SCAR 16S Performance Review

My SCAR 16s review so far has focused on a broad overview of the weapon. Part two will feature how the SCAR 16s handles, shoots, and feels. The intention of my SCAR 16S review is to give shooters on the fence an accurate explanation of the way the weapon functions and handles. I’m trying to avoid […]

The Long Range Shooting Handbook: A Beginner’s Guide to Precision Rifle Shooting

I’ve shot a lot of rounds in my life.  I was a pretty heavy volume shooter in my teens, chewing through case after case of .223, 7.63×39 and 12ga as well as various handgun calibers.  After I joined the military my volume went up drastically easily pushing tens of thousands of rounds downrange annually.  I was well […]

A Woman’s Guide To Choosing Your First Firearm

When shopping for a firearm, there are many factors that come to play. As a woman, I have a few more things to consider. One of the points I like to emphasize is when purchasing a firearm, don’t let anyone tell you what they “think” fits you best. A lot of times when women go […]

CTS Targets | Range-ready steel

A while ago I started penciling in the idea for an article titled “the expectations of accuracy”.  Without diving all the way in, it’s all about defining your acceptable level of accuracy in training to match your required level of accuracy in the real world.  If you need to hit the vitals on a deer […]

How to clean your rifle like a Marine

“The deadliest weapon in the world is a Marine and his rifle.” General John Pershing, U.S. Army. No matter what their MOS is, every Marine is a rifleman. They are all trained to effectively engage targets out to 500 meters, perform basic battlefield maneuvers, and professionally maintain the standard issue service rifle. This is one of […]

Atibal MROC 3x Optic: A rugged light weight sight

The Atibal MROC (modern rifle optic component) is another entry in the short but growing list of optics based on the same patent as the venerable Trijicon ACOG.  That patent (having lapsed in 2008) has opened up a big niche in the optics market for those who want something close to what the ACOG provides, but without the big […]

Leupold VX-3i LRP 4.5-14x FFP | Precision optic quick-look

Leupold has been a leader in the optics market for many years.  In the past decade, their dominance has come under fire from companies offering less-expensive optics, most of which are made in Japan.  The question many asked: “will Leupold cut corners to try and compete at lower prices, or maintain status as a premium manufacturer?”.  […]

The Recce Rifle

Reconnaissance teams of all different origins have always been centered around the ability to be a minimalist,  highly maneuverable element that can discreetly observe and report on the enemy, providing valuable intelligence for command elements that often dictates when and where the fight takes place. With this mission comes the desire for lightweight and versatile […]

SilencerCo Spectre II Suppressor

The .22 LR caliber firearms aren’t very loud to begin with—add a suppressor to that and you’ve got a very quiet shooter that is perfect for plinking or hunting small game. SilencerCo has yet again produced a quality AND affordable suppressor with the SpectreII. With an MSRP of around $400, what’s not to love? The Spectre […]

ALG Defense Advanced Combat Trigger | Range report

ALG Defense is the sister company to Geissele Automatics.  While the latter has won a hard-earned reputation as a manufacturer of premium AR aftermarket triggers, ALG Defense is warranting attention on their own merits.  Started by Amy Lynn Geissele (hence, ALG) in 2012, ALG Defense brings a pedigree of precision machining and innovation to the world of […]

Steiner M5Xi 1-5x Variable Optic | Initial impressions

“Movement” I whispered quietly while signaling back to my squadmates. We were in a small pre-deployment training center in Texas and the heat was relentless. The movement was across a ridgeline that, if followed, would lead to a small collection of buildings that we were holding. Waves of rising heat distorted the small dots that […]

Watch: Basic professional | Duty AR-15 rifle, M4 setup

In the following video I take a short moment of your time to discuss some of the finer points of setting up a rifle for professional usage. Realize that depending on mission set and a variety of other factors your rifle setup could differ significantly. In any case it can serve as a primer to […]