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Building a Custom Precision Rifle: Deviant 6.5×47 Lapua

July 4, 2014 Bill Marr 0

Precision rifle competitions seem to be rapidly expanding in popularity.  Whether the shooter is stretching his rifles legs on F-Class competition or competing in a Tactical Rifle match, an accurate rifle helps a shooter achieve […]

Precision Rifles

Vapor Trail Tactical’s Precision Scoped Rifle-2: A Review

March 26, 2014 Bill Marr 0

  Five years ago, I hopped into a truck with a few buddies and drove four-hours to shoot a combination carbine and precision rifle match.  Around 90 shooters showed up.  When it was over, I […]

Cartridge Selection

Does size matter? Custom Remington 700 16.5″ 300 Winchester Magnum follow up

January 13, 2014 Bill Marr 0

Our article 300 Winchester Magnum: How Does Barrel Length Change Velocity- A 16″ 300 Win Mag? became a pretty big hit on the net.  If you didn’t see the article, its worth a look.  We cut back […]

Gunsmithing

Muzzle Brake Installation on a Precision Rifle: Timing and Installing an OPS R3E2C

December 1, 2013 Bill Marr 0

The OPS R3E2C muzzle brake has been receiving excellent reviews and we decided to install one on our 243 Winchester Remington model 700. Installation of the OPS brake will require us to thread the barrel […]

Cartridge Selection

Short Rifle, Long Range: Testing our 16.5″ 308 Remington 700 out to 635 yards

November 18, 2013 Bill Marr 0

Performance of our Remington 700 chambered in 308 Winchester that had its 1:10 twist #6 Shilen barrel cut to 16.5″ was impressive with factory ammunition at 100 yards (see “Super Short Precision Rifles: Is there […]

Rifles

Super Short Precision Rifles: Is there such thing as a 16.5″ .308 Tactical Bolt Action Rifle?

November 15, 2013 Bill Marr 0

We keep cutting barrels and they keep getting shorter! Life is a series of choices involving some sort of compromise- just like building a rifle.  When configuring a bolt action rifle, many compromises must be […]

Gunsmithing

Building a custom 260 Remington precision rifle

November 14, 2013 Bill Marr 0

The 260 Remington has gained quite a following in recent years.  Adopted by SAAMI in 1999, this flat shooting 6.5mm cartridge housed in a necked down .308 Winchester case and affords the shooter, especially the […]

Gunsmithing

Add a detachable magazine to your Remington 700 by installing Surgeon bottom metal

September 20, 2013 Bill Marr 0

Detachable magazine systems have been steadily gaining popularity for use in precision, tactical and competition bolt action rifles.  Until a few years ago, the choices of systems were limited.  Now, shooters have a wide range […]

Gunsmithing

Building a Custom Bolt Action .223 Rifle with a Blackheart International Action

July 2, 2013 Bill Marr 0

Building a precision rifle on a custom action can offer a number of advantages.  In addition to custom features such as heavier tangs, specialized extractors, one piece bolts and upgraded bolt stops, there can be a significant labor savings. Starting with […]

Gunsmithing

Building a Custom Remington 700 .308 Tactical Rifle

June 28, 2013 Bill Marr 0

Building a Custom Remington 700 .308 Tactical Rifle Who doesn’t love a heavy barrel .308? Our receiver for this project is a Remington 700 short action that had been coated by Fail-Zero with their EXO […]

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Carbine Basics
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Carbine Basics: Irons, Optics or Red Dots?

Carbine Basics
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TRACT TORIC 4-20X50 UHD 30mm Rifle Scope Review

Optics
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Custom 338 Lapua Magnum Precision Rifle Build

Gunsmithing
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MagnetoSpeed V3 versus Oehler 35P: Chronograph comparison and review

Accessories
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6.5 Creedmoor- Effect of Barrel Length on Velocity: Cutting up a Creedmoor!
308 Winchester / 7.62x51mm NATO: Barrel Length versus Velocity (28" to 16.5")
223 Remington/ 5.56mm NATO barrel length and velocity: 26 inches to 6 inches
223 Ackley Improved (223AI) loads and review: A better 223?
M24 Sniper Rifle Review
6 Creedmoor barrel length versus muzzle velocity (31 to 17 inches)
308 Winchester/ 7.62x51mm NATO Short barrel length and velocity- A six inch 308 bolt gun?
6.5 Creedmoor- Effects of Barrel Length on Velocity 2019
300 Winchester Magnum: How Does Barrel Length Change Velocity- A 16" 300 Win Mag?
Stripped screw removal (RMR from pistol)

IDF Modernized M24 SWS Review

My MagnetoSpeed V3 BROKE!!!

Aimpoint T1 Micro 2MOA Review

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


 

 

 

 

 

Badger Ordnance M16-Style Extractor Installation on a Remington 700

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6 Creedmoor barrel length versus muzzle velocity (31 to 17 inches)

January 22, 2017 0

Tactical Shotgun Build: Back Boring a Barrel and Lengthening a Forcing Cone to Increase Performance

July 4, 2012 0

Cerakote firearms finishing: Quick trick to coat screws

November 14, 2013 0

Building a 300 Winchester Magnum Precision Rifle

September 18, 2014 0

Smith and Wesson K-Frame revolver barrel removal and installation

November 24, 2019 0

Badger Ordnance M16-Style Extractor Installation on a Remington 700

April 3, 2015 0

.22 barrel liner installation

April 1, 2018 0

Completing an 80% 10/22 Select Fire LLC RAZOR Semiautomatic Receiver

July 1, 2013 0

Iron sight adjustment made easy

July 18, 2014 0

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