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nylon-rifle-collection
Anders Herzberg

Nylon 66: The Extraordinary .22 Rimfire That Changed Rifle History

A selection of Nylon 66 Rifles in various colors. The Nylon 11 can be distinguished by the detachable magazine.  The Nylon 66 Family – Reliable Polymer Guns Before Glock When it comes to American firearms icons, few names should resonate quite like the Nylon 66 from Remington. Built from 1959

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.357 Magnum Multiball - Box
Anders Herzberg

The Strange Case of the .357 Magnum Multiball Load

Condition A Fascinating Yet Flawed Oddity In the vast world of unusual ammunition, strange and unusual peaks my interest. The .357 Magnum multiball loading is one such case. One that sent me digging deeper into the history of the concept. At first glance, the concept of firing multiple projectiles from

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7.62x51mm NATO Boxed ammo
Anders Herzberg

Unstoppable 7.62x51mm NATO: A Powerful Look at Its Past, Present, and Future

Condition The “Battle Rifle” Caliber Few cartridges in modern history have proven as versatile—or as enduring—as 7.62x51mm NATO. First introduced in the 1950s, this .30-caliber powerhouse quickly became a go-to round for militaries worldwide, serving in rifles, machine guns, and later specialized sniper platforms. At the same time, civilian shooters

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