Category: TGR Hunting Rifle Reviews
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Building a youth hunting rifle – Browning X-Bolt Micro Hunter .308
For several years the venerable .243 has been used quite successfully for a youth hunting rifle, and as an adult, I have taken numerous deer and hogs with one. My oldest son is 13 and has been using my old 1959 Sako that has been cut down to the proper length of pull. He has…
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Browning X-Bolt Review
TGR is currently conducting a long-term field test of the Browning X-Bolt. Specifications: .25-06 caliber. 24″ free-floating barrel with a 1 in 10 twist. Satin finish walnut stock – very traditional look. 6 lbs 14 oz. Detachable magazine. Browning’s adjustable Feather Trigger.
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Nosler Trophy Grade 280 Ackley Improved Review
The 280 Ackley Improved cartridge has been around for quite some time as a Wildcat. Basically it has the same parent case (30/06) as the 270 Win, 25-06 Rem and of course, the 280 Rem. Ackely Improved means the shoulders are at a 40 degree angle making it hold a few grains more powder than…
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Tikka T3 Lite .270 WSM
Tikka T3: I was looking for a new deer rifle and kind of approached it differently this time. The first thing I did was to study the ballistic tables and the .270WSM really stood out. This cartridge can push a 140gr bullet at 3,100 fps – flat shooting. At 300 yards (with a 200 yard…