Until recent years, owning a high-end chassis rifle was restricted to those with an excess cash problem, as many such rifles easily hit and surpass the $10,000 mark. For the most part, these rifles — used in both Precision Rifle Series (PRS) competition and among hardcore long-range enthusiasts of all stripes — have been produced mostly by small manufacturers and custom shops, hence the crushing price tags often associated with them.
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Deep Six: Ruger’s Precision Rifle in 6mm Creedmoor Breaks the 1,000-Yard Barrier
Published: September 15, 2017 { 14 comments }
The Best Rifle Scope Ever Built: NightForce ATACR 7-35X
Published: September 15, 2017 { 13 comments }At this year’s SHOT Show, “Sniper Jesus” told me the new NightForce ATACR 7-35X was the best deal going in optics. I have anxiously been wanting to put this to the test. I begged, borrowed, cajoled, harassed, and arguably stalked NightForce for a review sample. Arguably stalked is a loose interpretation or so my lawyer tells me.
Earlier this week a box arrived from Orofino. And you know what? It was absolutely worth the wait.
First Focal Plane Riflescope vs. Second Focal Plane Riflescope
Published: September 12, 2017 { 7 comments }How do you tell if a riflescope is first or second focal plane?
Army Looking for 7.62 NATO Interim Combat Service Rifle
Published: August 7, 2017 { 41 comments }The request is for up to 50,000 rifle for use for specific missions against combatants wearing a new kind of body armor.
Ashbury, Cabela’s Team with Remington on Accurized M700 with AR Features
Published: July 11, 2017 { 2 comments }Ashbury Precision Ordnance is now offering a lightweight, modern Remington Model 700 built on their accuratized Saber chassis that features AR components.
Army Selects Heckler & Koch G28 for Compact Sniper Rifle
Published: April 20, 2017 { 71 comments }Heckler & Koch has confirmed that the Army is selecting a modified version of their G28 rifle to be their new compact sniper rifle.
Ruger Adding New Big- and Small-Bore Bolt Guns and More
Published: March 30, 2017 { 13 comments }Ruger is adding a new .450 Bushmaster Scout-style bolt-action rifle to their catalog along with a .223 Remington Ruger Precision Rifle.
TrackingPoint is Back with a Vengeance – SHOT Show 2017
Published: February 21, 2017 { 2 comments }Tracking point was back with a vengeance this year.
Kimber’s New Subalpine Featherweight Mountain Rifle – SHOT Show 2017
Published: February 7, 2017 { 8 comments }New for 2017 is Kimber’s Subalpine Mountain Rifle, available with a Gore Optifade camo finish. Kimber also teamed up with Leupold to make matching scopes.
The Bullseye AmmoCam Camera Shows Your Target up to 1 Mile Away — SHOT Show 2017
Published: January 19, 2017 { 11 comments }The Bullseye AmmoCam camera is a easy and fun way to see your target without having to walk downrange. It transmits video of the target up to 1 mile away.