THE ADVANTAGES OF THE 5.56 DMR . The 5.56 designated marksman rifle is often an accurized M16 equipped with an optic. These rifles have changed through time, and the most well-known is the Mk 12.

The 16”-barreled Operator DMR uses a carbine-length gas system (model OP1510). Image courtesy of Rock River Arms. Models in the DMR series have the following MSRPs: OP1005BT - $2,250 OP1007BT ...

Two of the most popular cartridges today are nearly identical and sometimes considered transposable, but when looking at 5.56 vs .223, there are some key differences. The .223 Remington started as a ...

Final Thoughts on .308 vs 5.56. Both cartridges come with a bag of pros and cons. The .308 Win. is one of the most popular hunting cartridges in history with the ability to deliver adequate terminal ...

Warzone and MW3 FR 5.56 Best Loadout and Attachments. We’re focusing on the recoil control and damage of the FR 5.56 as it lacks in these compared to some of the others in the Assault Rifle class.

Ivan Drago, the protagonist in Rocky IV, famously said, “If he dies, he dies,” setting the stage for a classic USSR vs. USA movie plot.Released in 1985, during the Cold War, the movie tapped ...

The Army’s Maneuver Center of Excellence at Fort Benning, Georgia, is testing different caliber rounds, which range between the 5.56 mm and 7.62 mm rounds used by U.S. troops, according to Army ...

Heckler & Koch (H&K) is currently developing a 5.56×45 mm version of the HK421 light machine gun (LMG), which is currently chambered in 7.62×51 mm.