Model 700 SPS Tactical in 223 Remington Part 1
Pictured left, in what looks like black and white photography, is the Remington Model 700 SPS Tactical bolt action rifle… in living color. What makes the SPS Tactical unique, within Remington’s line up, is its truncated 20″ heavy barrel, overmolded synthetic stock and tight rifling twist rate. The SPS Tactical […] [Read More]
Winchester's Model 70 Super Grade - Part 2
The more time spent with the Winchester Model 70 Super Grade and the 264 Winchester Magnum, the easier it is to find an appreciation for the combination amongst the crop of 6.5mm, 0.264″ cartridges. Large and moderate capacity 0.264″ caliber cartridges were not new, even in 1958 when the 264 […] [Read More]
Winchester's Model 70 Super Grade - Part 1
“Pre ’64 Winchester” has become a mantra that attempts to define an era of quality Winchester firearms. A very unfortunate and very inaccurate determination, as the Winchester brand has been representative of excellent firearms throughout its history, with current production arguably the best. The less than exciting years for the […] [Read More]
Remington's Model 700 VTR in 243 - Part 2
The Remington Model 700 VTR is currently chambered for five cartridges: 204 Ruger, 223 Remington, 22-250 Remington, 243 Winchester, and 308 Winchester. The first three cartridges are ideal for varmint hunting, the 308 Winchester is the quintessential deer hunter’s cartridge. The 243 Winchester is light enough for varmints, but heavy […] [Read More]
Remington's Model 700 Varmint-Tactical Rifle (VTR) in 243 - Part 1
A while back, Real Guns® reviewed a Remington’s Model 700™ VTR A-TACS™, a camouflaged model chambered for the 308 Winchester. It was an excellent shooter; very accurate and the technical design remains very interesting. This time around we received a VTR chambered for the 243 Winchester and, for me, that […] [Read More]
Browning's A-Bolt Shotgun Hunter 12 Gauge Part 2
The Browning A-Bolt Shotgun project probably could have been wrapped in a single installment, but downfalls of rain, sleet and snow alternated to render the chronograph inoperable or to make posting hundred yard targets a cross country skiing event. Anyway, we finally got a break. Ammunition Type Length Slug Weight […] [Read More]
Browning's A-Bolt Shotgun Hunter 12 Gauge Part 1
Some states, in deference to concerns over the reach of high power rifles and the presence of residential populations and flat topography, have partially, or completely, restricted hunting firearms to shotguns and handguns. The thought is that while both provide short range hunting lethality, neither retain lethality over protracted distances, […] [Read More]
Thompson/Center's Dimension Part 2
It is easy to get sidetracked by the Thompson/Center Dimension’s gadgetry and lose sight of the fact it is shooter’s rifle. Its form and stability haven’t been compromised to make it ultralight, ultra compact or even ultra nifty. Subsequently, the Dimension is one of the best fitting bolt action rifles […] [Read More]
Thompson/Center's Dimension Part 1
If you’re a person who takes photography seriously, you probably own a systems camera; interchangeable lenses, manual control, multiple format capability, accessory view finders, etc… Well, that’s sort of what the Dimension offers a firearm enthusiast, a systems firearm that can be tailored to many mainstream applications. This is something […] [Read More]
Remington's Model 700 Mountain SS Part 2
Retail Ammo By Grains and Velocity Brand 139/140 150 156 160 165 Cor-Bon 3000 – – – – Federal 2990 2890 – – – Hornady 3090 – – – – HSM 2800 – – – – Norma – – 2790 – – Nosler – – – 2775 – Remington 3000 […] [Read More]