U.S.A. –-(Ammoland.com)- After trying out an AR carbine and a 1911 pistol from Palmetto State Armory, we had to see what one of their pistols could do. They were gracious enough to get one out to us and let us take it for a spin.

PSA 8.5″ Pistol-Length 300AAC Blackout M-Lok Classic SOB Pistol

AR Pistols and the Brace, a Brief History

The AR pistol has been around in one form or another since the 1980s. At first, they were seen as a novelty. The bare buffer tube made them a bit unsightly and most shooters saw it as useless. A few enterprising types would add a rubber crutch tip to the end to be able to “shoulder” the pistol briefly, but for the most part, they were an oddity to most serious shooters.

That began to change in 2012 or so when Alex Bosco and his company SB-Tactical produced a device known as the SB-15 Pistol Stabilizing Brace. The invention was born from an experience Bosco had with a disabled friend who was told to stop shooting an AR pistol at a public range because of his poor manipulation and handling skills.

Bosco came up with a device that allowed disabled shooters to safely fire an AR pistol one-handed. A flexible rubber cuff attached to the buffer tube and wrapped around the shooter’s wrist or forearm while a Velcro strap secured the brace.

In 2014, the brace debuted at the Annual Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade (SHOT) show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Initially, the industry was skeptical but eventually, the design went mainstream with SIG Sauer adopting the brace and the SB-15 became known as the SIG Brace. A Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (BATF) letter stated:

“Certain firearms accessories such as the Sig Stability Brace have not been classified as shoulder stocks and, therefore, using the brace improperly does not constitute a design change. Using such an accessory improperly would not change the classification of the weapon per Federal law.”

The imitators soon followed, and braces began appearing everywhere. However, in less than a year BATF seemed to reverse itself in a determination letter dated January 2015 stating:

“If this device, un-modified or modified, is assembled to a pistol and used as a shoulder stock, the designing or redesigning or making or remaking of a weapon designed to be fired from the shoulder … this assembly would constitute the making of … an NFA firearm.”

Things cooled down for the pistol brace for some time for nearly 2 years when the ATF

In a letter dated March 21, 2017, BATF reexamined its earlier position, which stated that shouldering a brace-equipped firearm could constitute the making of an unregistered short-barreled rifle (SBR) under the National Firearms Act (NFA). BATF now states:

“With respect to stabilizing braces, ATF has concluded that attaching the brace to a handgun as a forearm brace does not ‘make’ a short-barreled firearm because … it is not intended to be and cannot comfortably be fired from the shoulder. Therefore, an NFA firearm has not necessarily been made when the device is not re-configured for use as a shoulder stock — even if the attached firearm happens to be fired from the shoulder.”

So, it was game on again for the brace.

The other big change with AR pistols was the popularization of 300 Blackout. In subsonic form, the round was ideal for a short-barreled firearm such as an SBR or a pistol. In this configuration, the firearm could be suppressed by using a 9mm suppressor in lieu of a more expensive .30 caliber rifle can.

These two attributes have made the AR pistol almost as popular as their full-sized rifle counterparts.

The Good

Build quality on the PSA pistol is extremely well-done. There are no gaps between upper and lower receivers. The 8.5″ barrel is 4150V Chrome Moly Vanadium Steel. It has a properly staked M16 bolt carrier, and the fit and finish is excellent. The aluminum hand guard is MLOK compatible with short sections of Picatinny on top for sights and or optics (not included).

What we really liked was the look, feel and function of the SB Tactical SOB Pistol Brace. This is much more streamlined than the original SB-15 brace which reminded us of putting a rubber boot on the end of a buffer tube.

Everything we have come to appreciate with PSA's complete rifles and home brewed parts is present in this 300 Blackout AR pistol.

The best part is the sub-$500 price tag.

The Bad

A minor issue we have with budget-priced ARs is that they are shipped sightless. We get it that manufacturers are trying to keep costs down to remain competitive in the flooded AR market, but it's the idea of guns being range ready out of the box. Sure, most shooters will add an optic or whatever sight system they prefer, but maybe someday we will see short-term throwaway sights like what Glock uses on their pistols. Not those actual sights, mind you, but the “placeholder concept”.

Still, when that is the only point with which you can take issue, it should be a sign that PSA is doing something right.

At the Range

We remedied the lack of sights by mounting a Lucid Optics HD-7. This optic allows the shooter to choose from four different reticles with a 2MOA aiming point and two modes of brightness. Adjustments are made at 0.500 MOA per click for elevation and windage.

Once sighted in for the center dot in a circle reticle we were shooting around quarter sized groups at 50 yards and ringing steel plates at 100 using a variety of subsonic 300 Blackout ammunition.

The Reality

As with our review on PSA’s rifle, we find this pistol to be a bargain based on accuracy, reliability and price tag. There are plenty of cheap AR pistols out there, many of questionable origin, but we have not found any of this quality to be priced as low.

We do not recommend this pistol so much as an “entry-level” firearm but one that should appeal to all shooters regardless of income-level or experience. PSA makes affordably priced firearms that work well.

 Specifications  

• Barrel Length: 8.5″
• Gas System: Pistol-length
• Barrel Profile: Heavy
• Barrel Steel: 4150V Chrome Moly Steel
• Barrel Finish: Nitride
• Chrome Lining: None
• Muzzle Thread: 5/8-24
• Chamber: 300 AAC Blackout
• Twist Rate: 1 in 7″
• Barrel Extension: M4
• Diameter at Gas Block: .750″
• Gas Block Type: Low-profile
• Muzzle Device: A2 Style Flash Hider
• Receiver Material: Forged 7075 T6
• Receiver Type: M4
• Handguard Type: PSA 7″ M-Lok Rail
• Bolt Carrier Group Included: Yes
• Bolt Steel: Carpenter 158
• Bolt Carrier Profile: Full-auto
• Charging Handle included: Yes
• Lower Receiver: Forged 7075 T6 Aluminum
• Receiver Finish: Hardcoat Anodized
• Fire Control Group: Single-Stage, Mil-spec style
• Grip: Classic A2 Grip, Black
• Buffer Tube: 7075 T6 Aluminum
• Adjustment: Fixed
• Pistol Brace: SB Tactical SOB Pistol Brace, Black
• Magazine:30 Round Aluminum
• MSRP: $499.99

About Mike Searson

Mike Searson's career as a shooter began as a Marine Rifleman at age 17. He has worked in the firearms industry his entire adult life as a Gunsmith, Ballistician, Consultant, Salesman, Author and was first certified to teach firearms safety in 1989.

Mike has written over 2000 articles for a number of magazines, websites and newsletters including Blade, RECOIL, OFF-GRID, Tactical Officer, SWAT, Tactical World, Gun Digest, Examiner.com and the US Concealed Carry Association as well as AmmoLand Shooting Sports News.

• Homepage: www.mikesearson.com
• FB: www.facebook.com/mike.searson
• TWITTER: www.twitter.com/mikesearson

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Tom Mchale gets new Ruger Precision Rifle which means it is time for a short class on how to zero a scope and new rifle for long range shooting.

USA –-(Ammoland.com)- If you’re going to shoot long range, you need to make sure your zero is perfect. Small errors at 100 yards become big ones at 1,000 yards, so if your zero is off by just ½-inch at the 100-yard mark, you’re talking five full inches down range.

We’re going to take a close look at the Ruger Precision Rifle in this long range shooting series of articles, so today we’ll take it to the range for its first outing to get a proper zero. There are lots of ways on how to zero a scope and rifle; this is just the method I prefer. It’ll take more than a couple of shots, but you’ll be confident you’re dead on when you stretch out the distance of your shots.

Mounting the Scope

While we won’t go through the process of mounting a scope here, it’s important to mention one important part of the process—ensuring that your scope is level with your rifle. The vertical crosshair must be perfectly aligned with the vertical centerline of your firearm.

At closer ranges, a less than vertical crosshair won’t matter all that much. However, at longer ranges, a slight misalignment will cause a lateral miss. For example, a single degree of scope cant error can shift your point of impact by five inches at 1,000 yards.

You can check the level of your crosshairs by making sure your rifle is perfectly level and then lining up the vertical crosshair with an object that you know is dead on vertical. Or you can use a tool like the Scope Setter.

Methodical Zeroing vs. Quick and Dirty Solutions

If you’re going to do most of your shooting at less than a couple hundred yards, or perhaps you only care about shorter-range minute of beast hunting accuracy, then quick and dirty methods like the “one-shot zero” and similar methods are fine.

However, tiny errors at 100 or 200 yards become big ones at 1,000 yards, so it’s important to use a more methodical process. Don’t rely on single-shot indicators to determine your zero status. I like to use three-shot groups at each step along the way, except for the initial “get on paper” shot at 25 yards. Using three shot groups allows you to find a decent average impact point given the mechanical variability in your scope, rifle, and ammunition combination. It also helps factor out shooter error. If three shots land in the same area, you can be fairly confident that both you and your equipment agree.

Use the Math when learning How to Zero a Scope for Long Range Shooting

87% of people learning how to zero scopes at the range use trial and error to zero their optics. You’ve seen it. Fire a shot. Look at the target. Spin the turrets one way. Fire again. Spin them the other way. 25 shots later, they’re still chasing the perfect settings.

Fortunately, all of that trial and error is completely avoidable because scope turrets give you all the information you need to make an accurate adjustment on the first try. Most scopes have turrets marked with something like “1 Click = ¼-inch.” Sometimes you might see a marking like “1/4 MOA.”

Here’s what it means. When shooting at 100 yards, each click will move the bullet impact ¼-inch in the direction indicated. Scope measurements like minutes of angle (MOA) and mils (milliradians) are proportional, so if you’re shooting at half the distance, each click will move the point of impact half as much. At 50 yards, that click will move the point of impact by one-half of one-quarter of an inch, or 1/8^th of an inch. At 25 yards, it would be one-fourth of one-quarter of an inch or 1/16^th of an inch. It works the other way too. If you’re shooting at 200 yards, just double the adjustment impact. One click will move the bullet hole two times a quarter of an inch, or ½-inch. Make sense?

Some scope turrets are marked in milliradians, most commonly “1 click – .1 mils.” A “mil” represents 3.6 inches at 100 yards, so .1 mils is .36 (about 1/3) of an inch at that distance. At 50 yards, it’s ½ times .36 inches and so on.

So, when adjusting, you can quickly determine how many clicks are required to get your rifle, in this case the Ruger Precision Rifle on target by looking at how many inches “off” you are. Hold this thought for a hot second and we’ll come back to it as we continue the process below.

Get on Paper at 25 Yards

After mounting a new scope, you really have no idea where the first shot will go. Rather than putting a target far down range and hoping for the best, move your first target up close to 25 yards. You will almost certainly hit the paper somewhere before you make any scope adjustments.

Using the math described previously, you can make some rough adjustments to get close to the bullseye at this close range. Let’s walk through the process with a brand-new Ruger Precision Rifle chambered in 6.5mm Creedmoor.

Heads up—one of you will own this rifle when it’s given away later at the end of this long-range shooting article series, so keep an eye out on this monthly newsletter!

I mounted a Burris Veracity 4-20×50 scope I had handy on the rifle for the first range outing. This optic has target turrets that adjust in ¼ MOA increments per click, so when shooting at 100 yards, each click moves the point of impact ¼-inch. I fired my first shot at the target from 25 yards to get on paper and the bullet was dead center laterally but almost exactly four inches above the bullseye. Hey! Easy math! To move impact down four inches at 25 yards, I calculated 64 clicks “down” per the direction indicator on the turret. Since each click moves the impact ¼ inch at 100 yards, then that would be 16 clicks—if we were shooting at 100 yards. However, since we’re shooting at 25 yards or one-quarter of the distance, each click has 1/4^th the amount of movement at 25, so we have to multiply our clicks by four. I counted off 64 clicks “down” and fired two more shots at the 25-target. Those impacts were right on the bullseye and went into the same hole. Yay Ruger Precision Rifle!

100 Yard Confirmation

Now that I was safely on paper and pretty darn close, I moved the target out to 100 yards and fired a three-shot group. As a quick side note, check the photo on that. All three bullets went into the same hole about 1½ inches low and 1/2-inch left. Three shots don’t make an accuracy test, but I was impressed. Acording to my Lyman Dial Caliper that group measured 0.076 inches. Yes, less than 1/10^th of an inch. Anyway, doing the math again, I adjusted 6 clicks “up” and 3 clicks “right” to compensate, then fired another three-shot group. That group landed dead center in the bullseye and measured an astounding 0.046 inches.

Seeing how closely the three shot groups landed, I fired a quick five-shot group and measured a 0.296-inch center-to-center pattern. I’m really looking forward to evaluating this rifle—it’s a tack driver.

I zeroed this scope and rifle at 100 yards for convenience, not because 100 yards is the best all-around solution. Depending on caliber, optics, and intended use, it may make sense to zero your rifle at 50, 100, 200, or even 300, but that’s a topic for another day.

I didn’t include a final step, long-range confirmation, in this how to zero a scope article, because that’s a separate topic. Initially, we wanted to ensure that the rifle and scope were correctly aligned and you can do that at any reasonable short-range distance like 50, 100, or 200 yards. Before launching long-range shots that count, you’ll need to complete a second verification process to figure out which specific scope adjustments are required for different distances down range. That’s not really a scope “zeroing” issue as much as one of calibrating scope adjustments and bullet velocity, so we’ll cover it later in the series. Stay tuned!

About Tom McHale

Tom McHale is the author of the Practical Guides book series that guides new and experienced shooters alike in a fun, approachable, and practical way. His books are available in print and eBook format on Amazon. You can also find him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.

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USA – -(AmmoLand.com)- It’s taken some time to get our next release out the door, but after a lot of engineering work to make sure what works for one, works for all, we’re happy to announce the release of the Hunter American Stock – Ruger American Short Action.

Magpul Hunter American Rifle – Ruger American Short Action

The Magpul Hunter American Stock – Ruger American Short Action is the latest entry in our Hunter series, and it’s designed to bring you premium performance in an affordable package. We started with an anodized aluminum bedding block and added reinforced polymer to give you the durability, features, reliability and comfort you’ve come to expect from all of our stocks.

The Magpul Hunter American offers users a cost-effective replacement to the factory stock that features enhanced ergonomics and a fully adjustable length of pull and comb height. Compatible with Ruger American Short Action rifles, this stock requires no bedding, and is a true “drop-in” solution for the end user.

Features

• Compatible with Ruger American short action rifles
• Bolt Action Magazine Well & PMAG 5 7.62 AC included for Reliable detachable box magazine compatibility
• Reinforced polymer construction with Type III Hard anodized, machine finished cast aluminum bedding block
• High strength steel recoil lugs
• Compatible with barrel profiles up to medium palma
• Adjustable LOP from 13.0”-15.0” with included 0.50” Spacers
• Optional cheek riser kit to adjust cheek weld (stock comes pre-fitted with 0.25” Riser)
• M-LOK compatible for additional accessories

Colors

BLK – FDE – ODG – GRY

MSRP: $299.95

Website: Magpul Hunter Landing Page

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USA – -(Ammoland.com)- Daily Gun Deals are short-term money saving deals AmmoLand News' Editors find each day on the world wide web. Be forewarned that many of these deals will sell quickly or expire by the time you read them, but hey we tried. When we find sweet deals on gun products we need we will be passing along those tips to AmmoLand News readers so you can save cash too. We have your back. Click the product name link for more info and to buy online.

PSA 16″ Classic Freedom M4 FDE Complete Rifle $349.99 w/ Free S&H

Palmetto has a two SKU deal on a complete PSA AR-15 Rifle in Flat Dark Earth. To get the package you must add two (2) separate items to your cart before checking out. Links to the parts included below. Free shipping included no codes required.

• PSA 16″ Classic Freedom M4 FDE Upper – With BCG & Charging Handle
• PSA Ar15 Freedom Classic Lower, Flat Dark Earth

Read Mike Searson's recent review of the Palmetto State Armory’s PSA-15 MOE Freedom Rifle and what a great gun he thought it was.

Need Mags & Optic?

Shooters, if you need an optic for this gun, Palmetto still has the Sparc Optic and Magazine Deal running for an additional $199.99. That means you would have a complete desert battle rifle and extra mags for under $549.00 shipped.

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U.S.A. –-(Ammoland.com)- The second annual NRA Carry Guard Expo is now less than a month away. Once you buy your three-day admission badge that gets you into the show, the exhibit hall and all of the free seminars taking place Friday-Sunday, September 14-16, be sure to purchase tickets to the in-depth premium workshops that take instruction and training to the next level.

These workshops feature a powerhouse lineup of best-in-class speakers and experienced instructors presenting on all things concealed carry, personal protection, and home defense. From martial arts techniques presented by MMA legend Frank Mir, to knife skills, emergency response methods, personal safety tips and more presented by other subject matter experts. With so many training opportunities spread out over three exciting days, there is a workshop for every person and interest. Spaces are limited in these premium workshops, so click here to buy your tickets today. We look forward to seeing you in Richmond at this year’s NRA Carry Guard Expo!

Edged Weapons for Everyday Carry: A Comprehensive Hands-On Workshop

Sept. 14-16, 2018 | Friday, 9am-1pm | Saturday, 2pm-6pm | Sunday, 1pm-5pm | GRCC Room E23AB
Presented by: Tom Kier

This workshop is a hands-on approach to the use and avoidance of combative edged weapons and how edged weapons can dovetail into your personal combative skill sets. Explore the concepts of edged weapon anatomy and the dangers of facing edged weapons, plus carry concepts, template work, understanding the physiological response and effects of edged weapons and finally integrated combatives. The course will answer certain questions and physically train the solutions.

Please note: This course consists of light physical and hands-on activity. Participants must be 18 years or older. Participation is not advised for anyone who is pregnant or has an existing heart or other medical condition that may be affected by the physical activity.

Multi-State Concealed Carry Permit Course—Carry in up to 38 States!

Sept. 14-16, 2018 | Friday, 1:30pm-5:30pm | Saturday and Sunday, 9am-1pm | GRCC Room E25A
Presented by: Charlie Padula

This course will encompass the entire process from beginning to end for obtaining the Utah Carry Permit, as well as the VA Non-Resident or Resident permit. This will include completion of the applications for both Utah and Virginia and the required course instruction. Unlike some courses, this one includes both the fingerprinting process and passport photos! No need to hassle with trying to take care of these items afterward. Instruction will cover firearm familiarization and nomenclature of the firearm, Utah Law, the reciprocal agreements that Utah and Virginia currently have within the United States, as well as interstate travel and pertinent travel laws.

Please note: Students must be 21 or over. This course does not include the State Application Fee for Utah or Virginia. You will leave the course with all paperwork completed to mail in the application and payment for each state. Utah & Virginia Permits are valid for 5 years before a renewal is needed.

Bullet Proof Mind for the Armed Citizen

Sept. 14-16, 2018 | Friday–Sunday, 2pm-6pm | GRCC Room E24AB
Presented by: Lt. Col. Dave Grossman

Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, co-author of Glenn Beck’s book “Control: Exposing the Truth About Guns,” and author of the book “On Combat” and several others, gives his special presentation on mental and physical preparedness for the armed citizen. Grossman will speak about your role as an armed American citizen in the future challenges to our nation. Hear about the potential threats, internal or external, and the response to those threats as intended by our Founding Fathers. Grossman will also discuss how to prevent PTSD and be physically and emotionally triumphant after an armed encounter.

Dynamics of Personal Defense

Sept. 14, 2018 | Friday, 2 pm-4pm | GRCC Room E23AB
Presented by: Steve Tarani

In this light physical activity, hands-on learning workshop, you will learn three critical components needed to control any physical altercation, how to immediately gain the tactical advantage against single or multiple attackers, whether you’re armed or unarmed, and how to get yourself and your loved ones out of harm’s way and to safety unharmed.

Refuse To Be A Victim Basic Workshop

Sept. 14-16, 2018 | Friday–Saturday, 2pm-6pm | GRCC Room E22A
Presented by: Ed O’Carroll

In this 4 hour intensive workshop, learn personal safety tips and techniques needed to avoid dangerous situations and prevent becoming a victim of crime. The single most important step toward ensuring your own safety is having a personal safety strategy in place before you need it, and this course covers a variety of topics to help you create one for many areas and aspects of life. From home, travel and automobile security to self-defense training, personal defense devices and criminal psychology, you’ll arm yourself with knowledge to ensure that you can Refuse To Be A Victim®.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Techniques with MMA Legend Frank Mir

Sept. 15, 2018 | Saturday, 9:30am-1:30pm | GRCC Room E23AB
Presented by: Frank Mir

Learn first-hand self-defense techniques from Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) legend Frank Mir in this hands-on, two-hour training session. This course will focus on entry level Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fighting with an emphasis on submissions and joint manipulation. In addition, Frank will conduct an autograph signing and photo opportunity session from 1:00pm -2:30pm on Saturday afternoon that will be open to anyone who has purchased a ticket to the Expo.

Please note: This course consists of light physical and hands-on activity. Participants must be 18 years or older. Participation is not advised for anyone who is pregnant or has an existing heart or other medical condition that may be affected by the physical activity.

First Care Provider: When Seconds Count

Sept. 14-16, 2018 | Friday and Saturday, 9am-12:30pm | Sunday, 1:30pm-5pm | GRCC Room E25A
Presented by: Kris Sacra

Situations involving acts of mass violence have become a common occurrence in today’s society. These events occur quickly and without warning. This course provides comprehensive training to individuals interested in learning how to better prepare and react to these types of events. The First Care Provider represents the first link in the trauma chain of survival from point of wounding through definitive care. As one of the only Department of Homeland Security recognized Stop The Bleed programs, First Care Provider trains and certifies citizens to perform life-saving interventions to the wounded that if not performed quickly, could lead to certain death. When tragedy strikes and seconds count, learn to save a life. Become a First Care Provider.

Be sure to check nracarryguardexpo.com for full schedules and details on workshops and seminars. The NRA Carry Guard Expo box office will open at 8:30 a.m. daily, September 14-16. The Exhibit Hall will open at 10:00 a.m. daily. Seminar and workshop times vary and may begin prior to Exhibit Hall opening.

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USA – -(Ammoland.com)- Daily Gun Deals are short-term money saving deals AmmoLand News' Editors find each day on the world wide web. Be forewarned that many of these deals will sell quickly or expire by the time you read them, but hey we tried. When we find sweet deals on gun products we need we will be passing along those tips to AmmoLand News readers so you can save cash too. We have your back. Click the product name link for more info and to buy online.

Smith & Wesson Bodyguard Red Laser 2.75in 380 Auto Pistol

You can get a super deal on a Smith & Wesson Bodyguard Pistol with Red Laser for $271.99 on Brownells if you fill your shopping cart right.  This deal needs a filler item (it can be any item) to get you over $300 so you can use code NDU, which then gets you $30 OFF and free shipping.

• Smith & Wesson Bodyguard Red Laser 2.75in 380 Auto Pistol
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Smith & Wesson Bodyguard Red Laser 380 Auto Pistol Product Details:

Compact and sleek, the M&P BODYGUARD 380 delivers personal protection in an easy-to-carry, comfortable platform. Chambered for .380 ACP, the lightweight pistol features a high-strength polymer frame with a black, matte-coated stainless-steel slide and barrel. The new M&P BODYGUARD 380 retains original design features including a 2 ¾-inch barrel, which contributes to an overall length of 5 ¼ inches and an unloaded weight of only 12.3 ounces making it perfectly suited for concealed carry. Lightweight, simple to use and featuring integrated adjustable laser sights – nothing protects like a BODYGUARD

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Christiania, TN –-(Ammoland.com)- Barrett is pleased to offer MRAD barrel conversion kits for the exciting new Hornady 300 PRC, Precision Rifle Cartridge. Barrel Conversion Kits are available in fluted stainless steel and carbon fiber wrapped configurations. Both 300 PRC barrel configurations are 26” in length and utilize a 1 in 8” twist rate to maximize the potential of today's long-range precision bullets.

The modular design of the combat-proven MRAD rifle allows easy reconfiguring of barrel types and cartridge chamberings at the user level. The MRAD rifle is currently in use with the militaries of over 10 nations.

“We are excited to add the 300 PRC to the list of chamberings available in the MRAD. The performance of the cartridge, even in its pre-production state has impressed professional users and the Barrett team in the MRAD/300PRC systems. Hornady’s long range bullets plus the efficient case design are an unbeatable combination in the Barrett rifle,” said Chris Barrett, Barrett’s President.

• 300 PRC stainless, fluted barrel conversion kit: 18431
• 300 PRC carbon fiber wrapped barrel conversion kit: 18432

About Barrett Firearms Manufacturing, Inc.

Barrett is a family-owned and operated company and the world leader in large-caliber, long-distance, precision rifle design and manufacturing. Barrett products are used by civilians, sport shooters, law enforcement agencies, the United States military and more than 73 State Department approved countries around the world. The Barrett Quality Management System (QMS) has received the prestigious ISO 9001:2015 certification for the design and manufacture of firearms, ammunition, integrated ballistics computers and accessories, and to provide training for those systems.

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Berryville, Arkansas –-(Ammoland.com)- We are now offering the Wilson Combat/Beretta Brigadier Tactical 92 with a Vertec-grip frame conversion. This conversion, performed by Wilson Combat reduces the size of the frame to the significantly smaller Beretta Vertec size which is ideal for shooters with smaller hands or who prefer the straighter, more 1911 style grip.

Our skilled gunsmiths reduce the grip frame to Vertec size, checker the backstrap to match the front and complete the process with a frame refinish in matte Black Armor-Tuff. This pistol comes standard with indestructible Black Cherry G-10 grips.

Some features of the limited production Wilson Combat/Beretta 92G Vertec/Brigadier Tactical include steel ambidextrous decocker-only levers (G model), enhanced Brigadier slide, a modified M9A1 style checkered frame with accessory rail and rounded trigger guard. This model also features enhanced accuracy with an “Elite” style match grade stainless barrel with recessed target crown, the action features a 13lb Chrome Silicone hammer spring for lighter trigger pulls, and Trijicon dovetail tritium front sight and Wilson Combat rear sight. Wilson Combat G-10 grips, Wilson Combat steel guide rod and numerous other features to enhance performance. The 92G Vertec/Brigadier Tactical slide is finished in Beretta black Bruniton with Armor-Tuff frame and marked with the Wilson Combat logo and specially serialized to ensure its place in Beretta history.

Although the 92G Vertec/Brigadier Tactical has been optimized by Beretta to meet the needs of high round count tactical and competitive shooters, further customization and finish work is available through Wilson Combat.

“Being a serious Beretta collector, I have always considered the 92G SD the best model ever produced, but almost too expensive and rare to shoot. I feel fortunate to have been able to work with the fine people at Beretta USA to produce a pistol that, in my opinion, is an improved 92G SD. Having Beretta USA build my dream 92 series pistol is awesome and I’m very happy that a lot of people will be able to enjoy this fine pistol model.” -Bill Wilson

This model is exclusive to Wilson Combat and available direct from Wilson Combat or from Wilson Combat dealers only. Not available for purchase to MA residents.

Specifications

• Available Calibers: 9mm
• Magazine Capacity: 15 Rounds
• Barrel Length: 4.7″
• Overall Length: 8.3″
• Slight Radius: 6.5″
• Height: 5.5″
• Width: 1.5″
• Weight Empty: 32 oz.
• Weight Loaded: 39 oz.

Features

• M9A1/Vertec Frame With 92A1 Round Trigger Guard Profile and Improved Checkering
• Dehorned 92G Brigadier Slide
• Slide To Frame Fit As Tight As Practical Within Production Gun Limits
• Trijicon Tritium Dovetail Front Sight
• Stainless Barrel With Recessed Crown, 4.7” Elite II Length, Black Finish
• Oversize Steel Magazine Release
• Steel De-Cocking Levers
• Skeletonized Elite II Hammer
• Chrome Silicone Action Tune
• 13lb. Hammer Spring
• Wilson Combat Mag Guide
• Steel Trigger
• Wilson Combat Rear U-Notch Battlesight
• Wilson Combat Fluted Steel Guide Rod
• G10 Vertec Black Cherry Grips With Wilson Combat Logo Medallion
• Wilson Combat Logo On Slide
• Three 15rd M9A1 Beretta Sand Resistant Magazines

More Info

• G Configuration Ambidextrous Decocker Only
• All Steel Components (decocker, trigger, magazine release, guide rod)
• Checkered Frontstrap And Vertec Backstrap
• Beveled Magazine Well
• Rail For Mounting Light Or Laser
• Special Serial Number Range With WC Prefix
• IDPA ESP Legal
• USPSA “NOT PRODUCTION LEGAL”
• Not CA Compliant (Unless LEO Purchase)

**The Vertec is only available as a complete firearm at this time. The Vertec conversion cannot be done to customer supplied firearms. No additional upgrades can be done to the Vertec before shipment.

*Photos may include features and/or upgrades not included in the base price.

About Wilson Combat

Since 1977 Wilson Combat has been the leading innovator in high-performance, custom 1911 handguns, tactical long guns, and accessories. A Wilson Combat®product’s unmatched level of exceptional reliability and peerless craftsmanship is only equaled by our legendary customer service. Learn more about us at http://www.wilsoncombat.com

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U.S.A. –-(Ammoland.com)- America's rifle is loved for its versatility.  The AR platform is one of the most modular options out there thanks largely to an immense after-market industry.  Those looking for more oomph than the standard 5.56mm variety have been gravitating to the AR-10.  The AR-10's larger frame and beefier bolt capacity open up the possibility for a larger variety of calibers.  Thanks to the genius of Genesis Arms, that variety now includes one of the world's most versatile cartridges, 12 gauge.

While the prospects of a 12-gauge AR are exciting, it's certainly far from mainstream.  In the past it was believed that the AR-10 platform was difficult enough to make reliable in its original .308 caliber.  Modern makers like Stag with its 10S and DoubleStar with its 10B have changed that.  With optimism, I slapped the Gen-12 on my DoubleStar lower and before anything else wanted to know does it work?

Range Video:

As with most semi-auto shotguns, light loads are the worst enemy.  As seen in the video above the only loads I found to not run 100% in the Gen-12 were the same loads that not even my VEPR-12 would run.  The folks at Genesis Arms tell me that they can tune the action to run most any load.  The T&E sample I received was set up to a general setting, but they have shooters using these uppers in applications from competition shooting to law enforcement trials and can build your upper to run best with your preferred loads.

Specifications from the product webpage:

• 7075 Billet Aluminum receiver, hard coat anodized Milspec type III
• 13” free-float Handguard with MLOK with top picatinny rail, allows the use of red-dot optics,
  tactical lights and other accessories
• 12gauge barrel (18.5”) chambered for 2 ¾” and 3” shells finished in black oxide
• BCG and barrel extension Black Oxide finish
• 1 Magazine (5rnds)

I'm sure that some of you have already thought the same question that I had, “Why hasn't this been done before?”.  The answer is that it's not easy.  Some real ingenuity has gone into the Gen-12.  What really impressed me was the lack of changes needed to the lower.  The same buffer and spring that runs your .308 will run with the Gen-12.  Genesis Arms does have a “beef up” kit that is recommended for optimal performance.  The kit includes a set of anti-walk pins for the trigger and hammer, a bolt catch, magazine catch, and magazine catch spring.  While not required to run the Gen-12, they do make for an easier transition and still function with .308 magazines and bolts.  For a look at what's different about the parts and how the Gen-12 works see the tabletop video below.

Tabletop Video:

Creating a single-stack magazine for rimmed cartridges is not an easy task.  Add to that the snubby shape of shells meant for tube loading and engineers have a challenge without a lifter to guide the shell like in most shotguns.  Genesis Arms has done it, and found a way to make the magazine fit inside an AR-10 magazine well.  The magazine's dimensions mean that the normal catch ramp had to be foregone.  As a result, Genesis Arms developed a magazine catch that is angled on both sides to make insertion easy.  If you chose to forego the beef-up kit you'll need to press the magazine release to insert a magazine.  It's also worth noting the shape of the upper requires a matching lower.  There is no Mil-Spec for the AR-10 and as a result, not all lowers are the same.

Does the Gen-12 have a purpose?  If you have an AR-10 and want the ability to swap to 12 gauge quickly and easily while maintaining the same manual of arms it does.  It's also an excellent option for those in states where acquiring another firearm is a lot more hassle than acquiring another upper.  I could easily see the Gen-12 providing an advantage for competitive shooters and law enforcement as well.

About Graham Baates

“Graham Baates” is a pen name used by a 15-year active Army veteran who spent most of his time in the tactical side of the Intelligence community including tours in Afghanistan and Iraq. Post-Army Graham spent some time in the local 3-Gun circuit before becoming a full-time NRA Certified defensive handgun instructor and now works as an industry writer while curating a YouTube channel on the side. Visit Graham on Youtube .

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Middletown, Conn. (Ammoland.com) – Lyman Products, celebrating 140 years in business, unveiled the new 140^th Anniversary Lyman Sharps Carbine Model in April of 2018. Designed by the internationally renowned Italian Firearms Group, Davide Pedersoli, the limited-edition model is now shipping to distribution throughout the United States. The 140 rifles will be serialized from 1 to 140.

The Lyman Sharps Carbine is a streamlined, lighter weight version of the 1878 model, also made by Pedersoli. The Sharps Carbine is chambered in 30-30 Winchester and equipped with a Lyman #2 Tang sight, (one of the original sights that gave Lyman their start 140 years ago) with the front pivoting to allow the shooter to choose between a blade sight or a globe style bead sight. The rifles are engraved with “Lyman Gun Sight Company 1878 – 2018 140 years” on the brushed nickel receiver. The rifle sports a 24” barrel and weighs in at seven pounds. MSRP is $1,999.95.

“This beautiful, limited-edition Sharps is a great statement to our 140-year old business,” Trevor Mullen, VP of Global Marketing and Business Development said. “We continue to preserve and respect our firearms heritage and yet look to the future with the most advanced technologies and materials in producing quality, and affordable firearms tools and accessories for our customers.”

Visit Lyman at www.lymanproducts.com.

About Lyman Products:

Lyman® Products, founded by avid outdoorsman, William Lyman, has been innovating firearms and reloading accessories and gear for 140 years. Today, using advanced technologies, Lyman is in the forefront of meeting the needs of shooters and reloaders across the world. Whether pioneering the use of digital technology in reloading tools or reintroducing “antique” calibers and bullet molds, Lyman continues to improve and innovate the tools and accessories used by serious shooters and reloaders.

Lyman products and brands are available nationally through firearms and sporting goods dealers and mail order companies. Pachmayr, TacStar, Trius Traps, A-Zoom Precision Snap Caps, Butch’s Gun Care and Targdots are also Lyman brands.

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USA – -(AmmoLand.com)- Having sponsors is great, so having a great sponsor…….well you know where this is going.

Boyds Gunstocks, a company that has looked at you and at the fit of a rifle and figured out how to merge those 2 concepts into a product….they are a great sponsor.

So I decided to build, what for me would be the Ultimate Scout Rifle!

I started with the excellent Ruger Gunsite Scout, outstanding in every way, except for the polymer stock. From there, I got with Boyds GM, Dustin Knutson, to get an idea of what could match to it.

So I tried 2 different stocks, 1st being the ThumbHole Featherweight. this stock is absolutely beautiful, showcasing the Boyds method of shaping wood both ergonomically and aesthetically.

And then there is the At One Stock. This is an ingenious execution of wood and metal, creating a stock that morphs to fit your needs.

Next, I connected with Andy Langlois of Andys Leather. Andy runs an At One on one of his Scouts, and has been invaluable getting my head wrapped around the whole Scout Concept.

He also developed and made the Rhodesian Slings for a Scout belonging to a guy named Jeff Cooper.

Rounding out the set up is an excellent optic from a somewhat unsung come, Styrka Optics.

Both stocks get tried on and discussed.

Can you figure out which one I went with?

Filmed on a Sony a6500 and a Panasonic GH5

Find the show;

• gcnlive.com
• locknloadradio.com

Coming soon to a radio station near you.

As a Podcast at; iTunes, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn, iHeartRadio and 208 other channels.

About Lock N Load

Lock N Load with Bill Frady is presented by Genesis Communications Network. With 126 million gun owners in the US today, Lock N Load has something for everyone. From reports about the politics of gun ownership, and those who would take a right away, to trends within the gun industry, self-defense, gun gear, tactical training and all of the colorful personalities within the gun community.

Starting out as a podcast/webcast Lock N Load has burst into the syndicated radio offerings as the only daily terrestrial radio show available covering the topic. This daily show keeps the listeners of Lock N Load current on the breaking news and trends within the 2nd Amendment advocacy and tactical training arena as it happens.

With guests like Rock Legends Ted Nugent and Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad, Lock N Load brings his listeners a patriotic viewpoint from celebrity icons. Political guests like Rep Trey Gowdy keep the audience aware of an unfiltered viewpoint from Washington DC. 2nd Amendment Champions like Larry Pratt of gun owners of America and Todd Rathner of the NFA Freedom Alliance alert the listeners to behind the curtain battles being fought in the name of gun rights.

Newsmakers like Cody Wilson(3D printed guns) and Dimitri Karras of Ares Armor (ATF Antagonist) come to Lock N Load before their latest fights make it to the Mainstream Media. Tactical Training stars like Chris Costa Of Costa Ludus and James Yeager of Tactical Response come on to share their expertise with the listeners. Visit†http://lockandloadradio.com

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Boise, Idaho –-(Ammoland.com)- 2A Armament has set a new bar for lightweight, high powered rifles with the finely machined XLR rifle series. Available in the extremely accurate 6.5mm Creedmoor and a .308, these AR10's are built for serious hunters and shooting enthusiasts.

When it comes to weight, you won't find many models that compare. The XLR20 is a 6.5mm Creedmoor weighing 6.85-pounds and the XLR18 is a .308 weighing 6.75-pounds. Both models are available in black and the XLR20 has the option for a KUIU Camo finish.

The reason 2A can shave extra weight off the rifles without sacrificing an ounce of accuracy or performance lies in their extraordinary machining abilities. The CNC machined 7075-T6 billet on the upper and lower receivers combined with the QPQ process on the bolt and carrier makes this a rock solid yet lightweight rifle. Every piece of metal is machined with precision guided processes. Perfection is the game and 2A goes the extra mile to make each element of the XLR rifles.

Big game hunters rejoice at the ability to shoot two of their favorite calibers on the flexible and easy to customize AR platform. The weight reduction alone makes this a highly desirable weapon, especially for tactical shooters covering long distances on foot.

Key Product Specs:

• 2A LOWER RECEIVER – CNC machined 7075-T6 billet with flared mag-well, rear tensioning screw, rear take down spring retainer, and screw in bolt catch pin.
• 2A UPPER RECEIVER – CNC machined 7075-T6 billet, “slick side” design, retained port door rod, M4 style feed ramps, machined T numbers in picatinny rail.
• 2A BOLT AND CARRIER (Full Mass) – 8620 machined body with QPQ process, 9310 machined bolt, cryogenically treated, MPT, QPQ process.
• 2A HANDGUARD – Xanthos Lite 15″ XSC, 6061 extrusions with aluminum barrel nut. M-LOK format.
• 2A BARREL -20″ 2A contour lightweight 6.5 Creedmoor profile, 4150 gun barrel steel with QPQ Nitride, black oxide extension, rifle-length gas system, 6.5 Creedmoor SAAMI Chamber, 1 in 8 twist
• 2A GAS BLOCK – .750 dia titanium gas block.
• 2A MUZZLE DEVICE – .308 X4 steel brake
• 2A RECEIVER EXTENSION – Mil-spec, 8 position 6061-T6, standard H2 buffer.
• BCM-Gunfighter 762 mod 3 charging handle.
• STOCK/GRIP – MAGPUL MIAD Grip, Mission First MFT stock.
• TRIGGER – Timney,Two stage, flat trigger, 2lb set/2lb release
• LOWER PARTS – Mil-spec safety, magazine catch, bolt catch, through drilled 2A titanium takedown pins.
  Ships with one 10 round MAGPUL P-MAG and die cut foam box
• WEIGHT – 6.85 pounds (6.75 in the XLR18)

About 2A Armament

Built with performance and craftsmanship in mind, 2A Armament offers a dynamic line up of hunting and precision rifles, uppers, parts, and accessories. 2A Armament's facilities feature state of the art manufacturing and process controls to ensure the highest possible quality in high-volume, technically demanding components and finished rifles on the market. We are a CNC, ISO 9001 and AS 9100 certified advance manufacturing machining shop for the aerospace, medical, prosthetic, motorsports, semiconductor and outdoor recreation markets. Out technical ability coupled with hand finishing of every part, results in an unmatched fit, finish, and performance of our firearms. There is no better AR platform available to consumers that present a better balance or weight, performance and value.

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Greeley, PA (Ammoland.com) – Auto-Ordnance, maker of the famous “Tommy Gun” and other classic firearms throughout history, is proud to offer the Custom Case Hardened 1911 pistol.

Taking a classic 1911 to the next level without diminishing its history is no easy feat, but adding an even more classic finish formally raises the bar. Auto-Ordnance has done just that with the new GI Series 1911 with “case hardened” finish. This time honored tradition of working steel produces distinct and unique patterns of color long sought after by firearms aficionados. The Auto-Ordnance Case Hardened 1911s are each a work of art, covered in a beautiful, swirling finish. Beneath the colorful surface is an all-steel, 5 inch, “GI” pattern 1911 pistol, chambered in powerful .45 ACP. The grips are checkered wood with the “US” military logo.

While every Auto-Ordnance GI 1911 is made to replicate the look of the original guns, they are also equipped with a precisely machined barrel. This guarantees that they may look like a GI pistol, but they will shoot with a level of accuracy the originals could not match. The Auto-Ordnance Case Hardened 1911 gives today’s shooter a chance to own a beautifully finished piece of American military history, and experience legendary shooting performance with every trip to the range!

The Case Hardened 1911, model 1911GCH, is chambered in .45 ACP and features checkered wood grips with the U.S. logo. It comes shipped with a 7-round magazine and has an MSRP of $1,327. Contact your local firearms dealer to purchase.

For more information about Kahr Firearms Group products visit www.kahr.com, www.magnumresearch.com, www.auto-ordnance.com or www.customdeserteagle.com. For press inquires contact Monica Arnold at pr@blueaugust.com.

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About Kahr Firearms Group:

Kahr Firearms Group, formed in 2012, includes Kahr Arms, Auto-Ordnance and Magnum Research.  KFG Headquarters reside in Greeley, Pennsylvania. Kahr Arms produces small concealable handguns in .380, 9mm, .40 and .45ACP. Auto-Ordnance is the maker of the famous “Tommy Gun”, M1 Carbine and WW2 GI Model 1911. Magnum Research Inc., designer and producer of the world renowned Desert Eagle Pistol, Baby Eagle, MLR .22LR and .22Mag Rifles and BFR Revolvers. All three companies are proudly located in the USA. 

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Opinion
Shooting the distance with the new Ruger Hawkeye Long-Range Target Rifle: Ruger has taken off the gloves on this one, believe me.

USA – -(AmmoLand.com)- When shopping for a long range rifle nowadays in many cases, in fact, most, be ready to part with $2000, through $4000 without blinking an eye. Someone has been watching regarding pricing and quality, and that would be the folks at the Ruger firearms company. Even with the sold hit on the market with their advanced design chassis rifles, the gun maker has not stopped at all concerning additional offerings in the long range rifle department. Enter the new M-77 Hawkeye in a heavy classic stocked long range target/sniper style rifle.

SHOT SHOW 2018 produces the first unveiling of the new rifle, but it was not until the first of July 2018 that the rifle became available for testing and evaluation by gun writers. I in effect, was under the right star I guess? Because Ruger got a rifle to me in very short order and from that day forward, it was game on.

Ruger Hawkeye Long-Range Target Rifle

The new Ruger Hawkeye Long-Range Target Rifle, a Ruger M 77 derivative, is not just another nice looking fire stick. In this case, the rifle starts with the well known and very solid Mauser M-77 long ejector action, and a heavy contour target barrel of 4149 chrome-moly steel, that makes use of a Russian developed 5R rifling system. R5 rifling retains minimum bore and groove dimensions, and also very tight head space in the centralized chamber. This barrel is equipped with a Ruger designed muzzle break that by hands-on testing to the tune of 300 rounds down range has indicated that the rifle has reduced recoil even when fired loose and almost hands free bench rest style.

When shooting hand loads based on Sierra 168 grain Match King (TMK) bullets, and once fired Lake City military brass, I found the standard RCBS resizing dies to be almost to loose, creating somewhat heavy chamber drag when sending a bullet down into the rifles pipe. What this says is hand loaders beware here. Keep track of any tight fitting cases because this match grade chamber won't tolerate a sloppy resized hand load at all.

Now tack on an in-house Ruger built target/sniper style stock that is a composite material that has add-ons that won't quit, and the Ruger factory build starts to take on the look of a custom shop rifle by many standards exhibited within the industry. This rifle stock has even balance for a total weight 13-pound rifle, and I found it to be able to suck up recoil as is often the case in better custom stocked rifles that make use of heavy calibers.

The rifle's stock makes use of a speckled black and brown material that gives the whole stock surface a uniform grip even under wet field conditions. The beavertail forend provides ample surface for bench rest shooting off sandbags and also retains the accessory rail on the underside to accommodate sling swivels, bipod mounts, as well as a multitude of varied shooting, devices so common nowadays.

In the area of stock adjustment, the furniture on this rifle provides ample adjustment for length of pull and stock comb level adjustments when matching the shooter to his or her scope sights. All the features found on guns costing two through four times the retail of the Ruger Long Range 300 Win Mag are factory installed, and more than ready for a down range experience by the owner.

In the sighting department, the new Ruger Long Range is set up with a 20 M.O.A. Picatinny rail, giving the shooter some added elevation adjustments for ultra long range shooting. With an extended range scope base or rail system, this rifle by way of a proper long-range optic will hold up to 1400 yards shooting, or even one-mile work as it stands. This all depends on the glass, bullet, and load taken into the field for downrange applications. In general, the 300 Win Mag is the only cartridge offering so far regarding the Hawkeye Long Range system is best utilized inside 1500 yards. This is precisely why the military has gone to this cartridge to get a jump on insurgents advancing with trench motors and Russian Duska heavy machine guns.

Opening with the Long Range rifle offering chambered in 300 Win Mag was a good idea by Ruger. Others may follow, but the big 300 is king of the hill in this case.

When shooting the rifle the controlled round long extractor allows the bolt to be moved almost to the rear before the spent case ejects to the right side. This is a great design when it comes to sniper use, or any long-range application whereas the shooters wants to control those spent cases and not allow them to hit the ground.

Trigger control and adjustment is nothing but outstanding. At 2 ½ pounds by way of my Timney Trigger Scale, the let-off is as smooth as silk. The lock time is short, and she just goes off like a Swiss watch.

The safety is of the Mauser style and retains the proven M-77 actions three-position function. The Ruger safety allows the shooter to unload or load the rifle with the safety engaged.

The rifle's magazine being the AI style, and is a 5 round detachable box comes as a single unit with the rifle. Additional magazines can be ordered.

The rifles bolt is again a controlled round feed Ruger M-77 design, and it is machined as a one-piece stainless steel unit. I like the big Mauser style bolt release latch on the left side of the receiver. This is a far cry above those wimpy little latches that get caught up in winter gloves used in some other receiver designs.

Going Down Range with the Ruger Hawkeye Long-Range Target Rifle

When testing for this review, I started out on chilly mountain mornings in otherwise dreadfully hot summer on my 600-yard steel target range with a quick zero by way of a Bushnell Elite series long range optic in the first focal plane. ( FFP.) The first day went almost to well as applied to a quick and easy 100 yard zero, followed by some equally quick success on the 600-yard steel.

At 100 yards, while shooting Winchester 150 grain soft nose deer loads that didn't come with any national long range competition performance results that I could find, the Ruger Hawkeye cut a 0.726 group for three shots making it a sub m.o.a shooter right out of the box.

When the first two round touched, I decided to shoot the third round in the event that was the best group I was going to see all morning. I guess I had little faith one could say because the whole group shooting deal only got better.

The following is a short table of the rifles 100-yard group shooting results as applied to a variety of different loads being both factory and handloaded.

Range 100 yards.

Load: Federal Premium 200 grain BT EDGE TLR MV, 2810 f.p.s. ( Extreme ) Long Range

• Group: three rounds. 0.834.

Load: Norma 150 grain ECO STRIKE MV 3280 f.p.s. (High-Performance Big Game )

• Group: 0.652

Load Winchester 150 grain POWER-CORE MV 3260 f.p.s. S.P. B.T Design

• Group: 0.726

Load: Hand load Sierra TMK 155 grain Match Target. MV 3259 f.p.s. ( H 4350, 74 grains.) Lake City Brass, Fed Primer.

• Group: 0.496 ( Sub ½ M.O.A )

Load: Hand load SIERRA MPBT PALMA MATCH 155 grain 3200 f.p.s.. ( Reloader 22, 79 grains.)

• Group: 1.065. ( Loaded hot target long range .)

Load: Winchester 150 grain PHP. EPMEX Bonded. MV 3290 f.p.s. ( Big Game )

• Group: 1.09 ( Slight flyer )

Load Federal Fusion 165 grain MV 3089 f.p.s . ( Budget cartridge / solid performance.)

• Group: 0.988.

After completing the 100-yard accuracy shooting it is evident that this Ruger Hawkeye Long-Range Target Rifle carried the signature of first-class steel busting or paper punching machine.

With a move to the 600 yard AT steel target which measures about the size of a large man's torso give or take an inch or two, the first four shot series of 168-grain TMK's put Sierra bullets into a sub m.o.a. cluster, however, that was the bitter end to that part of the story.

On the second morning over the sandbag as the rifle would just not shoot with any level of accuracy. I had turned the power setting back during cleaning, and as a direct result of that significant error, and yes gun writers do make mistakes, I had lost my impact points at ranges beyond my zero. The bane of the FFP reticle had descended upon me, and I was in effect screwed.

Being it would take a boatload of bullets to correct the issue when searching for the same setting down range, I only was able to get an additional feel for the trigger and shoot several more 100 yards confirmed dead on the dial sub m.o.a groups.

With a switch out to an old standby Tasco optics built by the Tasco Custom Shop for me about 35 years ago, I was back on the range in a couple of days. The super long Tasco pushed a 10X50X50 glass spotting scope with m.o.a sub tensions for sighting in the second focal plane (SFF ) to any zero range limit desired. These were the years Tasco was building sniper scopes for the likes of Carlos Hathcock ( White Feather ) back in the NAM. As the big glass sight had bailed me out of a pile of issues over the years, I had nothing but respect for the old super long range optical system.

Pushing the Ruger Hawkeye M-77 Long Range Target/ Sniper rifle. ( Phases two gets underway )

While I am not much of a group shooter being that only burns up barrels and costly ammo, it is essential to measure the effectiveness of the rifle's barrel on close range slow fired groups. That task completed, however, it was game on, and now time to dress for those goal post types of shots.

The big Tascos tube walked about halfway down the barrel of the Ruger Hawkeye Long-Range Target Rifle as I set it into the hard sandbag rest for a zero check, then I sent the first rounds out to 400 yards after adjusting for m.o.a. elevation based on the dope I had generated regarding a 150-grain SPBT bullet.

Shooting on a blank white steel plate, and using an aiming dot as an accuracy guide, the rifle bullet splashed a bit left, but almost dead center in the AT, ( Action Target ) face hardened steel. Two additional rounds impacted with the first, delivering a group measuring 3 ¼ inches center to center.

Needless to say, but I liked what I saw down range.

Moving out to 500-yard steel almost nothing changed regarding accuracy. Four rounds down range measured practically the same group as the 400-yard print, indicating again a comfortable sub m.o.a. accuracy level attached to this new rifle. Ruger had done their homework regarding the 5R rifling. There may have been a slight level of spin drift( bullet movement to the right,) re a right-hand twist at 500 to contend with, but at that short range, I was not at all sure.

Now with a 500-yard zero, I would need to run ballistics calculations once again with that zero range entered in for some additional shooting to the next zip code with this seemingly outstanding long-range piece of equipment.

Handloading a long-range 300 Win Mag cartridge consisting of 79 grains of Reloader 22, a Federal primer, Federal brass, and a Sierra 155 grain Palma Match HPBT bullet, this 3200 f.p.s. steel target killer was ready for some finalized longer range shooting. Being the Ruger Hawkeye Long-Range Target Rifle was the chosen rifle for some additional articles as applied to AmmoLand, and as such she would see some ultra long range work under far better conditions then those presented at the time this first test was completed, I decided that with the 500 yard zero, and a three m.o.a. set of clicks for elevation, the 600-yard steel that would be again visited would be more than enough to establish the fact the new Ruger M-77 Hawkeye Target rifle was indeed a game changer for sure. At 600 yards like on the previous test the Ruger M-77 planted good solid clusters of rounds with authority against my AT Action Target long range torso training target.

Be advised my friends I have shot and reported on live fire police training programs that were for the most part produced in the high Wasatch mountains of eastern Utah, whereas many police snipers were turning to Ruger in the form of their high-performance chassis rifle designs. I predict that like the Ruger chassis rifle theRuger Hawkeye Long-Range Target Rifle that has been enhanced as an advanced tactical design at less than 1/3 rd the cost of most better grade long range rifles, is going to see a whole lot of sales as a professional as well as civilian use in the year or two ahead.

About the Author L.P. Brezny:

With more than 50 years experience in the field and the testing lab, author L.P. Brezny is one of today's most recognized shotgun experts and authors. He is a contributor to dozens of firearms publications, such as Wildfowl, Shotgun Sports, and Varmint Hunters, and he is a regular columnist in the Gun Digest annual. Be sure and check out his newest book: Long Range Shooting, Second Edition.

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BOISE, Idaho – -(AmmoLand.com)- Caracal USA, the official manufacturer of Caracal® firearms in the United States, today announced commercial availability of the VERSUS Competition Rifle.

The Caracal VERSUS Competition Rifle is currently in stock and ships to FFL retailers upon order.

Customers may purchase the VERSUS Competition Rifle via their preferred FFL retailer, online at www.rainierarms.com, or by calling Caracal USA directly at (208) 323-8727.

MSRP for the VERSUS Competition Rifle is $1,799.

The VERSUS Competition Rifle was designed by competitive shooters, for competitive shooters, with features that today’s top competitors demand. By focusing on the essential aspects of dependability, accuracy, reduced weight, and superior ergonomics, the VERSUS Competition Rifle gives you the perfect foundation for your podium finish. This rifle provides a true “out-of-the-box” solution for any competitor ranging from novice shooter to world-class athlete, at a price point that allows everyone to run with the pack.

• Proof Research 18″ Carbon Fiber wrapped barrel, provides superb accuracy and significant weight savings
• Geissele Automatics Super 3 Gun (S3G) trigger, its robust feel, and light pull weight, combined with a lightning-quick reset, make this trigger ideal for any 3 Gun competitor
• 15” free float, a proprietary handguard with M-Lok attachment interface system
• Minimalist buttstock allowing all functional requirements while keeping weight under 6oz
• XMR Extended magazine release, ergonomically designed, 4x larger than a standard button
• Weight without the magazine is 6.2 lbs.
• Supported with a limited lifetime warranty, which covers the rifle from all material and workmanship defects for the life of the rifle under ownership of the original end user
• Made in U.S.A.

Visit caracalusa.com/dealers to find an Authorized Caracal® Dealer near you.

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Newington, N.H. –-(Ammoland.com)- SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to announce the Webb County Sheriff’s Office has selected the P320 Pistol as their official duty sidearm. The Webb County Sheriff is responsible for patrol duties, the county jail, and security of the courts. Additionally, the Sheriff’s Office operates an aviation unit and mental health unit. Webb County is the sixth largest county in the state, located in South Texas and includes the border community of Laredo, Texas.

“The transition to the SIG SAUER P320 pistol has been seamless. The superior ergonomics, ease of use, and the excellent trigger action of the P320 has resulted in some of the highest qualifying scores from our personnel,” began Sheriff Martin Cuellar, Webb County Sheriff. “The P320 is built with features the skilled shooter appreciates, and features that the shooter with less enthusiasm about firearms utilizes, without even knowing the features are there. Our personnel are adapting to this pistol faster than anything I have seen, and we are extremely pleased with the training and support provided by SIG SAUER.”

The P320 pistol is a modular, striker-fired pistol available in full-size, carry, compact, and subcompact sizing. The serialized trigger group makes the P320 adaptable to multiple caliber, size, and grip options. The P320 is available in 9mm, .357SIG, 40S&W, and .45ACP, with a choice of contrast, or SIGLITE Night Sights. The intuitive 3-point takedown requires no trigger pull for disassembly, and safety features include a striker safety, disconnect safety, and optional manual safety.

“Our commitment to our law enforcement partners extends well beyond the procurement and acquisition process,” added Tom Jankiewicz, Executive Vice President, Law Enforcement Sales, SIG SAUER, Inc. “We are very pleased, and humbled, about the positive feedback we have received regarding the P320 pistol, and SIG SAUER service, from the Webb County Sheriff’s Office.”

The Webb County Sheriff’s Office has acquired over 300 9mm P320 pistols and is currently placing them into service.

About SIG SAUER, Inc.

SIG SAUER, Inc. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, and training. For over 100 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens. Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy – a world class, state-of-the-art, 140-acre training facility. SIG SAUER is headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, and has more than 1,700 employees across eight locations, and is the largest member of a worldwide business group that includes SIG SAUER GmbH & Co. KG in Germany. For more information about the company and product line visit: sigsauer.com.

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Arizona -(Ammoland.com)- A small shop was being used to make illegal pistols in Sussex, England. The police are said to have discovered the shop because of testing the illegal guns inside the shop. It is possible. It is far more common for such shops to be found by use of informants or sting operations. From telegraph.co.uk:

A large-scale illegal gun factory has been discovered on a Sussex industrial estate, the National Crime Agency has announced.

Investigators responded to what was believed to be gunshots coming from inside what the NCA called a warehouse unit describing itself as a gearbox repair business on an industrial estate in Hailsham, East Sussex.

Officers raided the building on Saturday night and found what they believe to be a “sophisticated” operation producing guns, of which the NCA has subsequently seized around 30.

The National Crime Agency  (NCA) is dedicated to fighting organized crime in the UK. From the NCA:

Our role is to protect the public from the most serious threats by disrupting and bringing to justice those serious and organised criminals who present the highest risk to the UK.

The NCA describes the small shop as a “large scale illegal gun factory”.  The equipment it has is common in millions of hobbyist basements and garages in the United States. Hundreds of thousands of small businesses have far better and more extensive machine tools in the United States.

In the UK, a former shop teacher explained that such machinery is very common, and is being sold surplus, inexpensively, as the industrial school shops are being shut down.

The language used may seem a little strange to anyone familiar with engineering and metalworking. Perhaps the speaker was trying to make it understandable to a journalist. From telegraph.co.uk:

“Every engineering workshop around the country that use shaping metal in their trade will have a lathe like this one. It's used to to manipulate metal, make it rounded.

“It would also be used to create the slots for bullets in the cylinder of an older, traditional handgun and would be used to form the barrel of a gun.

“The milling machine – the machine on the right – would be used to very accurately create grooves on the outside of the gun.”

The machines are old tech, of course. They form parts by removing material, as opposed to 3D printing, which forms parts by adding material. The Bridgeport milling machine would have been made in Connecticut. If it was part of lend-lease during WWII, it appears to have been upgraded to Computer Numerical Control (CNC). Bridgeport started making mills in 1938.

With proper maintenance, such tools have a very long productive life. The making of pistols in a small shop is light usage. The machines would not wear out for many decades.

Machines such as these have been used in making firearms for 150 years.  Production from other small shops sources in Pakistan, India, the Philippines, and Nigeria, indicate this shop could produce 20-30 pistols a month, if manned by 2-4 people.

Production would be facilitated if small parts were obtained elsewhere. Springs and pins could be sub-contracted without much risk, or smuggled in with little risk of detection.

High-quality finish and heat treatment is unnecessary for criminal use, but might result in a higher price in the underground economy.

©2018 by Dean Weingarten: Permission to share is granted when this notice is included.

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About Dean Weingarten:

Dean Weingarten has been a peace officer, a military officer, was on the University of Wisconsin Pistol Team for four years, and was first certified to teach firearms safety in 1973. He taught the Arizona concealed carry course for fifteen years until the goal of constitutional carry was attained. He has degrees in meteorology and mining engineering, and recently retired from the Department of Defense after a 30 year career in Army Research, Development, Testing, and Evaluation.

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Jackson, TN (Ammoland.com) – Blue August, LLC, a creative marketing and public relations firm specializing in the outdoors industry, is proud to announce a new relationship with ArachniGRIP, creator and manufacturer of the innovative Slide Spider adhesive slide grip.

“We are proud to start this new relationship with Blue August,” says Robert Biedenbach of ArachniGRIP®. “They are a great fit for our company, and we are confident that working together is the perfect opportunity for our brand to grow and prosper.”

Blue August will assist ArachniGRIP in public and media relations through brand awareness, product promotion and industry presence. Blue August will draft and distribute product announcements and other company news, find and place product evaluation opportunities, and serve as a mediator between the company and media representatives.

Josh Sykes of Blue August adds, “We are looking forward to a great relationship with ArachniGRIP®. They offer a unique product line that is both inventive and practical. We are excited to share this company and their products with the firearms and outdoors community.”

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Bob Shell reviews the Ruger American Ranch Rifle in 7.62×39 and does some comparison testing of 7.62×39 ammunition in this Ruger bolt action rifle.

USA – -(AmmoLand.com)- Of all the assault rifle rounds the AK 47 in the 7.62 X 39 is with a doubt the most successful.

While the idea wasn’t new, a tank mechanic designed it during WW ll. The AK-47 was intended to be reliable, so tolerances were not tight. It has a well-deserved reputation for reliability. During the Viet Nam war, some American soldiers dropped their AR rifles and used the AK 47 as they were more reliable during that time.

There have been 30 or 40 million of AK variants produced, and it is still widely used today by various countries. It was designed by Mikhail Kalashnikov who was a tank mechanic and while recovering from some injuries designed the AK-47. Today in spite of some nations calling them obsolete they are still widely used. Since ammo is cheap and plentiful why not use them. The rifles are rugged and reliable not to mention handy to carry, and they will be around for a long time.

Ruger American Ranch Rifle in 7.62×39

There are some commercial versions available including a few bolt action rifles. I am a fan of the bolt action rifle so when Ruger brought out the Ruger American Rifle Ranch in 7.62×39, I obtained one since it should be more flexible especially with reduced and lead bullet loads. I have worked with the AK’s in the past and was surprised at how well they worked, and the bolt action rifle should be even more flexible. For info on the Ruger rifle go to http://ruger.com/ for info. The original AK rifles have loose tolerances which is one of the reasons that they are so reliable. Accuracy may suffer, but all of the AKs that I have shot gave at least decent accuracy some more.

The rifle is FDE ( flat dark earth ) colored with a 16.12” barrel and has a threaded cap to allow a silencer to be installed where legal. There are no sights but has a scope rail which makes it convenient to mount a scope. The barrel has a 1 in 10” twist which will allow using heavy bullets. Without a scope, it weighs 5.9 LBS. There are extra 10 and 20 round magazines which can be purchased on the Ruger website. The magazine that comes with it is a 5-round model, and it leaves something to be desired. You can’t close the bolt on an empty magazine unless you push the plate down much like the old Mausers. It is an easy fix, and I am puzzled as to why they made such a magazine. With ammo, it works ok, but if I were going to use it for serious purposes, I would buy extras. The trigger is adjustable. The bolt has a 70-degree lift and has the usual extractor and ejector both proven designs. It has power bedding and a soft recoil pad as well as a sling and swivels. It has a convenient tang safety. Suggested retail is $599.00 ( less online )

We have shot it over a period with no mechanical issues. It has digested bullets from 78 to 220 grains. Like various other guns, the Ruger American Ranch Rifle is flexible and can have many uses for someone who handloads and isn’t afraid to experiment. Of course, that doesn’t mean that you can make a 308 out of it as it doesn’t have the powder capacity. With a scope accuracy is reasonable, some large game can be harvested. Like any firearm it has limits, and as long as you keep that in mind the rifle will give good results.

I received a Trijicon Accupower Scope 3-9X40mm for the rifle which should be a great addition. Trijicon makes a good variety of sights and scopes including iron and archery sights. The Trijicon riflescope is an excellent choice as it offers excellent optics with a clear picture in good or poor light. With that combo hog hunting would be good at night with a good shot placement getting game should be relatively easy. I have used a number of their products including night sites and they always work well.

Inceptor Polycase 3-9X40mm

The Inceptor company makes both loaded ammo and bullets for reloading. They are unique as they are a composite mixture of copper and some resin.

They are lighter than standard and produce higher than average speeds. They have various uses, and I have written about them elsewhere.

If you are looking for something unique, I would give these a try. For instance, a 90-grain ARX is the same size as a typical 150-grain spitzer. The load for the AK fed flawlessly and cycled which might make that a good home defense rifle.

For info go to www.inceptorammo.com/project/inceptor-arx/

I have shot many more loads than are listed below because of space. Sierra sent me some of their .311 bullets, and as usual, they are among the most accurate slugs available. With the Ruger 5 shot 1” groups at 100 yards are pretty easy to obtain.

Careful load development and a good shooter will reduce that group size even more. There are many brands of quality bullets available, but if accuracy is my primary goal, then I usually look for a Sierra bullet if available.

For info, you can go to www.sierrabullets.com/index.cfm for a listing of their many products.

There is a good selection of ammo and reloading components, and of 3-9X40mm military ammo is still relatively cheap.

Since this can be a real handy utility rifle, I included some reduced loads and some of the new powders available. With good handloads, you are ready for deer size game and plenty of pests and small game. One thing I found that some cases have small rifle primers while most have the larger variety. For consistent loads, they should be separated. Hodgdon Powder Company has introduced some new powders from IMR. They own the company, and they brought out some new Enduron and Flake powders some work well in this and similar rounds. I would suggest giving them a try. With proper loads, they perform very well and burn cleanly. For info on their products and loading data go to www.hodgdon.com.

The 220-grain cast bullet can give surprising penetration because of its high sectional density and won’t expand much in most materials. It would be a nice load for a suppressor. If you want a real light bullet to try, the 71gr FMJ meant for the 32 autos. I put a cannelure in it to hold it in place and since it is a jacketed slug high velocity are obtainable. The cast is used for small game and pests and can work well at moderate speeds. A 125 or 150-grain soft nose would be useful for deer at medium ranges. I wouldn’t use it on large deer or bear through a correctly placed bullet do the job.

A couple of examples on what the 7.62×39 can do. A 123-gr spire point at the muzzle is 2000 FPS and at 100 yards will still be doing 185 FPS giving 935 FT-LBS of energy which puts it at nearly 1000 FT LBS which some shooters consider at the minimum amount of energy to reliably harvest a deer successfully.

A 150-grain spire point at 1900 muzzle velocity will still be traveling at 1720 FPS at 100 yards. Muzzle energy at the muzzle will be 1202 while at 100 yards will be 985. Therefore, you will have a 100-yard deer gun. If you go for a flat point or round nose a 170 grain at 1600 FPS at the muzzle will be going at 1450 at 100 yards. Muzzle energy will be 966 while at 100 yards will check in at 779. That would be minimal for deer. You might get more expansion, but you would be pushing it. Before going hunting with any rifle, you should be able to understand its limits to avoid wounding instead of harvesting it successfully.

You can go to most bullet websites and get recommendations on weight and type of bullets for the game you are hunting. In spite of what you might hear the 7.62×39 is not the equal of a 30-30.

Double Tap Ammo provided some samples for this test, and as usual, it was accurate and gave the advertised velocities. I have used their ammo in many calibers and always had good results. If you haven’t tried it, I would suggest giving it a try. They have many calibers and selection of loads for more info go to www.doubletapammo.net. If you don’t hand load and want some excellent high performance with Double Tap, you are in luck.

In the Ruger American Ranch Rifle in 7.62×39 you have a versatile rifle in a compact package. You can cover a lot of territory, and you can put a 22-caliber bullet on the plastic sleeve. I haven’t tried it in this gun, but if you can develop an accurate load, then you have a nice varmint load. It may take some work, but the most worthwhile projects do.

The Ruger American Ranch Rifle in 7.62×39 is a handy carry around truck rifle much like the Ruger model 77 in .357 which is another neat gun while versatile doesn’t have the range of the 7.62 X 39 round. Based on quite a bit of shooting I would give this and the Trijicon scope a thumbs up. This setup will always have a place in my rack.

About Bob Shell

A Custom Reloader of Obsolete and Antique Ammo. Bob Shell, writes about the subject of Guns, Ammo, Shooting and Related Subjects. Visit: www.bobshellsblog.blogspot.com.

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One of the largest nationwide sporting good buying groups, NBS, will hold their semi-annual market in Fort Worth, Texas, Aug. 28 – 31, 2018.

Fredericksburg, Texas (Ammoland.com) – Cimarron Firearms, a leader in authentic replicas from America’s Old West, will be exhibiting at the upcoming Nation’s Best Sports (NBS) Fall Market, held at the Fort Worth Convention Center in Fort Worth, Texas, Aug. 28 – 31, 2018. The annual event, featuring the latest in fishing, camping, paddle and water sports, apparel and footwear, accessories and hunting and shooting sports, marks the beginning of the fall buying season for companies specializing in firearms, ammunition, shooting accessories and hunting products.

NBS is a nationwide sporting goods buying group established in 1956. NBS helps members and vendors grow and become profitable by providing independently owned retailers the ability to effectively compete through purchasing, marketing and service opportunities. NBS has as its membership core over 350 retail members representing over 1,200 store fronts in the US, Canada and Puerto Rico. At the 2018 upcoming event in Fort Worth, Texas, approximately 250 of the retailers will be on hand participating in the fall market.

Cimarron Firearms will have on hand their popular 1860 Henry rifles, the 1866 Yellowboys in a variety of models, including the Trapper and Pawnee Carbine, plus the 1873 Winchester rifle series and many of their revolvers including the Evil Roy SAA, the Model P’s, Thunderers, Lightnings, the Bad Boy, Cimarron’s hybrid of Old West and New West revolver, and a few new models for the 2019 season.

“The NBS Show is the start of the buying season and gives us a great start leading up to SHOT Show,” Bryce Wayt, vice president of retail operations for Cimarron Firearms explained. “Plus, it gives us an opportunity to visit and catch up with many of the independent retailers that have stocked Cimarron Firearms for years and meet new potential customers.”

For more information on Cimarron Firearms and accessories, visit www.cimarron-firearms.com.

About Cimarron Firearms:

Cimarron is recognized as the leader in quality and authenticity in replica firearms. For the past 35 years, Cimarron has worked continuously to perfect the authentic detail, fit, finish and function of our line of frontier firearms. There is no other firearm that is near equal in value, strength, reliability and authentic detail as is the line from Cimarron Firearms Co.

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