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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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6.5 X 47 Lapua Range Report

Cartridge Selection
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6.5 Grendel Review: 18″ Special Purpose Rifle

Cartridge Selection
February 1, 2015 0

Custom Left-Hand Remington 700 in 308 Winchester Precision Rifle

Precision Rifles
August 3, 2015 0

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

Bullet Selection
November 21, 2016 0
No Picture

DVD Review: Bill Rogers Reactive Pistol Shooting

Competition
August 23, 2011 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!
Howa 1500 Review
223 Remington/ 5.56mm NATO barrel length and velocity: 26 inches to 6 inches
Review: Mossberg MVP Patrol 5.56mm NATO (223 Remington) and 7.62 NATO (308 Winchester)
Budget precision rifle: Customizing the Savage Axis
Colt M45A1 Review: USMC Pistol Review
Howa 1500 barreled action review: Howa 1500 versus Remington 700
Ruger American Rifle Predator 223 Review
M24 Sniper Rifle Review

Remington Model Seven (Model 7) Versus The Model 700

Custom Left-Hand Remington 700 in 308 Winchester Precision Rifle

AK Bolton Gas Block Installation

Cerakote Firearm Refinishing


 

 

 

 

 

Custom Mossberg 590 SHOCKWAVE build

August 24, 2017 0

Installing a PVS 22/27 mount on a bolt action rifle: McCann Industries SIRS

May 27, 2013 0

Shooting the FBI Pistol Qualification Course

January 22, 2015 0

338 Lapua Magnum: Barrel Length Versus Muzzle Velocity (30-17 inches)

March 5, 2017 0

FN SPR A3G Review

June 20, 2011 2

Installing a short chambered barrel on a Remington 700

January 4, 2017 0

Changing the rear sight blade on a Smith and Wesson revolver

March 21, 2019 0

Iron sight adjustment made easy

July 18, 2014 0

Installing a bead on a shotgun barrel

February 7, 2019 0

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

July 2, 2013 0

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