With NRL Hunter quickly gaining popularity and the Precision Rifle Series adding a sportsman division, there are more opportunities than ever to compete with practical weight rifles. This makes rifles that are able to cross over between competition and hunting increasingly attractive. Crossover rifles often result in compromises in one or both of their roles. […]
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Winchester Model 70 Review
There are few classic hunting rifles that are as iconic as the Winchester Model 70. In fact, the pre-64 Model 70 was the great gun writer Jack O’Connor’s favourite hunting rifle. A lot has changed since the Model 70’s introduction in 1936, but it remains the flagship rifle in Winchester’s lineup to this day. Lets […]
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Remington 700 Review
Few sporting rifle designs have the historical significant of the Remington 700. Arguably the most popular bolt action sporting rifle ever designed, the Model 700 has been in production since 1962. After seeing service by both hunters and militaries worldwide, the Remington 700 is the standard that all new rifles are compared to. Design Ethos […]
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Four Inexpensive Tikka Upgrades
The Tikka T3X is the most highly recommended hunting rifle on the market today. This reputation is well deserved. The Tikka T3X is lightweight, accurate, and extremely reliable. That said, the Tikka T3X is not perfect. With a few inexpensive upgrades the T3X can become a much more shootable platform. Today we’ll cover the four […]
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Push-Feed Winchester Model 70 Review
In name the Winchester Model 70 has been in production since 1936. While there have been many variations over the years, between 1964-2006 Winchester produced a push feed version of the Model 70. Apart from aesthetics, the the push-feed Model 70 an entirely different action than its controlled-feed brother. While purists turn their noses at […]
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KRG Bravo vs MDT Field Stock
Since the advent of laser rangefinders, more and more hunters are pushing the boundaries of ethical hunting ranges. Unsurprisingly, the equipment that they use has also evolved. Many modern precision hunting rifles are beginning to blur the lines between a hunting rifle and a precision rifle. The market for reasonably lightweight stocks that provide precision […]
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Browning BLR Review
Lately, the lever gun has seen a resurgence in popularity. More and more shooters have come to appreciate the compact, quick handling nature of these little carbines. That said, most lever actions require you compromise on the aerodynamics of your bullet in order to stay safe in a tubular magazine. The Browning BLR overcomes this […]
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Kimber 84M Montana Review
The Kimber Montana 84M is one of the lightest bolt actions on the market. Today we look at the advantages and disadvantages inherent to this platform.
For years Winchester has made one of the most classic hunting rifle designs of all time in their Model 70. Recently, Winchester has released the XPR, which is a design optimized for modern mass production techniques. This is the first time in a long time that Winchester has released a new bolt action operating system. […]
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Best Bolt Actions Under $1250
Last week we covered the best bolt action hunting rifles to get you into the woods on the cheap. While those rifles can and do take plenty of game, they are built to a price point. They all share some common shortcomings. For hunters searching for a rifle that will last a lifetime, for just […]