Remington announced the release of its new Model 700 in 6.5 Creedmoor. This new Model 700 will also be outfitted with the Magpul rifle chassis that is gaining in popularity for its lightweight design, and enhanced features that provide the modularity to fit a wide range of shooters. The continued expansion of 6.5 Creedmoor has been one of the biggest news items in the rifle … [Read more...]
Sig Sauer Whiskey 5 Rifle Scopes Deliver!
Sig Sauer had their U.S. Army's Modular Handgun System (MHS) contract, worth up to $580 million over 10 years. Everything we've seen and heard about the Whiskey 5 rifle scopes is proving to be very positive in deed. The Whiskey 5 line of scopes really benefits from combining outstanding high-end features and magnification ranges, with mid to low high-end pricing. … [Read more...]
U.S. Optics Adds B-Series Rifle Scopes
U.S. Optics was ready at SHOT Show this year with (3) new rifle scopes. Their new B-Series rifle scopes are packed with outstanding features that truly separate high-end glass from ordinary rifle scopes. I was able to talk with U.S. Optics marketing representative Maggie, and she described the technological advancements of the U.S Optics B-Series scopes. The new U.S. Optics … [Read more...]
New G2 Research Trident .308 Cartridge
G2 Research has just announced the release of their new Trident .308 round. The Trident will incorporate several G2 Research innovations in bullet design, and will come in the lighter 150-grain bullet weight. Though particularly designed for big game hunting, the G2 Research Trident is a cartridge with serious law enforcement sniper applications as well. G2 Research is a … [Read more...]
Styrka S7 2.5-15×50 Mil-Dot Scope
The Styrka S7 2.5-15x50mm rifle scope is a feature-packed option that could provide budget-strapped departments a viable police sniper scope for nearly half the cost of many competitors. Styrka scopes may not be as well-known to law enforcement shooters, but are gaining recognition by hunters for their clarity, durability and accuracy. Styrka means "strong" in Swedish, and the … [Read more...]
New Nightforce SHV 4-14×50 F1 Rifle Scope
This year at SHOT Show Nightforce announced the new SHV 4-14x50 F1 rifle scope. The SHV stands for Shooter, Hunter, and Varminter, and this is a first focal plane scope. Nightforce is one of the most respected rifle optics companies in the world. They may not have the tenure of Leupold, Schmidt & Bender, Swarovski, and the likes, but their absolute dedication to high … [Read more...]
Proper Sniper Rifle Maintenance
The students had all been indoctrinated in a rather unusual method of cleaning their rifles. It was unusual in that it was totally ineffective (more on this later). To make a bad situation worse, one of my students had recently attended a state sponsored “seminar” which took police snipers out to the 1000 yard line and had them shoot. In my usual sensitive manner, I pointed out … [Read more...]
FN Special Police Rifle Review: Ready for Duty
Law enforcement agencies looking to equip their police snipers have an advantage these days. With the advent of contemporary police sniper training and a focus on better equipment, there is considerable competition coming forward from the factories to outfit the law enforcement professional. I recently evaluated the FN Special Police Rifle (SPR). My initial impression out of … [Read more...]
Steyr SSG 08 Sniper Rifle Review
Most of those who recognize the name Steyr immediately think of the Steyr AUG series rifles with their unique European minded design that sets them apart from most patrol rifles used in the United States. That design creates a very sleek profile that places the rifle’s magazine to the rear of the trigger assembly and generates a profile like no other. Designed to meet … [Read more...]