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]
Remington's Model 700 Mountain SS Part 1
This was probably the most difficult project of the year. The rifle and cartridge were easy, it was getting this floating rifle shot that drove me nuts… I know, short ride. Anyway, glad to be attempting to get out from under the 8 million pieces of email that began with […] [Read More]
The Marlin Firearms Company, Ilion, New York
This is the fourth Marlin 1895 Guide Gun we’ve reviewed in the past six years. The first was assembled in the Marlin North Haven, CT plant, the second and third were assembled from Marlin inventory at the Remington Ilion, New York Plant. All were barrel stamped, “The Marlin Firearms Company […] [Read More]
CZ's 75 Shadow T-SA Part 2
I am not a competitive shooter, which means I am not qualified to comment on the CZ 75 Shadow T-SA’s performance within that context. In fact, anyone much below a national champion would be commenting on their own shooting skills rather than the Shadow’s potential… except on Facebook, where firearm […] [Read More]
CZ's 75 Shadow T-SA Part 1
Overview The CZ 75 Shadow T-SA is intended for use in USPSA Limited, USPSA Limited 10, Bullseye (NRA/CMP Conventional Pistol), NRA Action Pistol – Metallic Sight Firearm, and IDPA ESP competition. The basic CZ pistol originates in the Czech Republic, however, fitting competition parts, finesse assembly and tuning of every […] [Read More]