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Modular Rifle Stock Production Launched
The production of a versatile rifle stock that enables operatives to discharge their firearms while wearing a ballistic helmet with the visor fully lowered has been launched. 164 year old survival equipment manufacturers, BCB International Ltd, first unveiled … Continue reading
Phoenix Weaponry’s Integrally Suppressed 338-06 Rifle
Phoenix Weaponry’s Integrally Suppressed 338-06 Rifle Introducing Phoenix Weaponry’s integrally suppressed hunting rifle. This is your opportunity to shoot the heavy loads and high velocities in the field without paying the price with your hearing. None of us like spending … Continue reading
Practical Magnification Tips From Sniper’s Hide Frank “Lowlight” Galli
Posted in Optics, Optics, Sniper Systems and Tools
Tagged optics, rifle, scope precision
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MasterPiece Arms Introduces the MPA 22BA Bolt Action Rifle
Comer, Ga. – (July 2017) – MasterPiece Arms (MPA), manufacturers of the MPA BA Rifles, Chassis Systems, Defender Pistols and Carbines, Suppressors and MPAR Rifles, is pleased to introduce the MPA 22BA Bolt Action Rifle. Built upon the MPA … Continue reading
MasterPiece Arms Introduces the Multi-Barrel, Multi-Caliber Capable MPA 65BA-SL Bolt Action Rifle
The rifle incorporates the West Texas Ordnance Switch Lug System, which allows the shooter to change the barrel in five minutes, without affecting the accuracy. Comer, Ga.- (July 2017) – MasterPiece Arms (MPA), manufacturers of the MPA BA Rifles, Chassis … Continue reading
Posted in Advanced Chassis Systems, Weapon systems
Tagged 65BA-SL, MasterPiece Arms, MPA, rifle
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FN IS NOW MAKING FN 15 PATROL CARBINES IN SBR FORMAT COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE
FN America, LLC announced today the release of two FN 15™ Patrol carbines in short barreled configurations, available to commercial customers. These two new carbines are the first time FN has offered short barreled rifles for sale to the … Continue reading
EOTech VUDU 1- 6X 24mm Precision Rifle Scope
At this year’s Shot Show, I finally got the opportunity to take a close look at EOTech’s Vudu 1-6X24mm rifle scope. EOTech makes the 1-6 x 24 Vudu in 3 models, the SR-1, SR-2 and SR-3; the difference being reticle … Continue reading
BNTI ARMS Announces its .308 BNTI ARMS Battle Rifle
Jacksonville, Fla. (February 2017) – BNTI ARMS LLC, in Jacksonville, Florida, is the U.S. headquarters for the manufacture of small arms intended for export to vetted African Armed Forces, Police and Para-Military units. BNTI is pleased to unveil its new … Continue reading
SHOOTING RUGER’S IMPRESSIVE RPR
I had the opportunity to get some quality trigger time on the Ruger RPR (Ruger Precision Rifle); to say that I walked away very much impressed with this rifle is a colossal understatement. At an M.S.R.P. of $1,400 and a … Continue reading
Savage Arms Set to Launch Four Modern Sporting Rifles at 2017 SHOT Show
SUFFIELD, Connecticut – January 3, 2017 – Savage Arms has great news for serious shooters who want more from their modern sporting rifles. Their four models of semi-autos take the popular AR platform to new heights, offering greater performance, expanded … Continue reading
Bergara Rifles Introduces the B14 Series Hunting and Match Rifle for 2017
The feature-rich B14 Series HMR Rifle is designed to meet the needs of all hardcore hunters, precision rifle shooters, and those desiring absolute quality and accuracy. Lawrenceville, Ga. (January 2017) –Bergara Rifles, a division of BPI Outdoors, is pleased … Continue reading
Ritter & Stark to Exhibit at 2017 SHOT Show®
Ritter & Stark, the new Austrian firearm manufacturing company for the SX-1 Modular Tactical Rifle, will bring its innovative weapon system to the biggest shooting sports exhibition in the U.S. Feistritz, Austria (December 2016) – Ritter & Stark, an … Continue reading
DESERT TECH’S LLC. CEO, NICHOLAS YOUNG, HAS A MESSAGE FOR HIS CUSTOMERS
November 1, 2016 Dear Valued Customers, The MDR is in longevity testing and most of the MDR parts have already been transitioned into production. We expect all parts to be in production within the next few weeks. Our goal was … Continue reading
Bryan Litz On Rifle Selection For Long Range Competition
Bryan Litz is a ballistician for Berger Bullets and Applied Ballistics. Bryan has authored a number of authoritative books on the subject of ballistics. His software, published by Applied Ballistics, can be found on a number of devices including the … Continue reading
The SX-1 Modular Tactical Rifle From Ritter & Stark Debuts At AUSA 2016
Ritter & Stark, a new Austrian firearm manufacturing company, launches an advanced weapon design capable of serving warfighters, Law Enforcement and professionals alike, at the AUSA Annual Meeting Feistritz, Austria (September 8, 2016) – Ritter & Stark, an Austrian-based … Continue reading
Posted in Sniper Systems and Tools, Weapon systems
Tagged AUSA, Austria, rifle, Ritter & Stark, SX-1
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TAC SHIELD Universal Long Gun Cleaning Kits
Universal Rifle Cleaning Kit and a Universal Shotgun Cleaning Kit: Both feature the most commonly needed hardware components necessary to maintain these long guns, including premium brass cleaning rods and a pull-through cable. These components in particular help protect the … Continue reading
Posted in Cleaning Systems
Tagged cleaning, Military Products Inc., rifle, shotgun, TAC SHIELD
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Bergara B14 Rifle Wins UK’s Shooting Industry Awards’ Best Rifle for 2016
The Bergara B14 bolt-action rifle, distributed exclusively in the UK by RUAG AMMOTECH UK, and introduced in 2015, has received rave reviews from writers, retailers and sportsmen Lawrenceville, Ga. (August 2016) – The Bergara B14 Hunter bolt-action rifle recently won … Continue reading
McMillan Group Launches Grayboe Stocks
Phoenix, AZ– June 22, 2016 – Ryan McMillan and the McMillan Group, worldwide leader in firearms industry innovation, announces the launch of Grayboe Stocks in association with the McMillan Group of companies. Utilizing new materials and processes, Grayboe continues the … Continue reading
MEDIA DAY AT THE RANGE WITH SPRINGFIELD ARMORY SOCOM 16 CQB
Just when you thought the M1A has seen its day, this old warhorse proves it’s not ready for the farm just yet. Of any military weapon system, the M14 / M1A has a glorious history. When SOF needed a … Continue reading
Posted in SHOT SHOW 2016, Weapon systems
Tagged CQB, CQC, rifle, SOCOM 16 CQB, Springfield Armory
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Behind The Scenes At Masterpiece Arms
MasterPiece Arms (MPA), manufactures the MPA BA Rifles, Chassis Systems, Defender Pistols and Carbines, Suppressors and MPAR Rifles. Creating a Masterpiece outlines the process of creating MPA’s famous bolt action rifles from concept through manufacturing and assembly. It concludes … Continue reading
Posted in Advanced Chassis Systems, Promotions, Weapon systems
Tagged chassis, MasterPiece Arms, rifle, suppressor
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GAP Grind 2015 Long-Range Tactical Shooting Event
This year’s GAP Grind match took place 16-18 October at the K&M Shooting Complex in Finger, Tennessee. Competitors from law enforcement, military and civilian communities participated in what is a fast-paced demanding competition. Cory West, of Texas, took top honors … Continue reading
Steyr Arms Launches Its New Website Featuring Black Friday/Cyber Monday Specials
To launch the new website, Steyr is offering limited-time specials on its famed Scout rifles for $1,499 and pistols for $499. Special deals on Steyr accessories and apparel will also be announced on the website on Black Friday and Cyber … Continue reading
Building A Credible Sniper System
We regularly see questions asking for recommendations on things like; what’s the best scope to get, the best reticle, best bipod, best rifle or best ammo. We try to steer our readers to view their equipment as a system and … Continue reading
Posted in Shoot-the-shit, Sniper Systems and Tools
Tagged Leupold, rifle, Schmidt & Bender, sniper, suppressor
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Bergara Completes Custom Build Rifle for Cobb County S.W.A.T.
Duluth, Ga. (September 2015) – Bergara USA, a division of BPI Outdoors, announced today that it has completed its custom build tactical rifle for the Cobb County Police Department S.W.A.T. unit. Cobb is an Atlanta metro county that includes a … Continue reading
Bergara Premier Tactical Rifle Now Shipping to Distributors and Dealers
The High Precision Bergara barrel built into a custom chassis and stock for serious professionals and top choice for several S.W.A.T. teams is now available. The Bergara Premier Series offers customers many of the same features and performance characteristics already … Continue reading
Posted in Weapon systems
Tagged .308, 6.5 Creedmoor, Bergara, Dead Air Armament, rifle
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What Is Lock Time?
Precision rifle shooters are notorious for some great discussion centered around weather, pressure, powder choices and calibers. They are staples in precision shooting circles, so for this Friday’s shoot-the-shit topic, we’ve selected one of the more obscure areas of discussion, … Continue reading
BURRIS XTR-II 2-10 x 42 FFP G2B RETICLE SNEAK PREVIEW
When Burris upgraded their XTR line of optics they held nothing back. The new XTR II optics from Burris feature 34mm tubes, zero lock, first focal plane reticles, side focus and illumination. A good magnified optic became a world class … Continue reading
Burris Upgrades Popular XTR II Riflescope Line
XTR II™ line of tactical riflescopes gets two new reticles for 2015, improved turret knobs and higher magnification models. The new Burris SCR™ (Special Competition Reticle), available in MIL and MOA versions, increases precision for long-range competition without adding clutter … Continue reading
Ashbury International New SABER SX Short Action Receiver
Ashbury Precision Ordnance Manufacturing announced the first of a new family of Octagonal Bolt Action Receivers for Cartridges from .223 Rem to .375CT. The SX bolt action receivers are purpose built to maximize surface contact with Ashbury’s newest interlocking SABER®-FORSST® … Continue reading
Posted in Advanced Chassis Systems, Weapon systems
Tagged APO, Ashbury Precision Ordnance, receiver, rifle
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New Zealand Defence Forces Would Like A New Rifle By 2016
Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman has received approval from New Zealand’s government to move ahead with a competitive tender process to purchase a COTS rifle to replace the Steyr AUGs currently in use. A total of 8,800 rifles will be purchased … Continue reading
Do You Know What A Cuban Mambi Is?
The Mambi is a gas operated semiautomatic anti-material rifle, or AMR, chambered in the Russian 14.5 x 114 mm round. Its principal application is against thin-skinned vehicles, boats, etc. However, it has also been used as an anti-helicopter shoulder … Continue reading
Posted in Sniper Systems and Tools, Weapon systems
Tagged AMR, Cuba, Mambi, rifle, sniper
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SHOT SHOW 2014–Media Day At The Range Favorites
Two of my Media Day favorites had to be the Savage Arms 110BA (300 Win Mag & 338 Lapua; the 10BA chambered in.308), part of the company’s Law Enforcement series, and KRISS’s Sphinx SDP Subcompact 9mm. Savage shooters already know … Continue reading
Posted in 2014, pistols, SHOT SHOWS, Weapon systems
Tagged .308, 9mm, rifle, Savage, Sphinx, Subcompact
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MasterPiece Arms Announces The MPA 308BA Bolt Action Rifle
MasterPiece Arms is best know for its semiautomatic rifles, pistols and suppressors. The company has just announced its first precision bolt action rifle, the MPA 308BA. The design is unique in that it is built around the Remington 700 bolt … Continue reading
Posted in Advanced Chassis Systems, Sniper Systems and Tools, Weapon systems
Tagged MasterPiece Arms, MPA 308BA, rifle
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Let Me Turn You On To Liberty Ammo
Total ammunition performance is the sum of bullet geometry, composition, velocity and accuracy. We look to external ballistics and we look to terminal ballistics. For defensive purposes we want to limit penetration for safety, have a high degree of fragmentation … Continue reading
Accuracy International Discontinues Production Of The AE
Accuracy International has announced that it will discontinue production of its AE model rifle. The AE has been around since 2001 and has been extremely popular with the law enforcement community around the world. The last product run is in … Continue reading
John Noveske 1976 – 2013
The passing of John Noveske was a great loss to an industry that is uniquely American. It was also a great tragedy for humanity. John’s legacy is being carried on by his wonderful wife and life long partner. Noveske products … Continue reading
A Funduscopic Examination Of The Precision Guided Firearm (PGF)
All branches of the military are looking to improve a sniper’s performance through the implementation of technology. In addition to field craft like land navigation, concealment and movement a sniper team, which generally consists of a sniper and a spotter, … Continue reading
Posted in Optics, Sniper Systems and Tools
Tagged firearm, Guided, PGF, precision, rifle, sniper
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Armalite’s Redesigned AR-30 the AR-30A1
Armalite, has done a superb job of recreating an already top performer, its well established, AR-30. The new version, designated AR-30A1, offers a number of features absent in its predecessor: Muzzle brake threads on the end of the barrels employ … Continue reading
Posted in 2013, SHOT SHOWS, Weapon systems
Tagged 300 WinMag, 338 Lapua, AR-30, AR-30A1, Armalite, rifle, SHOT 2013
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Silincerco’s 5.56 SAKER Is In Production and Will Begin Shipping in 2013.
First announced at SHOT 2012, the SAKER rifle suppressor features three exciting new developments.The MAAD, Multiple Accessory Attachment Device, is an interchangeable centerfire rifle mounting strategy that allows you to interchange the Saker’s mount so that you can attach the … Continue reading
Posted in Suppressors, Weapon systems
Tagged 5.56, centerfire, MAAD, rifle, SAKER, Silencerco, suppressor, TrifectaRS
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