• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content

The K-Var ArmoryThe K-Var Armory

The Largest Supplier of Firearms, Gun Parts, & Accessories Online

  • Shop K-Var
  • News
    • Industry
    • Politics
    • Second Amendment
    • Self Defense
    • Comics
  • Reviews
    • Anything AK
    • Anything AR
    • Gear
    • Pistols
    • Rifles
    • Shotguns
  • Newsletter
You are here: Home / Archives for 5.56 NATO

5.56 NATO

Arsenal SAM5. Why You Need a 5.56 AK!

The 7.62×39 cartridge, introduced originally in 1943 and chambered in both the RPD Light Machine Gun and the SKS, cemented it’s place in history just a few years later as the cartridge selection for what would become the iconic AK47 Soviet military rifle. Since then, the AK47 has been deployed around the world by militaries, police and civilians in combat, self-defense and sporting roles. [Read more…] about Arsenal SAM5. Why You Need a 5.56 AK!


Sign up for K-Var’s weekly newsletter and discounts here.

November 22, 2022

Filed Under: Ammunition, Anything AK, Arsenal, Gear, Reviews, Second Amendment, Self Defense Tagged With: .223/5.56, 2nd Amendment, 5.45x39, 5.56, 5.56 AK, 5.56 NATO, 5.56x45, 7.62x39, 7.62x51, AK, AK47, AK74, Ammunition, Arsenal, Arsenal AK, arsenal inc, Arsenal SAM5, Bulgaria, Cold Hammer Forged, Competition, Competitive Shooting, FIME, FIME Group, Home Defense, military, milled receiver, nato, sam5, Self-Defense, Soviet, stockpile

Review: Otis 7.62/5.56 MPSR Cleaning System 

If you have a .308/7.62 caliber rifle and need a comprehensive, compact, packable cleaning kit for the field, then the Otis 7.62mm MPSR Cleaning System is an obvious choice. However, there is more to the Otis cleaning kit than just size. [Read more…] about Review: Otis 7.62/5.56 MPSR Cleaning System 


Sign up for K-Var’s weekly newsletter and discounts here.

January 11, 2019

Filed Under: Gear, Reviews Tagged With: .308 WIN., 5.56 NATO, 7.62x51, gun cleaning, Otis

The 5.56 AK Revolution

Reasons such as ammo availability and ammo consistency for those moving over from the AR platform to the AK has shooters eyeballing the Arsenal SLR106 series rifles like never before. According to recent discussions with K-Var, 5.56 AK’s are selling at nearly 40 times the rate that they were selling at this same time last year. After going to events like Red Oktober and seeing so many shooters walking around with 5.56 AK’s, that is very easy to believe. [Read more…] about The 5.56 AK Revolution


Sign up for K-Var’s weekly newsletter and discounts here.

December 28, 2018

Filed Under: Anything AK, Industry Tagged With: 5.56 NATO, AK, Rifle Dynamics

Review: IWI Tavor X95 — Bullpup Bliss

I know there are numerous reviews and videos regarding the IWI Tavor X95 (a favorite of mine comes from Tim at Military Arms Channel). So, this review is in no way seeking to replace any of those reviews. However, as an “average joe” shooter I want to tell you that this thing is fun, and accurate, to shoot. [Read more…] about Review: IWI Tavor X95 — Bullpup Bliss

April 6, 2018

Filed Under: Reviews, Rifles Tagged With: .223 Rem., 5.56 NATO, Bullpup, IWI, Tavor, X95

Ride the Federal 224 Valkyrie!

The Federal 224 Valkyrie! Traditionalists will howl: “Another unnecessary creation! It doesn’t do anything a half-dozen rifle cartridges don’t already do.” They are wrong! What the Valkyrie does is keep a .224 bullet stabilized and supersonic to 1,000 yards or slightly beyond. If I’m not mistaken, no other commercially loaded .224 centerfire currently does that. This makes the 224 Valkyrie a potential, long-range, Precision Rifle Series round that promises better than average barrel life and virtually no recoil compared to the 6.5 Creedmoor. Handload it and the small powder capacity of the Valkyrie case (roughly 24 grains of powder) combined with smaller bullets should keep costs down, too. [Read more…] about Ride the Federal 224 Valkyrie!

February 12, 2018

Filed Under: Ammunition, Rifles Tagged With: .223 Rem., 224 Valkyrie, 5.56 NATO, Federal Cartridge

  • Comics
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms
  • About
  • Newsletter

Copyright © 2025 · K-Var Corp · Log in