Gunsmithing
Countouring a Rifle Barrel Blank
When I posted How to taper a rifle barrel, I had worked on a barrel that had been previously chambered. Normally, if someone was tapering a barrel, it would be an unturned blank that has not […]
Year: 2015
Barrel length
308 Winchester Barrel Length and Velocity: Winchester 147 grain FMJ
Introduction I cut back a 28″ barrel 308 Winchester one inch at a time, to 16.5″, and recorded velocity data for four different cartridges. The data was summarized in 308 Winchester / 7.62x51mm NATO: Barrel Length […]
Barrel length
7.62x51mm NATO (308 Win) Barrel Length and Velocity: IMI Samson 150 grain FMJ
Introduction I cut back a 28″ barrel 308 Winchester one inch at a time, to 16.5″, and recorded velocity data for four different cartridges. The data was summarized in 308 Winchester / 7.62x51mm NATO: Barrel Length […]
Barrel length
308 Winchester Barrel Length and Velocity: Federal 168 grain Gold Medal BTHP
Introduction I cut back a 28″ barrel 308 Winchester one inch at a time, to 16.5″, and recorded velocity data for four different cartridges. The data was summarized in 308 Winchester / 7.62x51mm NATO: Barrel Length […]
Barrel length
308 Winchester Barrel Length and Velocity: Winchester Super X 180 grain Power-Point
Introduction I cut back a 28″ barrel 308 Winchester one inch at a time, to 16.5″, and recorded velocity data for four different cartridges. The data was summarized in 308 Winchester / 7.62x51mm NATO: Barrel Length […]
Precision Rifles
Modular Driven Technologies (MDT) HS3 Chassis Review: Initial Thoughts
First impressions of the Modular Driven Technologies (MDT) HS3 Chassis system. I’ve been using Modular Driven Technologies Chassis systems for nearly four years. Their first model, the TAC21 houses a Remington M700 in an aluminum chassis, […]
Pistols
Shooting the FBI Pistol Qualification Course
Shooting the FBI Pistol Qualification Course I take shooting seriously. I go to the range for a purpose. When I shoot a precision rifle it may be to develop a load or prepare for a […]
Accessories
Brownells AR-15 10 Round Magazines
For shooters living in areas limited to 5 or 10 round magazines for their AR-15/M16, Brownells has answered the call with 5 and 10 round capacity,223/5.56mm magazines, equipped with an extended floor plate that has the […]
Accessories
Harris Swivel Bipod Locks: KMW POD-LOC and EAB S-LEVER
The Harris bipod is widely viewed as the benchmark for precision rifle use. Most shooters prefer the “S” version with a swivel base for shooting on uneven ground. The big downside to the factory configured “S” version, […]
Accessories
Modular Driven Technologies (MDT) LSS Chassis Review
The Modular Driven Technologies (MDT) LSS chassis system offers Remington 700, Model Seven, Savage, Tikka T3 and Mossberg MVP shooters the ability to upgrade their rifle to a chassis system that uses a detachable magazine […]
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