Bergara’s MgLite is a lightweight, accurate, and reliable hunting platform that utilizes some uncommon materials to achieve this result. Even though this rifle weighs pounds less than its competition, Bergara managed to incorporate many features that may make this rifle, pound for pound, the best value in its class.
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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Getting Hot And Heavy With The Bergara MgLite: Full Review
Published: August 15, 2023 { 0 comments }Getting Hot And Heavy With The Bergara MgLite: Full Review
Published: July 21, 2023 { 0 comments }Bergara’s MgLite is a lightweight, accurate, and reliable hunting platform that utilizes some uncommon materials to achieve this result. Even though this rifle weighs pounds less than its competition, Bergara managed to incorporate many features that may make this rifle, pound for pound, the best value in its class.
3D Printed Suppressor Reviewed: HuxWrx Flow 7.62 Ti
Published: June 25, 2023 { 0 comments }Even with the suppressor glowing red-hot and the handguard too hot to touch, the flow 762 Ti never failed or caused any degradation in performance. To this day, there is still no visual wear that I can detect on the blast baffle or muzzle device.
Straight Pull Bolt Action from Savage: Impulse Mountain Hunter Reviewed
Published: May 14, 2023 { 3 comments }The Impulse Mountain Hunter is a lightweight hunting rifle that features Savage’s Impulse action which is a straight pull bolt design on an aluminum receiver, AccuStock Technology, and a Proof Research carbon fiber barrel.
Going Long With The Sig KILO8K-ABS: Full Review
Published: February 12, 2023 { 1 comment }The mating of ballistics calculating programs and rangefinders may be the best pairing since PB&J. The Wise, “kill two birds with one stone” adage applies to this and Sig Sauer has executed it perfectly in the KILO8K-ABS.
Bergara Has Three New Rifles — SHOT Show 2023
Published: February 6, 2023 { 0 comments }This year at SHOT Show, Bergara revealed three new rifles; the Ridge Carbon, HMR Carbon, and Crest. These new guns round out Bergara’s lineup by offering affordable, high-end hunting rifle options that are lightened up with the incorporation of carbon fiber in some way.
Savage Goes Straight-Pull With The Impulse Mountain Hunter — SHOT Show 2023
Published: February 6, 2023 { 1 comment }Last year, Savage released their new, lightning-fast straight-pull action called the Impulse. This year, we get several new products that feature the Impulse Action which includes the Impulse Mountain Hunter.
Leupold’s New BX-4 Range HD Binocular — SHOT Show 2023
Published: February 3, 2023 { 0 comments }Leupold has stepped into the world of ballistic-rangefinding binoculars with their newly released BX-4 Range HD TBR/W. This binocular is a 10x42mm model that is exceptionally clear with a powerful rangefinding capability that has a maximum reflective range of 2600 yards.
Benelli’s New Changes to the Montefeltro, M2, and Lupo Firearms — SHOT Show 2023
Published: February 3, 2023 { 1 comment }The new upgrade to the M2 also includes a tweaked buttstock design featuring an extended AirTouch surface behind the trigger, aiding in grip with gloved hands in wet conditions.
ODIN Works Supports Your Rifle With New Products — SHOT Show 2023
Published: February 1, 2023 { 0 comments }This year at SHOT Show, ODIN Works gave us a look at two new products. One is the ARCA Bag, and the other is an unnamed bipod that is still in the prototype stage.