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338 ARC? Why the heck would I want that?

May 28th 2025

338 ARC? Why the heck would I want that?

That is the right question to ask. The 338 ARC is an extremely specialized cartridge designed to fix what is wrong with current subsonic offerings. Read on to see if this new cartridge would be a wast …
How long should your barrel be?

May 20th 2025

How long should your barrel be?

How long should your barrel be? Wait…..let’s think this through. Unfortunately, the rush to use suppressors has led many manufacturers to sell rifles with barrels that are way too short …
Specter Works Project #1 is Here!

Apr 3rd 2025

Specter Works Project #1 is Here!

Specter Works Project #1, 2025 is HERE! We took a lot of time coming up with our first Specter Works project. It had to be cool, unique, useful, accurate, and use something to the firearms and h …
7 PRC or 7 Backcountry?

Feb 25th 2025

7 PRC or 7 Backcountry?

That is the question. Wow, the new 7 Backcountry is getting lots of attention. We have tested velocity out of different barrel lengths and hunted Nilgai Antelope with it already. The 7 …
7mm Backcountry is here!

Jan 8th 2025

7mm Backcountry is here!

7mm Back CountryHave you heard of the new 7mm Back Country that Federal has just launched?Vista Outdoors was kind enough to send reamers, head space gauges, and ammunition for early testing.There is a …