Tactical Atlas Firearm Blog
Atlanta Arms now offering popular 6.5 Creedmoor load
by Jacki BillingsGeorgia-based ammunition maker Atlanta Arms announced that the popular 6.5 Creedmoor round has now joined the company’s lineup of ammunition.
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Report: Army and Marine Corps trying to reduce equipment load
by Brian SeayMilitary officials are working on ways to reduce the weight of body armor, ammunition, and other ground combat equipment for soldiers and Marines.
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