Precision Rifles

TAC21 Review: 3.5 Years Later

December 20, 2014 Bill Marr 0

The Modular Driven Technologies (MDT) TAC21 chassis system allows bolt action rifle users enhanced ergonomics and functionality by allowing a conventional Remington 700 (short or long action), Tikka T3 or Savage (short action) to use […]

Cartridge Selection

6X47 Lapua (6-6.5×47 Lapua) Review

November 28, 2014 Bill Marr 0

6×47 (6-6.5×47) Lapua Review 6mm (.243″) cartridges are popular among target shooters in various disciplines.  Low recoil  and excellent external ballistics offer shooters the ability to use a flat shooting cartridge without getting beat up on […]

Gunsmithing

Remington 700 8-40 scope base conversion

October 15, 2014 Bill Marr 0

Many custom rifles are offered with upgraded 8-40 scope base screws.  These larger fasteners offer increased strength over the standard 6-48 screws found on most factory rifles. Reasons for upgrading to 8-40 screws include: preventing […]

Gunsmithing

Troubleshooting a .308 rifle

October 12, 2014 Bill Marr 0

I really enjoy the custom Remington 700 .308 Winchester tactical rifle I built in Building a Custom Remington 700 .308 Tactical Rifle.  After I wrote that, I did a few more modifications and posted them in How to […]

Cartridge Selection

6.5 X 47 Lapua Range Report

August 13, 2014 Bill Marr 0

Designed to work in short action rifles with a standard .308 bolt face, feed reliably from detachable box magazines and utilize small rifle primers, the 6.5 X 47 Lapua has been an absolute pleasure to […]