more
Best 6.8 SPC Uppers
The AR-15 platform is the first thing that springs to mind when you think about building a rifle. This firearm is a durable, adaptable, and highly configurable option for law enforcement and the general public alike. There are only three other firearms in the world that come close to rivaling the AR-15 in customizations and ... Read more
Kel-Tec RDB: The Bullpup Redefined [Hands-On Review]
It might not be pretty, but for those looking for a compact rifle to use for home defense, the Bullpup is definitely worth a look. Is the Keltec RDB the best Bullpup in the market? Now that is the question to ask yourself when looking for a Bullpup. Another is, do you want a converted ... Read more
Best Holographic Sights [2022]
Holographic and other electronic sights are continuing to be used as replacements for the standard iron sights, and if you’re looking to join the party or searching for a replacement, we’ll cover the best holographic sights on the market! Holographic, Red Dot, & Reflex Sights If you’ve been looking into this topic at all you ... Read more
Best ACOG Clones and Alternatives [2022]
If you have ever seen a soldier’s tactical weapon, chances are you saw an ACOG scope. If you look around at civilian tactical weapons chances are you saw an ACOG clone. The ACOG (Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight) was designed for distance and accuracy. An original quality one will cost you several hundred dollars or more. ... Read more
The 4 Best Flip Up Iron Sights for AR-15 Rifles
Iron sights are quickly going the way of the dodo, but they still have a solid place in our lives and on our rifles. If you already run a scope or red dot (like most of us do) you might want something as a backup, something to give you a second option if your main ... Read more
5 Best AR-15 Slings
Getting a sling is a good idea for anyone who owns an AR-15. It is one of the most basic yet useful accessories you can get. Carrying your rifle for an extended period of time without any support can cause arm pain. Also, if you’re running or changing position, a sling can make life with ... Read more
Best 6.5 Creedmoor Magazines
The 6.5 Creedmoor is a solid round that has been increasing in popularity significantly over the course of the last several years. Today, there are more makes and models of rifles chambered for this round than ever before. But if there is one part of your rifle that is more important than all other parts ... Read more
The 4 Best EOTech Magnifiers [2022]
The most popular sights for tactical rifles, shotguns, and handguns are 1X holographic and reflex sights. These types of sights have many benefits during close-range and tactical combat. However, they don’t offer very accurate medium to long-range shooting capabilities. Now, this is where EOTech magnifiers come in making your sight even better. Magnifiers are a ... Read more