The ‘world’s fastest’ factory 7mm cartridge launches 170-grain bullets at 3,000 fps from a 20-inch barrel with relatively modest recoil. It’s even faster from longer barrels. The author executed a tricky shot to take this big 3X3 desert mule deer using Federal’s innovative new 7mm Backcountry cartridge. Table of contents7mm Backcountry Delivers Sizzling VelocityPerformance in [...]
Mike Dickerson
Field Tested: Federal’s New Game-Changing 7mm Backcountry Cartridge
Published: January 7, 2025 { 4 comments }Tested: Colt’s New CBX TAC Hunter
Published: August 18, 2024 { 1 comment }Colt’s new CBX TAC Hunter is a hybrid design offering the ergonomics and accuracy of a competition rifle in a lighter, hunter-friendly package.
Tested: Browning’s New Tack-Driving X-Bolt 2 Speed Rifle
Published: July 8, 2024 { 0 comments }Every X-Bolt rifle I have tested over the years was superbly accurate. Rifles in non-magnum chamberings consistently shot ½-MOA groups or better, with many groups measuring just 1/3-MOA, with factory ammo.
Field Tested: Ruger’s New American Gen 2 Rifle
Published: May 6, 2024 { 1 comment }Tall brush dictated a standing shot, so I rested the forend of the American Gen 2, chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, on shooting sticks.
Hits and Misses with the New Smith & Wesson M&P 15 Sport III
Published: April 21, 2024 { 7 comments }The Sport III is, arguably, the gun that S&W should have been making years ago. It gives shooters more of what they want, but there are still some significant shortcomings with the Sport III, as you might expect of many ARs in this price category.
Garmin Xero C1 Pro: The New King of Chronographs
Published: January 7, 2024 { 3 comments }I believe the Xero is going to fundamentally change the shooting world and dominate the chronograph market. Some call it revolutionary. I call it the best invention since pizza and the answer to this gun writer’s prayers. Here’s why.
Field Tested: Ruger American Go Wild Rifle in 7mm PRC
Published: January 4, 2024 { 0 comments }One of America’s most popular affordable hunting rifles is now chambered for the new hard-hitting, flat-shooting 7mm PRC.
Tested: Caldwell’s Precision Turret Rest
Published: November 19, 2023 { 1 comment }The Precision Turret rest is, hands down, the best rest I’ve ever used for zeroing and practicing with ARs at the bench. It works so well because it was engineered specifically to accommodate the unique characteristics of AR rifles.
Bergara Premier Canyon Rifle: A Heavy Hitting Lightweight
Published: November 6, 2023 { 12 comments }In choosing a hunting rifle, there’s often a trade-off between weight and accuracy. Ultralight rifles are a joy to carry, but many hunters struggle to shoot them as accurately as they can shoot heavier, more stable rifles.
Tested: Savage Model 110 Carbon Predator rifle
Published: October 8, 2023 { 3 comments }The Carbon Predator is an accurate, updated, lighter version of the venerable Model 110 with a Proof Research carbon fiber-wrapped stainless barrel and a stock that allows for a custom fit.