by Mike Coker | Sep 5, 2013 | TGR Hunting Rifle Reviews, TGR Rifle Reviews
There have been countless wildcat cartridges over the years. One recent trend has been the various efforts to modify the standard AR15 to shoot a heavier, more lethal bullet. The crazy hype surrounding the 300 Blackout is but one example. For my money, the 6.8 SPC...
by Mike Coker | Jun 27, 2013 | TGR Hunting Rifle Reviews, TGR Rifle Reviews
Wild hog hunting is all the rage. Outfitters are specializing in taking clients on hunts with night vision equipped rifles. There are hog eradication businesses with horses and packs of dogs. Heck, there are even reality television shows about hunting hogs. For...
by ccoker | Aug 24, 2012 | TGR Hunting Rifle Reviews
My dad’s 22-250 he built in 1966 Sako short action mated to a Pre 64 Winchester stainless target barrel originally chambered in 220 Swift. A guy ordered it, changed his mind and my dad bought it off of him for 15 bucks! Cut it down to 22″ and rechambered...
by ccoker | Mar 13, 2012 | TGR Hunting Rifle Reviews, The Hunt
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....
by Mike Coker | Dec 8, 2011 | TGR Hunting Rifle Reviews
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...
by ccoker | Aug 31, 2011 | TGR Hunting Rifle Reviews
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...
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