Archive for Rifles
AmeriGlo SKS NightSight
Posted by: | Comments
AmeriGlo is selling a night sight for the SKS rifle. The AmeriGlo SK-717 is a replacement front sight for the SKS with a tritium insert.
Somehow, I had missed this option when I was looking for a front sight replacement for my Chinese paratrooper model. The sight is a screw-in replacement, and should be a quick swap. I do suggest you get a AK/SKS front sight tool, but you can get by without one.
Ruger Boy Scout 10/22 Rifle
Posted by: | Comments
Ruger is making a limited run of Boy Scout 10/22 rifles. These officially licensed .22 rifles feature rich walnut stocks with laser engravings honoring the Boy Scouts.
Each rifle is factory serialized with the BSA® prefix and includes a commemorative booklet and Boy Scout packaging.
MSRP on these rifles is $479.
Zel Custom Tactilite in .408 CheyTac
Posted by: | Comments
Zel Custom announced they are making a limited run of Tactilite T1 uppers chambered in .408 CheyTac.
As of right now, the uppers are not listed in the Zel Custom web store, but can be ordered by calling them direct at (303) 880-8701.
Ruger SR-556 in 6.8 SPC Announced
Posted by: | Comments
Ruger announced the release of a new SR-556 rifle chambered in 6.8 SPC.
Wow. I knew Ruger was ready to release a new product, but I believed we would be seeing the rumored SR40 pistol, not another rifle.
What I find to be very interesting about this product launch is two-fold. First, Ruger making a major product announcement for a 6.8 SPC rifle really gives this cartridge a big push into the mainstream. Secondly, Ruger has undoubtably sunk a significant portion of their money into this product meaning they believe there is a strong market for this gun.
The Ruger SR-556/6.8 SPC will ship with a five-round magazine and two 20-round magazines. The 16.12″ heavy barrel is chrome lined and has a 1:10 twist. Additionally, the barrel is threaded and outfitted with a regular SR-556 flash suppressor.
TAPCO Intrafuse Handguard for the AR-15
Posted by: | Comments
The TAPCO Intrafuse AR Handguard is a fine alternative to the traditional aluminum quad-rail that many AR-15 owners consider as standard equipment today. The Intrafuse handguard is made of high strength composite material, and has full-length Picatinny rails on the top and bottom with half-length Picatinny rails on both sides.
The bottom and side rails have detachable covers, while the top rail remains open at all times. The covers are made of Santoprene, described as a high strength flexible rubber material, and are designed to be modular to fit the shooter’s desires. The covers can be removed in a matter of seconds, and do not require any tools to do so.
The handguard is designed with numerous ventilation ports to keep the barrel of the rifle from overheating.
Win a Premium AK-47 Stock Set
Posted by: | Comments
Timbersmith is giving away two sets of premium AK-47 furniture. The contest has two drawings: Aug 31, 2010 and December 31, 2010.
New AR’s for SF from S&W
Posted by: | CommentsDefense Review posted information about the new Smith & Wesson AR-15 carbines/short-barreled-rifles (SBR) that were on display at the 2010 Special Operations Forces Industry Conference. According to Defense Review, the new AR’s featured:
- ambidextrous controls
- gas piston system from Adams Arms
- self-lubricating internals
- new desert tan finish
Check out Defense Review for more information.
Limited Edition Jeff Cooper Scout Rifle from Steyr Arms
Posted by: | Comments
Steyr Arms announced the limited edition Jeff Cooper Scout Rifle. The new Steyr is a .308 rifle with a detachable, five-round box magazine. A 2.5X 28mm Leopold Scout scope is attached to the integral top rail via Steyr mounts. The package also ships with a Galco Ching Sling, a Boyt TAC541 soft case, a Boyt H44 hard case, and a hardbound copy of Cooper’s Art Of The Rifle is also included.
Serial numbers begin at JC001, and sequential numbers are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Only 300 will be available. The package has an MSRP of $2,975.
Ruger Survey to Build the Ultimate Predator Rifle
Posted by: | CommentsRuger is running a survey on building the perfect SR-556 for predator hunting. I guess this tells us ‘what’s next’ for Ruger.
TAPCO Intrafuse AR Handguard
Posted by: | Comments
TAPCO produces a fine alternative to the traditional aluminum quad-rail that many AR-15 owners consider as standard equipment today: the TAPCO Intrafuse AR Handguard
The TAPCO handguard is made of high strength composite and has full-length Picatinny rails on the top and bottom with half-length Picatinny rails on both sides to create the quad-rail. The bottom and side rails have detachable covers, while the top rail remains open at all times.
The covers are made of Santoprene, described as a high strength flexible rubber material, and are designed to be modular to fit the shooter’s desires. The covers can be removed in a matter of seconds, and do not require any tools to do so.
The M4 Mission Statement
Posted by: | CommentsI guess everything has to have a mission statement. According to the U.S. Army, this is the M4′s mission statement:
Deter, and if necessary, repel adversaries by enabling individuals and small units to engage targets with accurate, lethal, direct fire.
Another “5.56 NATO Bad” Article?
Posted by: | CommentsThe debate over the effectiveness of the 5.56 NATO cartridge has raged for decades, and the current war in Afghanistan hasn’t changed things. Critics of the 5.56 generally bemoan the lack of “stopping power” and poor long range performance as compared to other rounds like the 7.62×51 (aka .308 Win).
In a Marine Corps Times article (taken from the AP), the debate continues. The article highlights the superior performance of the 7.62 at long ranges in the Afghan mountains (300+ meters). In fact, the author talks about the Afghanis using .303 Enfields and old Mausers to whip the Soviets in the 80′s. I hope follow-up articles don’t suggest equipping out troops with Mosin-Nagant rifles to bridge the “surplus rifle gap.”
