This rifle is as close as we’ll get to the civilian version of the legendary HK416. The rifle I held in my hand is the MR556 A4, which is one of three models that are in this line.
Riley Baxter is a seasoned hunter, outdoorsman, and competitive shooter with deep roots in the backcountry. He has guided professionally for bears, bighorn sheep, and other big game across rugged terrain, bringing firsthand knowledge of what gear actually works in the field. When he’s not chasing game or running drills on the range, Riley is likely in the garage customizing his rifles, pistols, or backcountry kit.
A competitive pistol shooter and lifelong firearms enthusiast, Riley brings both precision and creativity to every piece of equipment he touches. Outside of the gun world, he works as a perfusionist in Montana, a vital role in heart surgery that demands attention to detail, critical thinking, and mental fortitude.
Experience:
– Professional Hunting Guide – Guided for bears, bighorn sheep, and more in some of the West’s toughest country.
– Competitive Shooter – Skilled USPSA pistol shooter with a passion for precision and performance under pressure.
– Custom Builder – Enjoys building and tuning firearms and equipment to meet the exact demands of the hunt or the range.
– Experienced Marksman – Experienced in long-range hunting and precision rifles to meet the demands of the terrain of the West.
– Montana-Based Perfusionist – Medical professional accustomed to making critical decisions in high-stakes environments.
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New Mossberg Shotguns: 590RM and 940 Pro Tactical SPX — SHOT Show 2025
Published: February 1, 2025 { 0 comments }At SHOT Show 2025, I stopped by the Mossberg booth to check out their new 590RM shotgun, which is a magazine-fed, pump-action shotgun!
B4 Armory CSS ‘Briefcase’ Rifle — SHOT Show 2025
Published: January 31, 2025 { 0 comments }The rifle is an updated, compact version of something we’ve seen first at SHOT Show 2024, but with a bunch of significant upgrades that revolve around a new chassis.
New Glock Trigger, Binary SCAR, And More! Trigger Roundup — SHOT Show 2025
Published: January 31, 2025 { 0 comments }This product roundup includes drop-in AR triggers from Rock River Arms, a binary SCAR trigger from Franklin Armory, plus Glock, Remington 700, Tikka, and RPR triggers from Triggertech.
Top 10 2011 Pistols — SHOT Show 2025
Published: January 30, 2025 { 0 comments }Let me walk you through some of my favorite options of new 2011s, starting with the more budget-friendly models and ramping up to the premium guns that will make any collector proud.
Zero Compromise Optic’s ZC210 Is An LPVO? — SHOT Show 2025
Published: January 30, 2025 { 0 comments }At SHOT Show this year, the ZCO team revealed this new LPVO and several new reticles which were designed specifically for this optic across multiple applications.
EAA Witness2311 Match and Match X — SHOT Show 2025
Published: January 29, 2025 { 3 comments }Think about this: The next-best compensated, competition-ready 2011 will cost you almost $4,000 more than you can get the Match X for.
Shoot Indoors w/ CoolFire’s Sidekick AR Recoil System — SHOT Show 2025
Published: January 29, 2025 { 3 comments }There is a ton of value in an American-made product that allows you to basically shoot your firearm anywhere, for a fraction of what live-fire practice would cost!
HK CC9 is Made in USA! — SHOT Show 2025
Published: January 28, 2025 { 0 comments }Well, at SHOT Show 2025, HK just dropped something that’s definitely going to turn heads in the CCW (concealed carry weapon) world—the all-new HK CC9.
Must-See! Watchtower Firearms’ Bridger Rifle — SHOT Show 2025
Published: January 28, 2025 { 2 comments }This rifle is named after American frontiersman and explorer, Jim Bridger and is basically a high-end hunting rifle with a few special features and the implementation of some different barrel technology.