The expanding popularity of precision rifles has been accompanied by discussion about abandoning the 308 Winchester in favor of the 6.5 Creedmoor. But what about the other match calibers out there? Specifically 6.5×47 Lapua, 260 Remington, 243 […]
6 Creedmoor review and loads A few years ago the movement towards 6.5mm match cartridges was in full swing, and while the 6.5 Creedmoor has gained a solid foothold, match shooters are now migrating to […]
The ability to shoot 30 caliber bullets from a standard AR-15 M16/M4 style rifle by simply changing the barrel and ammunition has made the 300 AAC Blackout (300 BLK) a popular choice for AR shooters looking […]
The .243 Winchester (.243 Win) is a popular cartridge that is can be loaded with a wide variety of bullets making it a useful varmint and big game cartridge. First chambered in the lever-action Winchester […]
The 300 AAC Blackout (300 BLK) is a popular alternative cartridge in the AR-15/M16 M4 (AR) community. Known for its ability to deliver heavy subsonic bullets for standard AR magazines while cycling the action in suppressed applications, […]
Sierra’s 6.5 mm (.264″) 123 and 142 grain MatchKings (SMK) are staples of the precision shooting world. Both offer exceptional precision to the marksman, but a middle weight 6.5mm option eluded those of us who […]
Over the past two decades in the sport I’ve learned short barrel precision rifles shoot well and look cool. Most of the short rifles I’ve built were 16″ barrel 308 Winchesters. Always looking for something […]
Based on the ubiquitous 308 Winchester, the 243 Winchester has developed a strong following among rifleman. The 243 Winchester’s 6mm (.243″) bullet offers reduced recoil and the ability to use lighter, faster bullets for varmints […]
Since its introduction by Hornady in 2007, the 6.5 Creedmoor (sometimes shortened to Creed) has established a strong foothold in the US rifle market. The 6.5 Creedmoor balances the excellent external ballistics of .264″ diameter bullets […]
I woke up early that morning. It was only a few days after a historic blizzard passed through my state. Stir crazy, I couldn’t wait to get outside. The chill from my snow covered feet […]
All content Copyright 1998-2017 Rifleshooter.com, FTC disclosure: some links on this site are monetized
