Dan Cogan

How did you get your start in the industry? I linked up with Jeff Huber (owner of Zero Compromise Optics) back in 2014. Back then I was, on my own time, doing rifle scope and binocular reviews that were getting posted to an online magazine. I believed the content I was seeing on optics reviews […]

Anodizing, Bluing, Parkerizing, Nickel Plating, Cerakoting… choosing a coating for your firearm or simply determining which coatings are on the firearms you already own can be a daunting task. It is also near impossible to select a “best coating” as that choice is heavily determined by how the firearm is used and maintained. Coatings can […]

Until we get to ranges beyond 1,000 yards, the basics of determining elevation are pretty simple. Combine muzzle velocity (MV), ballistics coefficient (BC) and density altitude (DA) into an algorithm and determining the bullet’s point of impact becomes pretty academic and fairly precise. Wind is the wild card. Wind. We can apply some basic rules […]

What is the 22 GT? Based on a .308 case rim, the 22 GT is a .22 caliber version of the 6mm GT and is a result of a collaboration between George Gardner of GA Precision, and Tom Jacobs of Vapor Trail Bullets. The benefits of the 22 GT include problem-free feeding in AICS magazines […]

Machined Machined receivers are milled out of a solid block of aluminum called billet stock. The two most common aluminum alloys used for machining AR receivers are 6061-T6 and 7075-T6. The main difference between the two is the amount of zinc alloyed with the aluminum. Among the aluminum alloys suitable for firearms manufacture, 7075 aluminum […]

Be prepared for medical emergencies while at the range We all know the three rules of gun safety; keeping the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, keeping the firearm unloaded until ready for use and never placing your finger on the trigger until ready to shoot. Following these rules helps to ensure our safety and […]

A guide to selecting and building a good hunting rifle Below are three key elements that you should consider when either building a custom rifle or purchasing a stock rifle. These questions will help ensure that you make a smart purchase and are able to use the rifle for your intended purpose. 1. What are […]

Below are many of the most common steps that you can take to improve the accuracy of your rifle. Having a gunsmith perform the below steps will help improve your rifle’s accuracy and make you a better shooter. 1. Re-cut the face of the action true with the bore So, what does this mean. The […]

All too often I feel that the 6 Creedmoor is overlooked by many shooters. It’s a caliber that checks a lot of the boxes and I often hear people tell me that they want a rifle chambered in a caliber that will work for hunting as well as competitive shooting. So why not the 6 […]