Precision Rifles
Annealing brass for reloaders
Most shooters are aware that brass work hardens as it is fired in a rifle and sized in a die. Â The work hardening process makes the brass harder and less ductile. Â If you have ever […]
300 BLK
300 BLK load development: 125, 135, 175 and 220 SMK with H110 and IMR 4227
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
Sierra’s 6.5 mm (.264″) 123 and 142 grain MatchKings (SMK) are staples of the precision shooting world. Â Both offer exceptional precision to the marksman, but a middle weight 6.5mm option eluded those of us who […]
Gunsmithing
Pillar bedding a rifle
A well bedded stock is an essential part of an accurate rifle.  Pillar bedding helps ensure accuracy as conditions change. Historically, when rifles were equipped with wood stocks, as the wood expanded and contracted with changes […]
6.5 Creedmoor
16″ 6.5 Creedmoor Precision Rifle: Compact accuracy
Over the past two decades in the sport I’ve learned short barrel precision rifles shoot well and look cool. Â Most of the short rifles I’ve built were 16″ barrel 308 Winchesters. Â Always looking for something […]
Precision Rifles
Budget precision rifle: Customizing the Savage Axis
I’ve been having a blast with my Savage Axis HB.  As reported in Savage Axis HB Review: Sub MOA for sub $300?, the rifle shot sub MOA it’s first five shot group.  No small feat for a […]
Barrel length
243 Winchester- Effect of barrel length on velocity
Based on the ubiquitous 308 Winchester, the 243 Winchester has developed a strong following among rifleman. Â The 243 Winchester’s 6mm (.243″) bullet offers reduced recoil and the ability to use lighter, faster bullets for varmints […]
300 BLK
Building a custom 300 Blackout (BLK) Precision Rifle
Since its approval by SAMMI in 2011, the 300 AAC Blackout (abbreviated 300 BLK) has been a popular choice with shooters. Â Often recognized as the go to choice for suppressed applications with heavy subsonic loads; […]
Reviews
Savage Axis HB Review: Sub MOA for sub $300?
The Savage Axis (originally branded the Savage Edge) is a budget rifle with a strong following.  While it is has similarities to the Savage Model 10/110, features of the Axis are geared toward selling the rifle for […]
6.5 Creedmoor
6.5 Creedmoor load development: 16.5 inch barrel, 123 SMK and 140 SMK
6.5 Creedmoor 16.5″ barrel load development for the 123 grain Sierra MatchKing (SMK) and 140 grain Sierra MatchKing (SMK) When I rebuilt my Savage 10 FCP-SR into a custom 6.5 Creedmoor, I settled on a […]
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