#Rifles

Having a series of rifles and carbines adapted for the arduous environment of the Arctic north should come as no surprise from Finnish company Sako. Sako’s new ARG – Arctic Rifle Generation is purpose-built for Arctic warfare and tested to NATO D14 standards. The new family of rifles includes three different models: ARG 40 GP (short stroke gas piston) and DI (Direct impingement) in 5.56x45mm and ARG 50 GP, a semi-auto designated marksman rifle chambered in 7.62x51mm. Sako’s Juuso Austin, Vice President – Defence & Law Enforcement Business Unit, noted in the company’s announcement that the ARG rifles are “built for those who operate where others hesitate.”

In Part 1 of this article, I compared the main service rifles of India and Pakistan, INSAS and G3. However, both armies are using a far more exciting array of weapons, some of which I tested while I worked in each of those countries.

In this article, I want to talk about some options for you 2-gun or 3-gun people who are looking for a good rifle to start competing with. There are countless options on the market today, which is fantastic, but it can become overwhelming when you want to purchase a rifle for competition. The main choices in the market are AR15 variants versus non-AR style rifles. Both have benefits in their way, so it's time to take a deeper dive into the world of rifles for competition.

IWI sent me a batch of their latest marketing promotion photos. I would not resist sharing them with you.