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Diamondback DB9R 9mm Rifle – One Fun Gun To Run
Diamondback Firearms has had a rather rocky history early on. You might hear, “Diamondback? come on — you’ve got to be kidding!”. That’s the reaction that some shooters had when the Diamondback .380 or 9mm pistol was brought up. This knee-jerk comment typically came from a shooter with an H&K, Springfield Armory, Sig Sauer, or ... Read more
Rossi R92 .357 magnum lever action rifle – hands on review
Look at this gun. What a thing of beauty, eh? How could you drag this thing through briars and brambles on your way to your deer stand? Polished stainless steel, close-grained hardwood stock… this rifle is built to not only harvest deer (or whatever you use it for) – it’s meant to look good while ... Read more
Best Remington 700s – A Complete Buyer’s Guide
Over the past 50 years, the Remington 700 series of rifles have built a strong reputation as being one of, if not the, best bolt-action rifle on the market. What makes this rifle so popular? There are many reasons that the Remington 700 series is chosen again and again. For one, it comes in a ... Read more
Ruger Mini-14 – better than an AR? Hands-On Review
If you’re in the market for a rifle in .223 / 5.56mm many AR manufacturers will be competing for your attention. The Ruger Mini-14 with its classic looks and wooden stock may not look like a typical tactical weapon. Don’t let this fool you! Quick to action, accurate and serviced by a wide range of ... Read more
Rossi’s New Rio Bravo .22 lever action rifles
Rossi is known for, among other things, its lever action Winchester 1892 replicas. Of course, they are modernized versions which include lawyer-recommended safety features and other newer construction techniques and materials. But they feel really great in your hand and come to your shoulder effortlessly. I know because I owned one for a long time. ... Read more
Ruger Precision Rifle: Hands-On Review
Let’s just cut right to the chase. If you want a precision rifle that is accurate, modular and well-built, the Ruger Precision rifle would work. From its totally-adjustable butt stock to the cap on its threaded muzzle, there’s a lot to talk about this gun. Ruger Precision Rifle Pros and Cons Quick History of the ... Read more
[Review] Mossberg 715T: “Black Rifle” For Almost Any Budget
Look at the photo above. What gives it away? You know — gives away the fact that this is not a normal AR-pattern rifle. Look at the magazine and the bolt. This is not a normal AR-15. Not normal, that is, unless the rifle is chambered in the “other” .22 – the .22 Long Rifle. ... Read more
Rifles of the White Death – A Collector’s Guide to Finnish Military Rifles 1918-1944
A rare collector’s item, Rifles of the White Death is a comprehensive reference on the most accurate military rifles in service during the earlier 1900s. It was during the Winter War when the Russians nicknamed the Finns the ‘White Death’ because of their highly effective snow camouflage and sharp shooting. The Finnish rifles were developed ... Read more
Accurizing An M1 Garand
In World War II, bolt-action rifles were widely used by all sides, but it was the M-1 Garand semi-automatic that really stood out. Besides firing a hard-hitting caliber .30-06 round at distant targets, the M-1 was favored by troops as it was a solid and reliable weapon that was easy to clean. While the M-1 ... Read more
How to Choose a Rifle Bipod
It’s easy to get excited about the selection in accessories for firearms, but one ingenious accessory that’s been in use since 1930, is the bipod. This is an essential tool to stabilize a rifle in action. Bipods have been used extensively for such a long time because they work. But, there’s a bit more to ... Read more
How to Choose a Rifle Stock
A rifle stock is the most important component of a rifle. It determines the handling and feeling of the gun and it influences your shooting performance. You get left and right-handed rifle stocks, so keep this in mind if choosing a stock for someone else. Ultimately, you want to get the most out of your ... Read more
Rifle Testing for Dummies
A lot of time and effort goes into developing a load or in choosing a factory load. However, many of us underestimate or complicate the necessary process of testing the rifle, scope and ammunition after selecting an accurate load. Typically, it’s the novice or seasonal shooters who don’t run through the checks like noting the ... Read more
How To Camouflage A Rifle
The Camo In nature, some animals, insects and plants have a biological defense mechanism that helps them blend into the environment to hide from predators. The military in particular mimics this clever behavior for cover and concealment in combat. By wearing certain clothing or using specific materials and equipment, soldiers and snipers can go undetected ... Read more
Rifle – Ruger M77
Most of us will think of Remington and Winchester first when it comes to naming US rifle manufacturers but in this competitive space are the Ruger rifles. In 1968, Sturm, Ruger & Co. released their Ruger M77, a bolt-action rifle. The original models came with a round top on the receiver that needed separate bases ... Read more
Romanian PSL
Gun collectors, retailers, and shooters don’t simply know the technicalities of a gun and how to shoot, they are also passionate about the history of firearms. And, there have been many interesting rifles manufactured over the decades that warrant our attention. There’s the former USSR’s SVD Dragunov and China’s NDM-86 that are both flexible, slender ... Read more
Basic & Advanced Rifle Marksmanship
Marksmanship is the development of skills to hit whatever we aim at with certainty, at any range, within the effective range of our rifle. The skills required are numerous. It could be terrain, weather conditions, wind conditions: it does not matter. The only thing that matters is: I need to know with certainty that I ... Read more
The .408 Cheyenne Tactical
Long-range tactical precision is being able to fire a weapon over an extremely long distance without affecting the direct surroundings. So, the .408 Cheyenne Tactical rifle was tested to confirm ballistic performance of the 419-gr. bullet and long-range accuracy. The results include information on the shoot ability of the rifle configuration and recommended modifications. Rifle ... Read more
The Springfield M1903
Way back in 1892, the US Government adopted their first official bolt action rifle, the 1892 Krag Jorgensen Rifle. Prior to that, the military was using the Trapdoor Springfield (1873 model) and before that, they were using the Allen Conversion of the Civil War muskets. So, with the Krag in service from 1892, various other ... Read more
The 1860’s Target Rifle
The standard issue for sharpshooters was the Sharps breechloader although there were also mentions of a heavier target rifle used for long-range shooting, the target rifle of the 1860s period. This article references Ned Roberts’s book from 1944 called The Muzzleloading Caplock Rifle. It’s great reading for more information on rifles and muzzleloaders. During America’s ... Read more
Remington 700 Buyers Guide
Generally, the rifles available today are mostly adequate for what’s required of them, whether it’s for hunting or tactical shooting. However, this article specifically looks at the Remington rifles delivered to the market in recent decades and how they evolved. Remington Model 700SS 5-R Milspec In the nineties, the Remington 700P in .308 was a ... Read more
Rifleman’s Creed: My Rifle: The Creed of a US Marine
As recounted in the classic film Full Metal Jacket This is my rifle. There are many like it, but this one is mine. My rifle is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I must master my life. My rifle, without me, is useless. Without my rifle, I am useless. ... Read more
Desert Tech SRS – the best long range rifle [Expert]
The ground breaking Desert Tech SRS The Desert Tech SRS or, in long form, the Desert Tactical Arms Stealth Recon Scout sniper weapon system, is a ground-breaking design that allows the shooter to interchange the rifle between four calibers. The calibers offered are .243, .308, 300 Win Mag, and the 338 Lapua. The barrel conversion ... Read more
The 4 Best Scout Rifle Scopes
The idea of scout rifles, and in turn scout scopes, really gained a following in the 1980’s when Col. Jeff Cooper proposed a multi purpose rifle able to bring down any large game. The scout scope, as envisioned by the Colonel, was to be set forward above the receiver and be light, compact, and low ... Read more
Best Budget Hunting Rifles
Many prospective hunters, and even some seasoned hunters have the question of which rifle is best for most applications. Firearms can be expensive, especially bigger caliber rifles which can be considered as better to use when hunting big game; game such as: deer, whitetail and mule, elk, black bear, moose, antelope, etc. For some people, ... Read more
4 Best Ruger AR-556 Scopes
The Ruger AR 556 is the famous gun manufacturer’s standard AR-15 style rifle offering. While at first perceived as just another AR style rifle in an already crowded market, it quickly became a favorite with shooters. Because Ruger carefully designed this rifle to be optics ready, there is a constant search for the best Ruger ... Read more
