Posted by Eric Drake on 2023 Sep 5th
Weatherby Model 307 Alpine MDT - MDT Mention
Ammunition and firearm manufacturer Weatherby recently released the “Model 307 Alpine MDT” bolt-action rifle. This rifle is a variation of the Weatherby Model 307, which is currently manufactured and sold in two configurations: a traditional rifle form factor and a model that features our
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Posted by Justin Foster on 2023 Aug 31st
280 AI: Merging Power and Precision
The world of firearms and ammunition has continuously evolved to meet the demands of shooters seeking improved performance, versatility, and accuracy. One such innovation is the 280 Ackley Improved (AI) rifle cartridge, which has garnered significant attention from shooters, hunters, and e
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Posted by Eric Drake on 2023 Aug 29th
8541 Tactical - Custom VS. Factory Actions - MDT Mention
'Mail Call Mondays' on the 8451 Tactical Youtube channel is packed with great information delivered by the host, former USMC Sniper John McQuay. In this video, John answered a question from a listener about custom actions. The listener asked how much having a custom action on a bolt-action
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Posted by Eric Drake on 2023 Aug 24th
ACC Elite Thermal Hunting Rifle - Anthony Amantine - MDT Mention
YouTuber, professional hunter, and industry professional Anthony Amantine is known for creating high-quality night vision and thermal hunting videos, gear breakdowns, rifle reviews, and more on his YouTube channel. His recent video "Yes, another .223 and she's bad!" details a rifle build r
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Posted by Al Voth on 2023 Aug 22nd
Spotting Tips For Seeing Your Hits On Paper And Steel - INSIDE MDT
"Where did it hit?" I heard the shooter ask as he opened the rifle's action and ejected an empty cartridge case. "I think it's high left," said his buddy while squinting into a spotting scope and studying a distant paper target. "But I can't tell for sure at this distance. Fire another one
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Posted by Al Voth on 2023 Aug 17th
Crimping Handloads - Inside MDT
Crimping bullets in place when handloading cartridges can be a controversial topic, which makes it worth examining. But first, just in case you're new to reloading, let's define crimp as pinching or squeezing an object to prevent something from moving. In handloading, crimping is squeezing
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Posted by Eric Drake on 2023 Aug 15th
Impact Shooting - Carbon Rings - MDT Mention
Several weeks ago, we published an article written by Matt Hornback about his experiences with the Carbon Ring. Further research led us to a great video from IMPACT Shooting, where the host, Pieter, discusses what carbon rings are, why they form, and their effects. He talks about his exper
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