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6.5 Grendel loads in a Howa MINIACTION (6.5 Grendel load development)

February 19, 2018 Bill Marr 0

While the 6.5 Grendel is well established in the AR-15/M16 M4, it’s compact size and perceived long range effectiveness have also made it a desirable choice for low-recoiling bolt-action rifles. Effectively a 6.5-7.62×39 with small […]

Reloading

6.5 Creedmoor load development: Sierra 107 TMK and Varget

February 10, 2018 Bill Marr 0

The current trend in precision rifles is towards longer and heavier rounds.  All too often I read about a new bullet like the 6.5mm 150 gr. Sierra MatchKing (SMK) and go crazy ordering faster twist […]

Cartridge Selection

500 yards with a 223 Remington: Wood stock, solid pilot reamer and Shilen barrel…

July 11, 2017 Bill Marr 0

500 yards with a 223 Remington: Wood stock, solid pilot reamer and Shilen barrel… 223 Remington is a great cartridge that doesn’t get the recognition it deserves.  It is widely available in a myriad of […]

Bullet Selection

223 Ackley Improved (223AI) loads and review: A better 223?

November 28, 2016 Bill Marr 0

223 Ackley Improved: A better 223? Whether it’s simple curiosity or a desire to increase performance, exploring different cartridges is part of being a shooter.  One way to accomplish this is to purchase a new firearm. […]

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Howa 1500 Review

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November 27, 2017 0

Building a custom 300 Blackout (BLK) Precision Rifle

300 BLK
April 11, 2016 0

Turning a sporter contour rifle barrel from a blank

Gunsmithing
January 25, 2016 0

3-Gun Rifle Review

Competition
November 24, 2012 0

22 Magnum barrel length and velocity

Barrel length
March 11, 2018 0
308 Winchester / 7.62x51mm NATO: Barrel Length versus Velocity (28" to 16.5")
6.5 Creedmoor- Effect of Barrel Length on Velocity: Cutting up a Creedmoor!
223 Remington/ 5.56mm NATO barrel length and velocity: 26 inches to 6 inches
223 Ackley Improved (223AI) loads and review: A better 223?
Rifle bedding: How to bed a match rifle
M24 Sniper Rifle Review
300 Winchester Magnum: How Does Barrel Length Change Velocity- A 16" 300 Win Mag?
243 Winchester- Effect of barrel length on velocity
308 Winchester/ 7.62x51mm NATO Short barrel length and velocity- A six inch 308 bolt gun?
Budget precision rifle: Customizing the Savage Axis

Savage Axis HB Review: Sub MOA for sub $300?

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

VTAC L.U.S.A. Universal Sling Adapter Review

16″ 6.5 Creedmoor Precision Rifle: Compact accuracy


 

 

 

 

 

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

December 1, 2013 0

Building a custom Howa 1500 in 223AI

May 12, 2018 0

AR15 Barrel Threading

December 26, 2012 0

Remington 700 Sendero SF II 300 Win Mag Review

October 21, 2012 0

Review: JTAC Thunder Chassis

May 6, 2017 0

Chambering a rifle for an Ackley Improved Cartridge

January 22, 2014 0

USMC M40A5 Build- Part 1: Gathering the Parts

February 16, 2015 0

Smith and Wesson Revolver front sight insert replacement

February 19, 2019 0

Building a Custom 6.5 Creedmoor Precision Rifle

July 4, 2015 0

Refreshing a poorly machined Remington 700 action

July 19, 2014 0

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