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Dynamic Research Predator 176 Grain Projectile

Category : Ballistics, Long Range, Reloading

09 Jan 2011

Posted by : David Kynoch

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The Predator Projectile from Dynamic Research is designed to take the 308 Winchester to the next level.

While I was at an NRA Regional Long Range F-Class match in Missoula, MT I met a man named Stephen Damron with Dynamic Research LLC. He was shooting a 308 Winchester with an unusual bullet. I asked him more about it and found  that he was shooting a monolithic lathe turned projectile that he is producing from a proprietary copper alloy. It was designed by a man in Australia named Bruce Wellington. Dynamic Research has bought the rights to produce and manufacture his design in the US. It weighs 176 grains and has an advertised BC of .590.

A major feature of these bullets is an 

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New Sightron SIII Scope Models

Category : Long Range, Optics, Tactical

03 Jan 2011

Posted by : True Pearce

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New for 2011 – Sightron announces a new lineup of SIII Long Range scopes. The new scopes will continue to have the superb optics Sightron is known for as well as their Exactrack system. The new models feature Mil-Dot Reticles that adjust in centimeters and MOA Reticles that adjust in MOA. The 8-32×56 Target Dot has been updated to have a 1/8 MOA Target Dot and 1/8 MOA Turrets. The other major change to the new models is the elimination of the dust cap on the turrets and tighter, stiffer, more positive turret adjustments.

2011 Sightron MOA/MOA Long Range Scope.

The new Sightron scopes will be available in March.  We will be reviewing these new scopes when they become available so check back for a complete write-up.

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Glock G22 Gen 4 Cold Weather Test (-5°F)

Category : Handguns, Self Defense, Video

04 Dec 2010

Posted by : True Pearce

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Many people are still questioning whether the Glock Gen 4 is as reliable as the Gen 3. I’m still putting rounds through the Glock Gen 4 G22 we reviewed and have yet to have any kind of reliability problem. I haven’t been using expensive ammunition either. Most of what has gone through the gun has been handloads or the cheapest stuff you can buy at Wal-Mart. The gun has not ever been cleaned, oiled, or greased.

For Thanksgiving we traveled to Eastern Idaho to celebrate the Holiday. Eastern Idaho had experienced some cold weather and so I thought it would be a good opportunity to see if cold weather could cause a malfunction in the Gen 4.

The gun was placed in the snow for 12 hours. The gun was intentionally loaded with a round in the chamber so the slide wouldn't need to be racked to shoot the gun.

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Holster 101- Explorations

Category : Cases/Scabbards/Holsters, Handguns, Self Defense

23 Nov 2010

Posted by : R.K. Campbell

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This is a pancake style from Rhome DesBiens. Stitching and finish are flawless.

Over the years I have used, reviewed and tested literally hundreds of holsters. The classic
designs such as the Milt Sparks Summer Special became classics because they work. This is
attributable to superior design and execution. Others are beautifully made of the finest material but
not worth a hoot for actual carry and use. Others are crude to look at but the get the job done. I

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Reduced 308 Cast Bullet Loads for Long Range Practice

Category : Ballistics, Bipods, Long Range, Reloading, Rifles, Tactical

16 Nov 2010

Posted by : David Kynoch

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In the early 1900’s it was common to do a lot of what was referred to as Gallery Practice. This is shooting on a short range, usually indoors, with reduced loads out of the exact same rifle that is going to be shot at long range. Townsend Whelen who was captain of the US Army Infantry Rifle Team during this same time period talks about this type of practice in a pamphlet he wrote for the military called Suggestions to Military Rifleman. These loads were often loaded with cast bullets and fast pistol powder. The range they were shot at was generally 50 yards.

To practice I use a light cast bullet load with 13 grains of 2400 in a 308 case and a bullet cast out of a Lee 173 grain mold. Commercial Cast bullets such as those from The Oregon Trail Bullet Company can also be used if the shooter doesn’t have the means to cast his own.

It is important that the long range shooter becomes as

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3 Days 3 Bucks

Category : Hunting

12 Nov 2010

Posted by : Jesse Johnson

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I checked the wind for the third time and finally felt comfortable that it wasn’t going to change. I was sure that the buck was here somewhere. I continued to slowly sneak along the trail praying that I wouldn’t step on a stray twig or dead leaf blowing my opportunity. Suddenly, I caught movement ahead of me and I froze. In a ravine about 60yrds ahead, the head and antlers of a buck slowly came into view. Instantly I knew this was the buck….

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