Optics

Review: Nightforce B.E.A.S.T. 5-25×56

May 8, 2017 Bill Marr 0

Nightforce B.E.A.S.T. 5-25×56 Review The needs of the various shooting disciplines differ greatly.  Whereas the fixed distance competition shooter may be fine with higher magnification and precise .125 MOA adjustments, the military/law enforcement/tactical shooter is […]

Precision Rifles

Review: JTAC Thunder Chassis

May 6, 2017 Bill Marr 0

Review: JTAC Thunder Chassis JMS Tactical was founded by Joe Smith in 2014.  Joe is a longtime shooter, gunsmith and former United States Marine.  The JTAC Thunder Chassis is an folding aluminum chassis designed for […]

Hunting

Mossberg Patriot Review

April 11, 2017 Bill Marr 0

Mossberg Patriot Review While Mossberg’s name is synonymous with their 500/590 series shotguns, they have also produced various rifles over the years.  One of the latest is the Patriot line of centerfire bolt-action rifles introduced […]

7.62x39

Review: Howa MINIACTION 7.62×39

April 1, 2017 Bill Marr 0

Review: Howa MINIACTION 7.62×39 With the prevalence of modern sporting rifles (MSRs) like the AR-15/M16 M4 in today’s marketplace, there is something appealing about a compact bolt action rifle.  The clean lines, short cycle of the […]

Gunsmithing

Auto-Ordnance 1911 BKO review

February 20, 2017 Bill Marr 0

Auto-Ordnance 1911BKO review When I buy guns, I rarely keep them factory.  Normally new firearms serve as the base for a custom project.  Often, I’ll buy a gun with the express purpose of customizing it, […]