We walk the M1 Garand from history to the firing line, breaking down features, ammo picks, accuracy, and the unmistakable ping that made this WWII icon a must shoot.
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CZ 600+ Alpha Review: Field-Ready and MOA Honest
Published: November 23, 2025 { 0 comments }CZ’s 600+ Alpha in .243 Win blends a crisp 1.4 lb single-stage trigger, controlled-feed reliability, and a quick-change barrel system. We shot groups, ran offhand drills, and pushed real hunting loads to see what this rifle actually does on target.
Weatherby 307 Range XP: 7 PRC Hunts Hard
Published: November 3, 2025 { 1 comment }Weatherby’s 307 Range XP in 7 PRC blends a familiar 700-style action, a crisp TriggerTech, and a huntable mag sporter barrel. We shot groups, ran chrono data, and lived with the quirks to see if it truly earns a place in the truck.
Savage Mark II Minimalist Review: Lead-Free 21 Sharp Hits Hard
Published: October 12, 2025 { 4 comments }The Savage Mark II Minimalist is one of their top-selling bolt-action rifles, and they wisely chose to make it one of the offerings chambered in 21 Sharp.
Browning X-Bolt 2 Speed Carbon Fiber Review
Published: October 8, 2025 { 1 comment }The Browning X-Bolt 2 Speed Carbon Fiber aims to pair hunting-ready ergonomics with precision bolt-gun accuracy.
7 Creedmoor Build vs 6.5 Creedmoor: Real Range Results and Elk Power
Published: October 5, 2025 { 2 comments }Can the 6.5 Creedmoor ever be dethroned? Amazing ballistics, minimal recoil, a large variety of bullet types and weights, tons of brass… What more can you ask for?
Springfield Armory Model 2020 Heatseeker Review
Published: September 21, 2025 { 3 comments }The Springfield Armory Model 2020 Heatseeker blends precision bolt-action performance with the modular adaptability of AR-style components.
The Ultimate .22LR Competition Build: Zermatt RimX Review
Published: September 13, 2025 { 3 comments }The ultimate .22LR bolt-action competition rifle started with a lot of research, and ended up with a no-budget build. After target shooting and competing with this rifle at a PRS22-style match, I can confidently say this build performs as good as it looks.
Going Hog Wild: Savage 110 PPR Review
Published: June 30, 2025 { 1 comment }The 110 PPR is aimed at shooters who demand seamless adaptability in their rifle.
Build Your Own Precision Rifle
Published: March 8, 2025 { 7 comments }Last year, I decided to take a stab at building an ultra-accurate precision rifle for a reasonable price.









