MDT has been coming on very strong in the precision rifle world in the past few years. With the release of their ACC chassis last year, they became contenders for a seat at the head of the precision rifle chassis table. Not ones to let up on the accelerator they have [Read More…]
I think I can say this without offering offense, this year was the best SHOT Show yet for Ultimatum. Two years ago when they were exhibiting in the “N” booths on the 3rd floor they faced some challenges. They were introducing their new action, the [Read More…]
Most long-range shooters know Horus for their reticles like the H-59, Tremor2, and Tremor3. They were the pioneers in what we now refer to as Christmas tree style reticles. They focused on the ability to have a refined hold point for hold-overs and provide for faster [Read More…]
MasterPiece Arms showcased their new Matrix Chassis system. It is intended to be their most customizable and ergonomic chassis yet. Focusing on one of the shooter’s most critical inputs into the rifle, the trigger press, MPA has labored to produce a product that [Read More…]
American Reserve Munitions A.R.M are anything but conventional. They are based out of Horseshoe Bend Idaho and specialize in exotic ammunition production for their own company as well as OEM production. Most of their projectiles are lead-free, not for the [Read More…]
Seekins Precision got their start back in 2005 making high-quality aluminum scope rings. At that time it was just Glen and his wife, Katie, in their garage with a single CNC machine. By 2014 they had expanded the business into a 25,000 sq/ft shop with an entire [Read More…]
Not wanting to wait for SHOT 2020, Hornady released most of their new product information back in October 2019. Most of the buzz centered around the new A-Tips. They are designed and packaged to be as consistent as possible. The aluminum tips are precision machined [Read More…]
You will be forgiven if you are not familiar with the name ZAI. It stands for Zermatt Arms International, they are the current manufactures of the Big Horn series of actions (many readers will be more familiar with the name Big Horn Arms), the Origin and now the RimX. [Read More…]
In the precision rifle world, B&T industries is well known for their top quality bipods, monopod and rail accessories. Starting with their monopod and moving to their V8 series then the PSR (to meet the needs of the similarly named USSOCOM rifle project) more [Read More…]
Walking through the Wednesday Pop-Up showcase is always a mixed bag. Most of the booths are things that would not warrant a full display at SHOT. I do, however, enjoy heading up there and looking for the diamonds in rough. I think this year Rapid Stop Tourniquet [Read More…]
When I teach people about precision rifle shooting I like to explain the rifle is a tool, while the scope is a ruggedized precision instrument. Each click of the turret only moves the erector assembly about 7/10 of a thousandth (.0007) of an inch. For perspective, a [Read More…]
Introduction: Maven Optics, a direct to consumer scope company, has released the RS.3 for presale. The RS.3 is their 3rd rifle scope, hence the name. With more long-range shooters getting into hunting and more hunters getting into long-range shooting we are seeing [Read More…]
Introduction: Berger Bullets, a member of the Capstone Precision Group, announced the release of their new .22 caliber projectile. Weighing in at 85.5 grains it is the second heaviest bullet Berger offers for that caliber. It’s lighter weight allows it to be pushed [Read More…]
Intro: Most shooters don’t really care where their stuff comes from or how it was made as long as it performs up to their standards. If this is you don’t waste your time reading this entire article, you just need to know that Preferred Barrel Blanks, out of [Read More…]
Background: Back in April TFB covered the developing story between PRIME Ammunition and RUAG Ammotec. At that time this writer had had a lengthy discussion with the CEO of PRIME and determined the issues presented were complicated and would likely not be resolved [Read More…]
Intro: There are tons of ballistic solvers out on the market. A quick glance at the app store will bombard a shooter with choices. I recommend my students go with the one that is the most user-friendly for them and has the features they need. For me, this has been [Read More…]
Intro: I have been shooting different models of Steyr SBS rifles for over 10 years and have enjoyed each one. They have smooth and robust actions, good triggers, reliable magazines, and a well-designed safety/bolt release. On top of all that they have all shot very [Read More…]
Intro: Let me start by saying this is not a tool that every shooter must have. It is not even a tool that every long-range shooter must have, but if you are the type of person that likes to test and control for every variable in your shooting system, this may be a [Read More…]
Background: Last year was the year of the 6mm BR (and its offspring; BRA, BRX, Dasher, etc) in both the PRS and NRL. A survey conducted by Cal Zant with the Precision Rifle Blog showed 48% of shooters were using a BR in some form. This is a swing that has been a few [Read More…]
Background: Our regular readers may remember this article back in May of 2018 about PRIME Ammo’s new 6mm Creedmoor offering. Cool, but not huge news. The bigger news is why the new cartridge never made it to market. A lot of us would have just written it off as [Read More…]
I, like many others I suspect, am always on the lookout for that one rifle that can do it all. Of course, this is just a fantasy. First, we are limited by weight. A good mountain hunting rifle would be light and easy to pack, while a good competition rifle would [Read More…]
Zero Compromise Optic as a company is brand new to optics world, their owner and employees, however, are not. With lineage from both Nightforce and Kahles, the minds behind Zcomp have a lot of real-world experience. When I released one of their first product [Read More…]
As an assistant mountain goat guide in Southeast Alaska there were two traits I really appreciated about certain hunters, being able to shoot accurately and packing light. The gear from Spartan Precision Equipment is oriented towards both of those virtues. To help [Read More…]
Victor Company has been around since 2010. In that time they have been big supporters of precision rifle events, sponsoring numerous Snipers Hide Cups and Competition Dynamics events. The owner, Michael Victor, is himself an avid long-range shooter and [Read More…]
Most readers have probably never heard of Capstone Precision Group, but if they are at all involved in precision shooting and reloading they have most certainly heard of the companies within the group. Lapua Lapua is known for making what most regard to be the [Read More…]
The Steyr Monobloc was one of the things I was most excited to see at this year’s SHOT. While I don’t feel that having a monolithic barrel and action will offer any great gains in accuracy, repeatability or reliability I do feel that Steyr is pushing the [Read More…]
“Necessity is the mother of invention” This was certainly the case for Daniel Gyurec. At the show, he told me about the instigating event for the creation of the bipodeXT. He was out shooting with a friend, and as it often does, it turned into a [Read More…]
Thunder Beast has long been a go-to silencer for precision long-range shooters. This is in large part because the engineering that goes into their cans is as focused on things like repeatability and minimal point of impact shift as it is on noise reduction. (I have shot [Read More…]
Stance, grip, sight alignment, sight picture, breath control, trigger squeeze and follow through, all important elements for good marksmanship. Of these, for a precise pistol shot, I prioritize sights and trigger. I demonstrate this to my students by standing like a [Read More…]
I am always glad to see a well established manufacturer continue to refine their products as well as move forward with new ones. From what I saw XS Sights is doing just that. The big dot sight is certainly nothing new. I have been using one is some form or [Read More…]
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