Northern RifleTOP rifle precision theory is a method developed by Bryan Litz to predict the approximate accuracy of a rifle system with a few simple inputs. I’ve referenced it in several articles. As such I decided to make a calculator to easily determine what a reasonable expectation for a build is. A few caveats, this theory […]
Basic firearms technology has been around for a long time and the large manufacturers know how to make a quality rifle. However, not all guns are created equal, designs become obsolete, and consumer expectations change. With the plethora of options available today, some guns are not worth the hassle. After shooting many popular rifle designs, […]
In 2024 Leupold updated their popular Mark 4 line of tactical rifle scopes. After the huge success of their Mark 5HD line they took the lessons learned and transferred them to their lower cost Mark 4HD line. I got my hands on a Mark 4HD 4.5-18×52. Here are my thoughts on Leupold’s newest mid tier […]
Lately a lot of attention has been paid to long range hunting and the rifles that accompany it. However, for a lot of parts of northern North America these types of rifles aren’t ideal. Northern British Columbia, Alaska, and the territories often demand fast handling rifles in larger cartridges to handle the dense willow thickets […]
Rifle cartridges come in every shape, size, variation, and application imaginable. Since the 8mm Lebel released in 1886, designers and wildcatters have been trying to build a better mousetrap. As technology develops, different trends appeared to compensate for the limitations of the day. Cartridge design can be broken up into different eras and this article […]