Rifles

These guns might not be the best option compared to a custom, built-for-you rifle, but they give you a great place to start and make easing into competition easy. 

The 9mm AR market has expanded for a reason, and there are great options at nearly every price point.

What’s still out there on the surplus market that won’t instantly drain your wallet? The definition of affordable is certainly broad, depending on who is speaking.

When we look at the world of firearms, the bolt action genre is often ruled by full-powered rifle cartridges. That’s a real shame because there is some serious charm to the intermediate caliber bolt guns.

The Walnut version chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor also recently drew high praise in the annual and extensive Outdoor Life gun test. 

Lever guns are one of those rare American-made and designed firearms. They are deeply tied to our culture and are often seen as a representation of the American cowboy rifle.

Bullpup weapons offer a different balance which places most of the weight towards the shooter’s core. This makes the weapons easier to control and easier to shoot with a single hand. 

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. 

The 110 Ultralite is designed to combat elevation and elements while maintaining the performance of a factory blueprinted Savage 110 action.