The USMC M40 Sniper Rifle: A Useful Life?

Next year, the Marine Corps will celebrate the 50th birthday of an old friend: the 7.62x51mm M40 sniper rifle. Like most 49-year-olds, this old warhorse has been through a lot. Born in the early days of the Vietnam War, the first variant was a far cry from today’s M40A5. The …

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The Last Big Bore Game Rifle

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Well, certainly it is not in fact the last big game rifle, but rather a little-known offshoot of what was the last military bolt-action rifle adopted as a standard infantry weapon by its home country, the relatively well-known MAS 36. The pictures below show the MAS sporting rifle variant in …

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Analyzing The DNA Of Benelli M4 Shotgun

Benelli M4 tactical shotgun

Looking for a gun with a classic look and a rock-solid finish? Well, here you are! Benelli M4 tactical shotgun exudes sheer class and a solid make which makes it so popular among those who have a thing for traditional and solid guns. The gun doesn’t cease to impress in …

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A Close Look On Benelli Ethos 20 Gauge

Benelli Ethos 20 gauge

It is not without dearth of the reason that the Benelli Ethos has been awarded the ‘2014 shotgun of the year’ The Benelli Ethos is a smart blend of modern technology and a wonderful traditional design. The best part about this gun is that it runs on an ‘inertia driven’ …

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Ruger Releases SR-556 Takedown

Ruger SR-556

Ruger has made a fair bit of hay in the realm of takedown rifles. But, generally, it has had a narrow focus on this style of firearm. The New Hampshire/Arizona manufacturer has mainly concerned itself with space conservation when it comes to takedowns. Perhaps the best-known example is the company’s …

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Mechanism Of Holographic Sights

EoTech Holographic Sights

If you are a regular, you will know how a conventional optical scope works. The shooter aligns his eyes with the scope in order to place the reticle over the target. In case the shooter’s head is not properly aligned, the reticle would not point to the exact spot as …

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