Tag: 308
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Benelli Lupo .308 Rifle Review: A New Benchmark in Precision and Versatility
First Hunt The sounder of 10-12 hogs came in right at sunset, 150 yards from my blind. I quickly shouldered my new Benelli Lupo .308 as the crosshairs of the Trijicon Accu-Power settled on the ear of a big pig on the edge of the group. I squeezed the excellent, crisp trigger. Pew-pew, hog down,…
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Getting Started in Long Range Shooting – A Beginners Guide
There is a huge mythology around what it takes to make shots at long distances and the majority of it is exactly that, myth. With practice, training, and the right gear you can make shots at most ranges within the capability of your rifle. The 1000 yard shot was once a hallmark of the legendary…
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Desert Tech Covert .308
Today we’re going to take a look at the Desert Tech Covert. The guys at DTA were kind enough to let me borrow a Covert in 308 for a little while.
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Keltec RFB Accuracy/Range Report
I didn’t really want this Keltec RFB, it wasn’t on my list of wants or needs but for the price I just couldn’t say no. If all else failed I could have made money on it, now I think maybe the Keltec RFB stays.
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Hunting with the LMT LM8MWS 308
Lewis Machine & Tool Company (LMT) is recognized for producing high quality rifles in demand by law enforcement and military. The British Army and New Zealand Army have selected LMT weapon systems. The LM8MWS is built around a Monolithic Rail Platform and the Modular Weapon System that allows the operator to easily change barrels and…
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Sexy Beast: LMT LM8MWS 308
The Lewis Machine & Tool LM8MWS 308 is a serious gun built for serious men. While many AR-15s and AR-10s appear to be pieced together from a variety of sources the LM8MWS is a purpose-built design. It just looks “right” with the slick Monolithic Rail Platform that integrates the receiver and handguard. The receiver and…
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Primary Arms Compact 4X – Budget Optic Excellence
Everyone wants an ACOG, but if you’re not able to drop $1,300 on a fixed, four-power optic, are you relegated to crappy imitations? Well, imitations, yes. But crappy? Not anymore. Enter the Primary Arms 4x Compact scope. It’s affordable, accurate, durable and innovative. The quality of this scope far exceeds its price point. The multi-caliber reticle…
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Savage Precision Carbine .308
This article is part one of a long-term field test of the Savage Precision Carbine. Now that it is legal to hunt whitetail deer in Texas with a suppressor, I was searching for a suitable host platform. I quickly settled on the .308 cartridge because of the availability of factory threaded barrels in that caliber…
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Mega Arms MKM MATEN
If you enjoy shooting common calibers such as .223/5.56 you most likely own or enjoy shooting AR-15 rifles. From competition to self defense there are countless reasons to love AR rifles. They are easy to use, can be configured in so many ways that it can make your head spin and they can be…
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Best barrel length for .308 rifle
Now that suppressors are becoming more common, many shooters are looking to shorten and thread the barrel on their existing .308 rifle. Shortening the barrel helps to offset the length and weight of the added silencer. But how short to cut? Barry Bass of Silencer Tech provided TGR the results of his testing.
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Consumer review: DPMS Rifles
I own an AR-10, and a AR-15 through DPMS….
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Rock River Arms LAR-8 20″ Varmint Review
Got my new rifle today. The Rock River Arms LAR-8 Varmint. It’s a 20 inch heavy free floated barrel 308 cal AR. This was an unexpected purchase for me. Tell you a quick story. My dog/best friend Jack pictured in many of my reviews passed away 3-15-12 after we spent a day in the field together. I…
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Stevens 200 Review
A while back I became interested in long range hunting and shooting. After much research and reading all that I possibly could I began to get discouraged, seeing many people with these high dollar custom rifles and knowing my budget would not allow for that in the near future. So I set out with a…
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Savage 10FLP review
In ’99, I set about researching sniper rifle options and ultimately chose the Savage 10FLP in .308 caliber. I contacted each of the major manufacturers and Savage Arms was the ONLY ONE that answered all my questions freely, sent me information by email and regular mail, AND the representative that I spoke with on the phone gave…
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LaRue Range Day 2011
I’ll be the new staff photog for the foreseeable future and while my writing isn’t the best, I hope to provide great photos to accompany the excellent reviews here. I hope I can give you the views necessary for you to make a well-informed decision on your next firearm, optic, or accessory purchase and that…