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      The Rock River Arms BT-3 Precision and Daniel Defense DD5V3 represent the amalgamation of the best improvements made in AR10 rifle design.
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    WIN a Custom Walther PPK Pistol From Our Sister Site, BallisticMag.com!

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    Scope ring and mount choices for long-range shooting.

    7 of the Best Scope Ring Options, Mounts for Any Rifle on the Market

    Shooting the Tikka T3x TAC A1.
    Tactical Life June/July 2019

    The Tikka T3x TAC A1 Provides Most ‘Bang for Buck’ for Precision Rifles

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    Why Your Carbine Needs a Reliable Backup Iron Sight and How to Use It

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    Tactical Life March 2019

    Exclusive Look at a Gun-Ready, Upgraded Toyota FJ Cruiser

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    Tactical Life March 2019

    Testing the New 300 Norma Mag Round Being Used by SOCOM

    Victrix Armaments scorpio review, lead
    Gun Annual 2019

    Victrix Armaments Rifles Are Insane and the Scorpio Might Be Its Best

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    224 Valkyrie Round
    Modern Guns 2019

    Is the .224 Valkyrie Round Just Another Fast and Furious .223?

    With so much hype surrounding the launch of the new 224 Valkyrie round, we tested loads from Federal and Nosler out to 1,300 yards.

    Multi-Caliber Suppressor
    Tactical Life November/December 2018

    TESTED: Silent Legion Multi-Caliber Suppressor Kit

    With adapters ranging from 5.56mm NATO to .300 Win.Mag., the lightweight Silent Legion Multi-Caliber Suppressor Kit is incredibly versatile.

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    HEX Optics Dragonfly red dot, pistol view
    HEX Dragonfly: New Reflex Sight Runs on Pistols, Rifles & Shotguns
    U.S. Air Force pilots get a solid self-defense package in the Cry Havoc GAU-5A.
    Cry Havoc GAU-5A: A Hands-On Look at the Air Force’s Backup Weapon
    When a trainee dropped an M67 grenade during training, the instructor had to save the day.
    That Time a Trainee Dropped an M67 Frag Grenade in a Training Bunker
    CWO4 Dave Tomlinson, infantry weapons officer at Marine Corps Systems Command, demonstrates the Squad Common Optic attached to the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle, Feb. 10, aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. The SCO is an improved optic that improves target acquisition and probability of hit with infantry assault rifles. Marine Corps Systems Command began fielding the system to infantry and infantry-like units this year.
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    Follow Through Consulting
    Tactical Life November/December 2018

    Trainer Spotlight: Buck Doyle & Follow Through Consulting Stand Out

    A retired Marine, with 17 years of experience in special operations, Bronze Star recipient Buck Doyle of Follow Through Consulting is legit.

    CMMG Banshee AR Pistol
    Black Guns 2019

    GUN TEST: CMMG MkG Banshee AR Pistol in .45 ACP

    Whether for home defense, vehicle carry or affordable practice gun, the CMMG MkG Banshee AR Pistol packs considerable innovation into a compact platform.

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    LWRC International Bench
    Black Guns 2019

    GUN TEST: Return of the LWRC International REPR MKII

    Lighter than its predecessor, the LWRC International REPR MKII adds upgraded components and professional-grade parts to its piston-driven platform.

    Armageddon Gear Tom Fuller
    Tactical Life August/September 2018

    Meet Tom Fuller: The Brains & Brawn Behind Armageddon Gear

    Tom Fuller, a decorated U.S. Army Ranger and top-tier long-range competition shooter, brings a lifetime of professional experience to Armageddon Gear

    Wilson Combat Super Sniper Field
    Black Guns 2019

    The Wilson Combat Super Sniper Packs Serious Long-Range Punch

    Chambered in Federal's smoking-fast .224 Valkyrie, the Wilson Combat Super Sniper is poised to become a go-to choice for long-range competition

    Leupold Mark 5HD Field
    Tactical Life May/June 2018

    The Leupold Mark 5HD Series Delivers Pro-Level Optics for Marksmen

    With upgraded features, the rugged Leupold Mark 5HD series of riflescopes is built to meet rigorous demands of the working professional

    Beretta APX Combat Profile Right

    Would the Beretta APX Combat Be an Effective Military Pistol?

    Designed to accommodate both red dot sights and muzzle devices, the tough, soft-shooting Beretta APX Combat comes ready for duty

    US Army 6.8mm Round, Next Generation Squad Weapons, M249 SAW

    What Will the Next-Gen US Army 6.8mm Round Look Like?

    Will the rumor mill in full swing, we break down what the US Army 6.8mm General Purpose cartridge for the Next Generation Squad Weapons will likely be.

    FN SCAR 20S Review, FN SCAR, aim

    WATCH: First Range Test of the Civilian-Ready FN SCAR 20S Rifle

    Hitting the range with the all-new FN SCAR 20S, a purpose-built precision rifle and nearly identical civilian variant of the US military's MK20.

    FN SCAR 20S Review, FN SCAR, right

    FIRST LOOK: The FN SCAR 20S Is Coming to the Civilian Market

    Based on the US military's MK20 Sniper Support Rifle, the FN SCAR 20S is a civilian variant that doesn’t disappoint at long range.

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