Posted by Josh Botha on 2023 May 11th
Running a Precision Rifle Match: Location - Inside MDT
I started running precision rifle matches in October 2018. The first time I ran a match, I had no idea what I was in for, so I tested the waters with a very accommodating range and 20 of our local shooters. Five years and 70 matches later, we have expanded our little league into a full-sca
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Posted by MDT on 2023 May 9th
Mossberg Patriot LR Tactical - MDT Mention
Editor's Note: In 2018, I had the pleasure of testing a Mossberg Patriot Predator at our cattle ranch in New Mexico. The rifle was chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor. Whatever factory ammo I fed through it was sub-moa, and I had no problems shooting a 24-inch plate at 1,800 yards with Hornady 147
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Posted by David Henry on 2023 May 4th
Analysis: .277 Sig Fury - Inside MDT
Alright, if you haven't heard the news, the .277 Fury is a center-fired rimless bottleneck rifle cartridge announced by Sig Sauer in late 2019. It's a hybrid three-piece case with a steel case base and a brass body connected by an aluminum locking washer to support chamber pressures of 80,
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Posted by MDT on 2023 May 2nd
Texas Plinking - Oryx Chassis Howa 1500 Budget Build - MDT Mention
The Texas Plinking YouTube channel recently shared a video showcasing a "budget rifle build," chambered in .308 Winchester. Brandon, the host, summarizes the build components and then demonstrates its capabilities at various distances. For the build, Brandon used a short action Howa 1500 b
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Posted by William Maxwell on 2023 Apr 27th
Analysis: 6.5x47 and 6x47 Lapua - Inside MDT
Unless you're a competitor or well-versed in precision rifle cartridges, the Lapua X47 family might be unknown to you. To understand it properly, we should start from its inception.In 2007 Finnish ammunition manufacturer Lapua (most notably known for the .338 Lapua Magnum, shout out to Chr
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Posted by MDT on 2023 Apr 25th
Ultimate Reloader - MDT GRND-POD Bipod Review - MDT Mention
Gavin Gear from Ultimate Reloader recently posted a YouTube video reviewing and testing the MDT GRND-POD bipod. In the video, Gavin explains the features of the GRND-POD, how he uses the bipod, and how it performs in the field. Starting the video, the host introduces the GRND-POD by explai
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Posted by Lowell Strauss on 2023 Apr 20th
Shooting And Eye Health - Inside MDT
Like many, I took my eyes for granted. My prescription glasses gave me the sharp sight needed for everyday tasks, so I didn't think much about my vision. Then one morning, I woke up, and everything seemed blurry. I soon discovered the problem was in my right eye—my dominant eye for shootin
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