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A Sub-$450 Bolt-Action Ringing Steel At 1,800 Yards — Mossberg's Patriot Predator

A Sub-$450 Bolt-Action Ringing Steel At 1,800 Yards — Mossberg’s Patriot Predator

I fondly remember picking up my grandfathers old dusty, faded hunting magazines and reading about hunting rifles. Unless you were buying a rifle from Kenny Jarrett, or other custom builders, sub-MOA rifles were nary to be found. Sometime during the late 90’s or early 2000, factory rifles started to appear that could produce MOA results with factory ammunition. These days, companies guarantee MOA accuracy and owners seem to fly into a fit of panic if their new rifle fails to group 1.047 inches at 100 yards. I recently got to spend some time behind a Mossberg Patriot Predator rifle, chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, and had no problems hitting a 24-inch plate at 1,800 yards. How times have changed.

Upgrading the Mossberg Patriot Predator with a Boyds Pro Varmint Stock

Upgrading the Mossberg Patriot Predator with a Boyds Pro Varmint Stock

Consider a Boyds Pro Varmint as a replacement for the Mossberg Patriot Predator Stock as a modular solution for shooting from a prone position.

Shooting the Taurus USA 2018 Product Lineup

Shooting the Taurus USA 2018 Product Lineup

Over the last couple of years, Taurus USA has hired a handful of experienced engineers from around the firearm Industry. To complement the new talent, Taurus also opened a state of the art manufacturing and R&D facility here in the United States.

Armorer tips for the AR-15 Panic Buyer

Armorer tips for the AR-15 Panic Buyer

Recent events have created a new round of panic buying of AR-15 rifles and parts kits. As companies race to meet demand, a lot of substandard parts end up in the hands of consumers. End users are often left frustrated when their new parts kit does not snap together like Legos or that factory gun they got a screaming deal on fails to feed or extract. But not to worry…! This article will cover the four most common issues I have personally seen with “panic AR-15’s” and how to correct them.

Extreme Long Range Shooting with Ritter and Stark - Part 1

Extreme Long Range Shooting with Ritter and Stark – Part 2

For a 4000 yard shot, my round had a maximum ordinate, or apex, of around 185 yards (555 feet). When I first fired off a round, my bullet would deal with 1/2 value wind from 2 o’clock. The bullet continued its climb until reaching a height of 185 yards above my position. At this point, the bullet peaked above the canyon walls, where it was exposed to a blast of full value

Extreme Long Range Shooting with Ritter and Stark - Part 1

Extreme Long Range Shooting with Ritter and Stark – Part 1

The SX1-MTR is a multi-caliber capable rifle. It features a modular receiver that can be configured with several sizes of magazine wells and barrels. Ritter and Stark currently offer barrels chambered in .308 Winchester, 300 Winchester Magnum, and .338 Lapua Magnum.

New from Nikon: BLACK FX1000 Riflescopes

New from Nikon: BLACK FX1000 Riflescopes

The Nikon BLACK FX1000 are first focal plane riflescopes that feature Nikon’s proprietary etched FX-MOA and FX-MRAD reticles.

Nikon BLACK RANGEX 4K Laser Rangefinder - Full Review

Nikon BLACK RANGEX 4K Laser Rangefinder – Full Review

During the 2018 SHOT Show, Nikon released several new additions to their wildly popular BLACK line of optics. While perusing the new products at the Nikon booth during the Show, one product, in particular, the BLACK RANGEX 4K Laser Rangefinder, caught my eye. Chatting with the Nikon representative, he stated that the unit was capable [...]

The Magic to Franklin Armory's Reformation, A Non-NFA SBRish Firearm - SHOT Show 2018

The Magic to Franklin Armory’s Reformation, A Non-NFA SBRish Firearm – SHOT Show 2018

What’s the magic behind Franklin Armory’s Reformation? A non-NFA firearm in an SBR-ish type configuration. We found out at SHOT Show 2018.

Lyman Introduces New Reloading Hardware - SHOT Show 2018

Lyman Introduces New Reloading Hardware – SHOT Show 2018

During the 2018 SHOT Show, Lyman released their Brass Smith line of reloading presses. All of the presses in the Brass Smith line are made of heavy-duty cast iron and are designed to last a lifetime.