Recently, Sturm Ruger & Company issued a Safety Bulletin on the highly touted new Ruger Precision Rifle (RPR). This safety bulletin only affects a certain batch of the Ruger Precision Rifles manufactured so far, so owners will need to follow the instructions from Ruger to determine if their rifle needs to be examined and fixed. The BlueSheepdog Crew had the … [Read more...]
Christensen Arms New Mesa Lightweight Rifle
Christensen Arms has just announced the release of their Mesa Lightweight Rifle. The Christensen Arms Mesa combines outstanding features with remarkable craftsmanship to produce what appears to be an outstanding and versatile bolt-action rifle. The founders and engineers at Christensen Arms came into the firearms market with dozens of years of Aerospace technology … [Read more...]
Police Firearms: West Coast Majors
BlueSheepDog has received a few requests from our readers asking about what firearms different police agencies have selected for their officers. These requests have not gone unheard, and we have been diligently researching the answers to your questions. In this new series, "Police Firearms", BSD will examine what America's law enforcement officers are carrying on duty … [Read more...]
EOTech Vudo 3.5-18x Rifle Scope
EOTech is well-known for their reflex sights, but at SHOT Show this year EOTech entered into the magnified precision rifle scope market. The EOTech 3.5-18x rifle scope takes on the traditional magnified rifle scope appearance and features. Having a range of magnification from 3.5x on low, all the way to 18x on high is incredibly versatile for just about any situation a … [Read more...]
Ashbury Precision Ordnance RSTA-II Tripod Adapter
Though not a brand new item, the RSTA-II Tripod Adapter from Ashbury Precision Ordnance (APO) is an amazing advancement for serious precision shooters. Marketed as "a versatile field shooting platform for hunters, tactical rifle competitors and professional marksmen", the RSTA-II could be the answer to creating a balanced shooting platform from non-traditional shooting … [Read more...]
Ruger Precision Rifle – SHOT Show Review
When Ruger first announced their new Precision Rifle, I posted an article featuring the incredible upgrades offered at such a reasonable price. However, at the time I had been unable to fire the RPR, so all of the accolades and positive features were just window dressing for the real question - how does it shoot? Well, Ruger must have heard my frustrations, as they offered … [Read more...]
Remington 700 RACS Chassis
The Remington RACS (Remington Accessory Chassis System) is the next generation platform for the venerable Model 700. The new RACS chassis system will likely keep the Remington 700 popular and relevant for decades to come. The Remington 700 is perhaps the most well-known and iconic bolt-action rifle in American history. Over 5 million Remington 700's have been sold to the … [Read more...]
FN SPR Series – Police Sniper Rifles
Fabrique Nationale Herstal (FNH) is one of the most famous and successful firearm manufacturers in the world. FNH rifles and machine guns have been used by dozens of countries on nearly every continent. Always having a very close relationship to the militaries of those countries, FNH has also been making bigger strides to gain an audience with the police forces as well. In the … [Read more...]
Savage Model 11 Scout Rifle
Savage Arms has re-entered the Scout Rifle club with their new Model 11 Scout Rifle. When the first round of popularity for the scout rifle hit, Savage offered the Model 10FCM Scout. The new Model 11 Scout Rifle takes the original idea and adds a few technological advancements to enhance the overall functionality of this iconic rifle. This new Model 11 Scout Rifle is another … [Read more...]
Ruger Precision Rifle – A Sniper’s First Look
Ruger is no stranger to an innovative approach to firearms manufacturing. The company's forward thinking team has produced patented new technology, and dozens of highly reliable firearms. In fact, it was Ruger's non-traditional firearm philosophy, and astute market awareness, that placed Ruger on the fast track to success. Ruger is on fire with new additions to their high … [Read more...]