Barrett MRAD Covert Bolt-Action Rifle

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Barrett MRAD Covert bolt-action rifle

The Barrett MRAD is a modular, multi-caliber bolt-action precision rifle with a folding stock and a quick-change barrel system. The MRAD Covert version is built to be compact and discreet while retaining long-range accuracy.

Key features

  • Modular and multi-caliber: swap barrels and components to change the rifle.
  • Folding stock: easier to carry and store.
  • Quick-change barrel system: convert the rifle without a gunsmith.
  • Covert version: compact and discreet while keeping long-range accuracy.

Gear

Pair a rifle like this with a top-quality scope from OpticsPlanet, match ammo from Natchez, and tools and cleaning supplies from Brownells.

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Barrett .50 BMG at 1,000 Yards

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Barrett .50 BMG at 1,000 yards

The .50 BMG is one of the most powerful rifle cartridges available to civilians, and a Barrett rifle in this chambering is a legend at long range. One trigger pull at 1,000 yards makes for absolute thunder.

What it takes to shoot at 1,000 yards

  • Solid fundamentals: position, breathing and trigger control matter even more at distance.
  • Quality optics: a scope with enough elevation and clear glass.
  • Read the wind: small wind errors become big misses at 1,000 yards.
  • A safe range: a .50 BMG needs a range rated for it and a safe backstop.

Gear

Compare long-range scopes and rangefinders at OpticsPlanet, and use ShellShock electronic hearing protection, since this cartridge is very loud. Get tools and cleaning supplies at Brownells.

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Everyone’s Wrong About the Glock 10mm OSight X

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Glock 10mm with an OSight X red dot

The Glock 10mm is already a handful, so I went ahead and threw an OSight X on it. Overkill? Maybe. Necessary? Probably not. Effective? That is what we are finding out. In this video, I run a Glock 10mm with the OSight X and break down recoil, dot tracking, durability and real-world shootability.

What we test

  • Recoil: does a red dot make sense on a hard-recoiling 10mm?
  • Dot tracking: can you follow the dot through recoil?
  • Durability: does it hold up to 10mm recoil?
  • Shootability: is the setup easier or harder to shoot?

This setup has opinions divided, so watch the full test and decide for yourself.

Gear

Compare more pistol red dots at OpticsPlanet, find 10mm ammo at Natchez and True Shot Ammo, and get holsters and cleaning supplies at Brownells. Use ShellShock electronic hearing protection.

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New Prevail Bolt-Action Rifle

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Franklin Armory Prevail bolt-action rifle

Franklin Armory is best known for AR-style rifles, and the Prevail is its first-ever bolt-action rifle. This video is a look at the new Prevail.

What to look for in a first-generation rifle

  • Accuracy and consistency: check group size with several loads.
  • Fit and finish: look at the stock, action and trigger.
  • Support: consider parts and accessory availability.

Gear

Compare scopes at OpticsPlanet, find ammo at Natchez and True Shot Ammo, and get tools and cleaning supplies at Brownells.

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Tommy Gun | Thompson Sub Machine Gun

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The Thompson submachine gun: the Tommy Gun

The Thompson submachine gun, or Tommy Gun, is one of the most famous firearms of the 20th century. Chambered in .45 ACP, it served in World War II and became an icon of the Prohibition era.

Key facts

  • Cartridge: .45 ACP.
  • Service: used in World War II.
  • Cultural icon: forever linked with the Prohibition era.

Legal note

Submachine guns are regulated under the National Firearms Act. Check your local laws on regulated firearms before you buy or shoot one.

Gear

Find .45 ACP ammo at True Shot Ammo and Natchez, get cleaning supplies at Brownells, and use ShellShock electronic hearing protection around loud guns.

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The New Remington 700 Alpha 1: Redemption or Repeat?

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The new Remington 700 Alpha 1: redemption or rip-off?

The new Remington 700 Alpha 1 is here, but did Remington finally do it right? I take it to the range, test accuracy and build quality, and see if this upgraded 700 is truly the comeback rifle hunters have been waiting for.

What we check

  • Accuracy: group size with the same ammo.
  • Build quality: the action, stock and trigger.
  • Value: price against what you get.

Gear

Compare scopes at OpticsPlanet, find hunting ammo at Natchez and True Shot Ammo, and get tools and cleaning supplies at Brownells.

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Sterling SMG is Awesome

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The Sterling SMG

The Sterling submachine gun is a British 9mm SMG that served from the 1950s onward, replacing the Sten. It is known for its reliability in rough conditions.

Key facts

  • Cartridge: 9mm.
  • Service: from the 1950s onward, replacing the Sten.
  • Reputation: reliable in rough conditions.

Legal note

Submachine guns are regulated under the National Firearms Act. Check your local laws on regulated firearms.

Gear

Find 9mm ammo at True Shot Ammo and Natchez, get cleaning supplies at Brownells, and use ShellShock electronic hearing protection at the range.

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Sten MK2 SMG

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The Sten Mk II submachine gun

The British Sten Mk II is a simple, cheaply made 9mm submachine gun produced in huge numbers during World War II. Its stripped-down design made it easy to manufacture and widely supplied to resistance fighters.

Key facts

  • Cartridge: 9mm.
  • Design: stripped down and easy to build.
  • Production: made in huge numbers during WWII.
  • Use: widely supplied to resistance fighters.

Legal note

Submachine guns are regulated under the National Firearms Act. Follow federal and state law.

Gear

Find 9mm ammo at True Shot Ammo and Natchez, get cleaning supplies at Brownells, and use ShellShock hearing protection at the range.

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Ruger American Ranch Gen 2 Is a Huge Letdown (Here’s Why)

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Ruger American Ranch Gen 2: a huge letdown?

I really wanted to like the Ruger American Ranch Gen 2, but after real range time and hands-on testing, this rifle fell short in several key areas. In this video, I break down what went wrong, what Ruger needs to fix, and whether this rifle is worth your money or one to skip entirely. That is my opinion from my own testing, so compare it with other reviews.

How to judge a budget rifle yourself

  • Test before you commit: shoot one if you can.
  • Compare with alternatives: see our other budget rifle tests.
  • Weigh value: price against performance.

Gear

Compare scopes at OpticsPlanet, find ammo at Natchez and True Shot Ammo, and get tools and cleaning supplies at Brownells.

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Grease Gun Test

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The M3 Grease Gun

The M3 Grease Gun is an American .45 ACP submachine gun adopted in World War II. It was inexpensive to make and earned its nickname because it resembles a mechanic’s grease gun.

Key facts

  • Cartridge: .45 ACP.
  • Adopted: during World War II.
  • Design: inexpensive to manufacture.
  • Nickname: named for its resemblance to a grease gun.

Legal note

Submachine guns are regulated under the National Firearms Act. Follow federal and state law.

Gear

Find .45 ACP ammo at True Shot Ammo and Natchez, get cleaning supplies at Brownells, and use ShellShock hearing protection at the range.

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