Today, we feature your intrepid SOFREP Managing Editor going prone during Range Day at SHOT Show 2024 in Las Vegas.

I’m firing “The Hitsville,” a 24″ 6.5mm Creedmoor bolt action rifle manufactured by Detroit Gun Works.

The action of the bolt was as smooth as butter, and even though I’m a bit rusty, I had no issue plinking the 960-meter gong target. It’s a satisfying feeling.

This firearm is a finely tuned instrument, not surprising for a company that also machines parts for the likes of SpaceX and NASA.

 

This baby can be all yours for just under 8 grand.

Many thanks to the knowledgeable and personable folks at Detroit Gun Works for letting me fire their gun. Buy one of these, and you, too, will be poking holes in 1000-meter targets in no time flat.

The Particulars

  • DETROIT GUN WORKS E. HILDALE ACTION
    • 1.0625” x 16 Thread
    • EDM raceways
    • Finish – QPQ finish for wear resistance, corrosion resistance, lubricity, and fatigue strength
    • Integrated lug
    • Integrated scope rail
    • Material – 4340 steel hardened to 45-50rc for superior strength and durability
    • Multi Caliber 3-lug 60-degree bolt throw action
  • DGW 3-LUG BOLT
    • Double ejectors and an M-16 style extractor allow for positive extraction and control of the brass throw after the shot
    • Finish – Ion Bond Diamond Coating for lubricity
    • Material -4340 steel 38-42 Hrc
    • Multi-caliber
  • BARREL
    • 6.5 Creedmoor 1-8 Twist
    • Premium Schneider P5 (radius shoulder rifling) 26” Heavy Palma barrel
  • CHASSIS
    • MDT ACC Elite Chassis System, toolless adjustments, full Arca rail, adjustable thumb rest, accessory mounts, barricade stop, adjustable vertical grip. The best there is!
  • TRIGGER
    • TriggerTech Diamond Rem 700 Trigger flat straight trigger shoe, zero creep trigger set to 2.5#
  • BRAKE
    • Area 419 Hellfire Self Timing Muzzle Brake, in black Nitride finish.
  • PACKAGING
    • Custom Detroit Gun Works SKB Hard rifle case rifle case
  • MAGAZINE
    • (2) MDT Metal AICS 10-round magazine without plate featuring the DGW logo.
  • WEIGHT
    • 7lb 14oz