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CZ600 Alpha Review
The CZ 600 series is a new centerfire, bolt action from CZ. It uses a 3 lug bolt for smaller cartridges and a 6 lug bolt for larger ones, giving it a quick, 60 degree bolt throw and is guaranteed sub-MOA. CZ600 Versions Compared The Alpha is the cheapest version at just under $1000 (as…
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6.5 Swedish vs 6.5 Creedmoor
6.5 Swedish Mauser, or 6.5×55, is the oldest smokeless powder 6.5 cartridge, the OG. It was developed in the early 1890’s. 6.5 Creedmoor is one of the newest 6.5 cartridges being developed in 2007. So how do they compare? Overall: the 6.5 Creedmoor is more efficient and is loaded to higher pressure. It makes the…
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Winchester Model 94 Review
Reviewing the ubiquitous Win 94 is a bit odd but some people might want an overview of what they’re like. The Winchester 94 first came out in, shocker, 1894. Originally chambered in blackpowder cartridges 38-55 and 32-40, it was offered in .30 Winchester Centerfire (AKA 30-30) the year after. This is a very old design…
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150 vs 170 grain for 30-30 Winchester
30-30 Winchester used to be the most popular deer cartridge in the earlier part of the century but its popularity has decreased as we’ve been getting more powerful cartridges in more accurate platforms. But if you’ve still got a Marlin 336 or Winchester 94 in 30-30, you might be wondering whether 150 or 170 grain…
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Buying a Sporterized Mauser
Sporterized Mausers are a pretty inexpensive rifles with very solid actions and tons of aftermarket part availability but there are a few things to watch for. I’m no expert, but I recently got my hands on 4 random Swede Mauser 96’s so I can talk to the differences and what to look for. I got…
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Olight Sigurd Review
The Olight Sigurd is an angled foregrip that’s got a flashlight built in. It uses a built-in battery pack and Olight’s magnetic charging cable. Features/Specs: The Sigurd is installed by sliding it onto your pic rail and then running a bolt through one of the slots. They give you 2 bolts & lock washers in…
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Ternion T870 & T870-1 Review
The Ternion International T870 and T870-1 are Chinese made, Remington 870 clones. At $400-500, they’re more affordable than the Remington 870 Express shotguns that they compete with and they come with more features. These shotguns were sent to me by Ternion International for review. Above: T870 with mag extension added Below: T870-1 without mag extension…
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Cabela’s Covenant AR 1-8 Scope Review
The Cabela’s Covenant AR 1-8×24 scope is an inexpensive LPVO. It comes with a cantilever mount that should let you mount it a bit further forward on a receiver, like you need to do on most AR’s or other flat top sporting rifles. The Good: The Bad: What can you use it for? As a…
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Norinco Type 81 SR Review
The Norinco Type 81 SR is a Chinese made, 7.62×39, semi automatic rifle. A buddy of mine let me review this one. It’s a Type 81 variant (review here) with: That’s about it. I won’t write a long review because it’s largely the same as the regular Type 81. (see my other article on the…
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CZ Bren 2 MS Review
The CZ Bren 2 MS is a semi automatic rifle from the Czech Republic but also made in the US. We were supposed to get some factory-made, long barrel versions in Canada but then this whole Ukrainian/Russian war happened and CZ has been too busy selling rifles to the Ukrainians to bother with making special…
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