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308 Winchester load development: Sierra .308 195 gr. Tipped MatchKing (TMK) and VARGET

November 21, 2016 Bill Marr 0

Sierra .308 195 gr. Tipped MatchKing (TMK) load development: 308 Winchester and VARGET In Sierra .308 195 gr. Tipped MatchKing (TMK) REVIEW and load development: 308 Winchester and IMR 4064, we had a first look at […]

Cartridge Selection

300 Winchester Magnum load development: Sierra .308 195 gr. Tipped MatchKing (TMK) REVIEW

November 15, 2016 Bill Marr 0

When I found out Sierra was introducing .308″ diameter 195 grain Tipped MatchKings (TMK) I was thrilled to get my hands on some.  The weight was an interesting choice, heavy for a 308 Winchester (Win) […]

Cartridge Selection

Why not 308? The battle between 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5×47 Lapua, 260 Rem, 243 Win, 6BR, 6×47 Lapua, and 6 Creedmoor

October 17, 2016 Bill Marr 0

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

6 Creedmoor: Review and load development

August 29, 2016 Bill Marr 0

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 […]

300 BLK

300 BLK accuracy problems? Maybe it isn’t you…

August 17, 2016 Bill Marr 0

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 […]

Cartridge Selection

243 Winchester load development: 70 SMK, 95 TMK and 107 SMK

July 25, 2016 Bill Marr 0

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 […]

300 BLK

300 BLK load development: 125, 135, 175 and 220 SMK with H110 and IMR 4227

June 1, 2016 Bill Marr 0

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, […]

6.5 Creedmoor

6.5 Creedmoor load development: Sierra 130 grain Tipped MatchKing (TMK) with H4350, Varget, Reloder 15 and Reloader 17

May 23, 2016 Bill Marr 0

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 […]

6.5 Creedmoor

16″ 6.5 Creedmoor Precision Rifle: Compact accuracy

May 9, 2016 Bill Marr 0

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 […]

Barrel length

243 Winchester- Effect of barrel length on velocity

April 19, 2016 Bill Marr 0

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 […]

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Back when Sears sold a Mauser: The J.C. Higgins Model 51

Editorial
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223 Remington/ 5.56mm NATO barrel length and velocity: 26 inches to 6 inches
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308 Winchester / 7.62x51mm NATO: Barrel Length versus Velocity (28" to 16.5")
Howa 1500 Review
Ruger American Rifle Predator 223 Review
Budget precision rifle: Customizing the Savage Axis
Review: Mossberg MVP Patrol 5.56mm NATO (223 Remington) and 7.62 NATO (308 Winchester)
300 Winchester Magnum: How Does Barrel Length Change Velocity- A 16" 300 Win Mag?
M24 Sniper Rifle Review
USMC M40A5 Build- Part 1: Gathering the Parts

Customizing the 1911: detail work, golf ball reverse plug

1911 Gunsmithing: lower and flare ejection port

VTAC Sling: Someone finally got it right

Defiance Machine Deviant Receiver: Custom Remington 700 style action


 

 

 

 

 

Rebarreling a Winchester Model 70

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Does primer size matter? 6.5 Creedmoor small v. large rifle primer brass comparisons

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Review: Nightforce Competition 15-55×52

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Lapua brass is on sale!

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6.5 Creedmoor load development: 142 grain Sierra MatchKing with Reloader 17 and W760

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Custom 338 Lapua Magnum Precision Rifle Build

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Removing a fixed choke from a shotgun barrel and installing a choke tube system

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Custom Remington TAC-14 Build

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Remington 870 Tactical Shotgun Build

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Surgeon 591 Action

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