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Building the Ultimate Ultralight, Long Range, Semi-Auto

Building the Ultimate Ultralight, Long Range, Semi-Auto

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The goal of this rifle build for me was to build an ultra-light semi-auto long-range rifle that was capable of multiple precision shots out to 1000 yards and weighed less than 7 lbs

AR-15 vs M4: Exploring Key Differences & Similarities

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Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Let’s delve into the AR-15, a name that often resonates within firearm circles and news headlines, and its counterpart, the M4. Curious about how these two guns differ? Keep reading to discover the fascinating histories and subtle distinctions that set these two exceptional rifles apart. M4 Rifles are not typically [...]

2023 Barrett M107A1: A Timeless Beast Reviewed

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Lighter, stronger, more accurate, and more capable; the M107A1 has truly been engineered for action.

A suppressed rifle on shooting bags.

Straight Pull Bolt Action from Savage: Impulse Mountain Hunter Reviewed

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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.

2 - Assembling a Knock Around Rifle

Assembling a Knock-Around Rifle

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Several years back, I took a small ring Mauser 96, in 6.5×5,5 and turned it into a scout-type rifle. It later became a more traditional rifle with normal scope mounts and a turned-down bolt. In that configuration it became my loaner, backup, knock-around rifle for friends and relatives that asked to borrow a rifle for impromptu hunts. 

Smith & Wesson Volunteer XV Pro sitting out in the pasture leaning against a salt block set out for our cattle

Full Review! Smith & Wesson Volunteer XV Pro

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For those who want to save money and avoid the process of sourcing individual parts to upgrade a more standard rifle, the Volunteer XV Pro is a well thought out system built to meet your every need.

New Model 21 Carbon Chassis Hunter (CCH) from Nosler — NRA 2023

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 New for 2023, Nosler teamed up with PROOF Research and MDT to create the long-range Model 21 Carbon Chassis Hunter.

Weatherby Mark V Backcountry 2.0 TI

New From Weatherby: The Ultralight Mark V Backcountry 2.0 TI

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The Backcountry 2.0 lineup is available in four configurations including a steel or titanium action with either carbon fiber or traditional fluted barrel.

Marlin Model 336 Classic

Return of the Timeless 30-30 Win. Lever Action:  The Marlin Model 336 Classic

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For myself, the very word “Marlin” has always meant a lever action chambered in that workhouse caliber, the .30-30 Winchester.

Full Review: CVA Cascade SB (Short Barrel)

Full Review: CVA Cascade SB (Short Barrel)

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One feature I really appreciate about this rifle is the reduced movement it takes to operate this gun.