Category: Gear
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Browning X-Bolt Review
TGR is currently conducting a long-term field test of the Browning X-Bolt. Specifications: .25-06 caliber. 24″ free-floating barrel with a 1 in 10 twist. Satin finish walnut stock – very traditional look. 6 lbs 14 oz. Detachable magazine. Browning’s adjustable Feather Trigger.
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Nosler Trophy Grade 280 Ackley Improved Review
The 280 Ackley Improved cartridge has been around for quite some time as a Wildcat. Basically it has the same parent case (30/06) as the 270 Win, 25-06 Rem and of course, the 280 Rem. Ackely Improved means the shoulders are at a 40 degree angle making it hold a few grains more powder than…
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Tikka T3 Lite .270 WSM
Tikka T3: I was looking for a new deer rifle and kind of approached it differently this time. The first thing I did was to study the ballistic tables and the .270WSM really stood out. This cartridge can push a 140gr bullet at 3,100 fps – flat shooting. At 300 yards (with a 200 yard…
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Night Vision requirements for hog hunting
I see it is time for me to render a comprehensive NVD evaluation for you guys. I am happy to do that. Let’s start with requirements: 1) Do you really need high resolution…enough so that you can tell the difference between a small pig and a raccoon, or a huge hog and a calf, at…