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Shooting Art: The JP Billet Beauty
The JP LRP-07 Billet Beauty special edition tribute rifle retails for $4,649.00 and they are only making 25. As such, I realize most of the comments on this review will criticize the gaudiness of the rifle, the high MSRP, the low production number, etc. but there is something one needs to understand about this unique […]
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Rainier Arms/Grey Ghost Gear Covert Rifle Bag
Looking for a rifle bag that doesn’t look so, tactical? Rainier Arms and Grey Ghost Gear collaborated together on their new minimalist covert rifle bag. It measures 38″x11″x4″ and has 2 attachment points on both ends of the bag for a carry strap and the inside also has two zippered mesh storage pockets. It also […]
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Heizer Defense Pocket AK in 7.62x39mm
Heizer Defense have announced that their PAK1 “Pocket AK” will debut at the NRA Show. Pricing has not been annoucned, but I think it will probably have the same $450 MRSP as the Pocket AR (.223) model (pictured above). What I can say for sure, is that this no doubt will be another hand-held firecracker! […]
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Strike Industries Drop-In Free Float Mega Fins Handguard
It is no secret that Strike Industries turns out some of the most innovative AR-15 parts on the market. I think Strike has a bottomless pit of ideas because they turn out new and exciting products at a rate that makes me believe that there might be some sort of witchcraft involved. No matter how […]
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New Camo Pattern From Legacy
Legacy has come out with a new camouflage pattern that’s sure to garner interest from hunters. It’s called Yote, which is short for Coyote, and is designed to mimic the fur of the aforementioned predator. New camo patterns are always interesting and this one promises to raise interest and create discussion as to its effectiveness. […]
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Graphic Breakdown of .308 vs 7.62×51
TriggerTimeTV shared a fantastic graphic showcasing the difference between the .308 and military-standard 7.62×51 cartridges. While some shooters understand that .308 (the civilian standard) is actually more powerful than its military cousin, few likely know the actual differences between the cartirdges. Full graphic is below and click on it to be taken to TriggerTimeTV on Facebook.
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3D Print Yourself a SIG P250 Frame
Finally, a printable gun that is neither an AR-15 nor a disaster waiting to happen. PrintedFirearm reports … This a 3D printable replica of the SIG P250 Polymer frame. Note this is not considered a firearm or gun. Unlike other polymer handguns, the serialized portion of the gun is a different part, allowing you to print […]
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Small Arms in the Russian News
I’ve always found it funny whenever I look at mainstream media outlets and there’s some unique or rare firearm being displayed. Because my thought process goes something “WOW, that Philippine rebel has a super rare early model Johnson rifle! That’s insane! Who cares about the problems going on, but that gun is rare!”. I probably […]
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ATI TactLite Stock: (Almost) The Lightest AR Stock
I, for one, am a fan of the race to the bottom focusing on weight in the modern sporting rifle market. Now, its possible for someone to build a sub 4-lbs sporting rifle using commercially available parts. As a new option for the growing popularity of low-weight parts, ATI has their TactLite stock. which comes […]
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Iron Armi Competition Shotgun
Italian manufacturer Iron Armi displayed the Iron Competition 12/76 shotgun at the recent IWA Outdoor Classics show in Germany. This 12-gauge, semi-automatic shotgun was purpose built for competition sports, and was built in partnership with Toni System. The most obvious thing about this gas operated gun is the striking blue color. However, there are a […]
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POTD: Custom AR10 Aero M5E1 Build
Chuck sent us some great photos of his nifty new AR-10 built on a Aero M5E1 receiver. Specs: Custom AR10 Aero M5E1 Build w/ Mega Barrel, M5E1 Upper Receiver Features: • 18” Mega Arm 308 Barrel • Low profile melonite gas block, installed • Melonite mid-length gas tube • Aero Precision complete .308 bolt carrier group, […]
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Sharps Bros. The Jack Lower Receiver
Sharps Bros. are the guys responsible for bringing us the Hellbreaker and Warthog lowers. They are working on a new lower design called “The Jack”. The lower design is still in the prototyping/testing phase. Here are some pictures from their Facebook page. The design is wild looking. Definitely different.
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Two German Rotary Barrel Pistol Prototypes At James D. Julia
Last week, we looked at a .45 caliber rotary-barrel BSA recoil operated handgun design, available for auction at James D. Julia. Interestingly, in the same auction are two other rotary-barrel prototypes, these two from Germany. The first is the Nickl prototype by Mauser, which led to the Czech Vz. 24 handgun, and the second is […]
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Aero Precision’s “Ghost Gun” Lower Recevier
Many of us will remember Senator De Leon’s infamous press release about the scourge of what he calls “Ghost Guns”. For those who missed this gem, here is a video. Aero Precision took this and ran with it. They made a humorous lower receiver dubbed the “ghost gun” special edition. The lower has […]
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Ballistic App (for iOS) 6th Edition–Worth It?
A buddy of mine that is into precision shooting (and who has been pestering me to get into it also) swears by an app “Ballistic” (by Peak Studios, LLC). They just released their 6th Edition a few weeks ago, so I finally bit and decided to download the iPad version (it is not a universal […]
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Lightening Review: Strike Industries Dummy Rounds
Recently I received a package from Strike Industries with a Mega Fins Drop-in handguard and some Strike Dummy Rounds for review. After installing the new rail I turned my attention to the new dummy rounds. Magpul released something similar a while back, but Strike improved on the concept. The product description off their website is pretty inclusive of […]
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Escort AutoDefend Shotgun
Hatsan Arms Company announced several new shotguns at the recent IWA Outdoor Classics show in Germany. One of them is the new Escort AutoDefend shotgun. The AutoDefend is a semi-automatic scattergun with a 14″ barrel. It is able to run both 2 3/4″ and 3″ shells and holds five of either in its tube magazine. […]
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New Leica LRS Riflescope
Leica, the international company known for their quality optics and camera lenses, is coming out with a new scope. It’s designed for long-range shots and features precise windage and elevation adjustments. MSRP not yet listed. From Leica: “The new Leica ER 6.5-26×56 LRS riflescope is packed with high-performance features designed for outstanding image quality, quick […]
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Update: GunLab’s VG.1-5 Test Fire
Chuck of GunLab has begun test firings of his VG.1-5 reproduction. He is testing the gun for function and safety, to work out the proper configuration of the moving parts and springs. From GunLab: It has been a while since we have chatted about the VG1-5 so I thought an update was in order. All the […]
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BREAKING: Remington Defense Products Now Available Commercially
Big news for Remington fans: They have just announced that, effective immediately, certain Remington Defense products are being made available to the commercial market. From the press release: Madison, N.C. –Remington Arms Company, LLC (“Remington”) today announced that it is making available, effective immediately, certain Remington Defense products for the civilian consumer market. Remington’s Defense […]
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