Author: Jason Hallmark
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Precision Rifle optic on a budget? Burris XTR II 4-20×50
If you are looking to start shooting Precision Rifles you will no doubt find yourself using Google to search the end of the Internet for what optics to use on a precision rifle. You will no doubt think you know scopes at first and after some time may come to the conclusion I did, that…
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Silencer Sunday: Silencerco Octane 45 HD Review
This is our first Silencer Sunday so an introduction is in order. TGR is going to bring you reviews of silencers every week and give our opinions and some simple meter numbers on the cans we test. TGR does not own these cans but since we are local to the Silencer Shop, they have graciously…
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Best optic for a gas gun? Bushnell LRHS first impressions
I have a sweet spot for the large frame AR platform. Having built a couple of them I have grown to really appreciate an AR in .308. In chasing the best AR-10 variant I have realized that optic selection is paramount and easy to get wrong. Finding an optic that is light, has good tracking,…
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Rifle length gas system on a 16″ barrel? MicroMOA
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Extended Magazines for Savage rifles by Darkeagle Customs
When getting into long distance shooting, I decided to pick up a Savage rifle to start with. I started with a Savage 12LRP in 6.5 Creedmoor. I chose the Savage for several reasons including the available calibers, barrels that they come with, and that they come from the factory with a detachable box magazine. My…
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Texas Tactical Hats
Anyone who knows me understands that I will ALWAYS have a hat on. I have worn all manner of hats, from free trucker style hats to expensive Resistol cowboy style hats. Headgear is important to me and I never leave home without one, even if it gets left in the car at church. The last…
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How to start shooting Precision Rifle Matches
As a part time competitive shooter, I have shot a variety of matches including 3-Gun, USPSA, IDPA and more. Shooting major matches is an expensive hobby, and I spent a few years as an RO for a number of major 3-gun matches. A few years ago I attended a small benefit match in Frost…
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Bushnell Elite Tactical 1-6.5×24
As a 3-gunner I am always looking at low power variable scopes with interest. There are not many that impress me as I tend to be picky about what features I like and what I do not like. I have learned that companies are listening to the customer base and are constantly evolving the optics…
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Mission First Tactical Battlelink Minimalist Stock
The AR-15 market has no lack of options regarding stocks, grips, rails etc. It’s a true testament of the platform as the end user can ultimately change EVERYTHING on the rifle to suit his/her needs. Usually the very first thing to get changed is the “furniture” on the rifle, or the stock and grip. Magpul…
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Diamondhead USA Polymer AR-15 sights
When building a general purpose carbine, I always like having some form of back up iron sights. This allows me to have a red dot sight co-witness with irons in case of a failure, or a back up in case my primary optic fails. Also, I spend some time teaching youth how to shoot, and…
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Easy fix for the Remington 700 Trigger Recall
If you own a Remington 700 or Model 7 made between May 1st 2006 and April 9, 2014, then your rifle is subject to a recall on a potentially unsafe trigger. Remington would have you return the rifle to them, where they would then replace the trigger and send the rifle back. If you use…
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SLR Rifleworks 13″ Solo rail and adjustable gas block
If you have a rifle with a fixed front sight, and standard drop in style hand guards there is a simple way to get a lighter weight rifle that also functions better and looks awesome. That is to install a free floating rail onto the gun with a low profile gas block. The standard front…
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IR Hunter Press Release
TGR is proud to announce that we will be doing a review of the IR Hunter from our friends over at IR Defense. Below is a recent press release from the guys hard at work. It’s a matter of time until we can get our hands on one of these and start slaying Pigs and…
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March 3-24x42mm FFP Tactical end of review summary
When it comes to buying high end optics, I have a certain amount of expectations for the optics that I am buying. I expect the glass to be superb, the adjustments to be precise, and the features to be high class. The last several months that I have spent with the March Tactical 3-24×42 was…
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Southwest Ammunition Heavy AR comparison and Tac Pro Precision Rifle Course
The key component in any shooting sport or engagement is not the weapon but the ammunition. When selecting ammunition it is always dependant on what you intend to shoot and at what distance. There are some major ammunition makers who produce some fantastic factory loaded ammunition but when selecting a company that can really do…