CZ’s goal with the Eclipse was to distill the 557 down to its basics while retaining the same good barreled action in a package with a more affordable price tag. After putting an Eclipse chambered in 308 Win. through its paces, I would say that CZ has succeeded admirably.
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CZ’s New 557 Eclipse Delivers Solid Performance at a Reasonable Price
Published: November 1, 2021 { 8 comments }
Field-Testing Springfield’s Model 2020: At Home, at the Range, and in the Stand
Published: October 4, 2021 { 6 comments }I carried the Waypoint with me last whitetail season, and I stretched its legs at the range. The Waypoint lived up to expectations, and it may be the perfect crossover rifle for both competition and hunting.
AllTerra Arms’ Mountain Shadow Steel: The Lamborghini of Rifles?
Published: September 6, 2021 { 26 comments }AllTerra Arms is a semi-custom rifle manufacturer in my home state of Idaho that used to be known as “Axial Precision.” These guys produce some top-tier hunting rifles with 1/2 and even 1/4 MOA guarantees, and I finally got my hands on one. The Mountain Shadow Steel is one of their steel barreled options, and it happens to be the model that I’m testing.
There’s a New Predator in Town – SIG Tread Predator Reviewed
Published: August 2, 2021 { 8 comments }The Sig Sauer Tread Predator is a quality built low/no recoil semiautomatic hunting rifle with a lot to offer right out of the box.
The Super Smooth Strasser RS 14 Evolution in 6.5 PRC
Published: July 12, 2021 { 8 comments }Strasser rifles are made in Austria, a country known for high-quality firearms, and the RS14 Evolution certainly fits that bill. I’m not sure what the company meant by the “RS” designation but after evaluating the Evolution I think it should stand for “Really Smooth,” “Remarkably Slick,” or something along those lines.
Savage’s Backcountry Xtreme Series: The 110 High Country
Published: June 7, 2021 { 9 comments }The High Country has some other functional/aesthetic enhancements. The barrel is fluted in a dramatic spiral that runs most of its length. Savage button-rifles their barrels. The .308 High Country’s barrel is 22 inches. The long-action calibers have 24-inch barrels.
Right Back at Ya! Savage’s Impulse Hog Hunter Featuring a Straight-Pull Bolt
Published: May 3, 2021 { 9 comments }The Impulse Hog Hunter is a very accurate rifle, capable of taking game out to 400 yards without a problem. The straight-pull bolt operated effectively and actually got me on target faster for that follow-up shot.
Building the Perfect Turkey Gun
Published: April 5, 2021 { 4 comments }I have known hundreds of hunters over the years and I have to say turkey hunters are the most passionate, focused group of hunters I’ve ever encountered.
CZ-USA’s Upland Ultralight All-Terrain (20 ga OU)
Published: February 27, 2021 { 11 comments }One of the updated models is the Upland Ultralight All-Terrain, which I’ve been using in 20 gauge. It’s lightweight, it’s beautifully constructed, and it comes up on-target every time game flushes. Read on for a close look at all the features as well as a few things that could be better.
Tested: Ruger Hawkeye African, Newly Chambered in 280 Ackley Improved
Published: February 1, 2021 { 12 comments }From time to time, Ruger produces the rifles in chamberings more suitable for hunting African plains game and big game elsewhere. The newest of these is the Ruger Hawkeye African chambered in 280 Ackley Improved. For my money, Ruger knocked it out of the park with this gun.