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.
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Savage Arms Debuts Proprietary Camo Pattern on Multiple Big Game Rifles
BY News Wire Published: April 26, 2023 { 0 comments }The 110 Ultralite is designed to combat elevation and elements while maintaining the performance of a factory blueprinted Savage 110 action.
Rock River Arms Announces New Operator DMR Series Rifles
BY News Wire Published: March 9, 2023 { 0 comments }Rock River Arms, the industry’s most respected name in Modern Sporting Rifles and pistols, introduces its new Operator DMR (Designated Marksman Rifle) series for 2023.
Too Much Gun?
BY Jace Bauserman Published: December 5, 2022 { 6 comments }Too much gun? What does it mean? Simple. It means shooting a firearm, any firearm, that isn’t enjoyable to shoot because it abuses the body in one way or another.
The CZ 600 Trail – Bolt Gun Glory
BY Travis Pike Published: November 13, 2022 { 7 comments }Maybe it’s the affordable ammo or the novelty of a .223 Rem caliber bolt action. I can’t quite say why, but when the CZ 600 Trail hit the market, I was entranced.
The Ultimate Mountain Rifle? Weatherby’s Featherweight All-Carbon Backcountry 2.0 (Full Review)
BY Jordan Michaels Published: July 4, 2022 { 6 comments }One of the lightest rifles in Weatherby’s lineup, this bolt-action affair clocks in at as little as 4.7 pounds, depending on configuration.
Doubling Down on Big Bears in Alberta
BY Mike Dickerson Published: July 4, 2022 { 3 comments }I had just shot the biggest black bear of my life. Thirty minutes later, I shot an even bigger one.
Springfield Armory Announces Release of NBS-Exclusive Two-Tone Desert FDE M1A Rifles
BY News Wire Published: June 8, 2022 { 5 comments }Springfield Armory is proud to announce the release of a pair of exclusive .308 M1A™ rifles in Two-Tone Desert FDE.
CZ’s New 557 Eclipse Delivers Solid Performance at a Reasonable Price
BY Mike Dickerson Published: November 1, 2021 { 8 comments }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.
Zastava M70 ZPAP: An AK for AR Guys
BY CitizenHush Published: May 30, 2021 { 18 comments }AK’s are effective rifles. They’ve certainly proven that over the decades but the Zastava M70 ZPAP is a fantastic and relatively modular rifle at an attainable price point.








