It's often said the route to rifle accuracy is found in three B's—bullets, barrel, and bedding. While that's certainly an oversimplification, there's no doubt those are three critical areas that need to be addressed if looking to squeeze maximum accuracy from a rifle system. While accuracy … Read more

Author's Note: Suppose I could write a letter to my younger self about my firearms journey as a soldier in combat arms and now a firearms instructor and competitive shooter. In that case, this is what I would say. Dear "younger me,"Growing up, you had minimal exposure to firearms. You were … Read more

I have a few rifles. I like the option of shooting different calibers at different times based on my needs at that moment. Let’s face it; some rifles are better than others, given the scenario and location. In the sea of rifles, the one that is most useful to me, if I’m sincere, is my .22 … Read more

The word “cold” is a relative term. If you live in the tropics, the word means something different to you than in Alaska. Geographically, I live somewhere between the two, and it’s minus 20°C (-4°F) outside as I’m writing this. That’s not cold enough to keep me from going hunting or to the … Read more

Editor's Note: MDT Mentions is a new series where we highlight unique individuals discussing rifle builds, skill sets, or going over gear that pertains to shooting.TheFirearmBlog, or TFB, affectionately known for its apolitical "Firearms Not Politics" stance covers a wide range of fir … Read more

I confess to being a vest junkie. I love them and have a section in my closet devoted to that garment alone. So, it's obvious I would own a hunting vest or two and always be on the lookout for a new and improved version. On one of my annual visits to the SHOT show in Vegas, I stumbled a … Read more

In my last article, we ended on the Bergara B14 HMR being a solid rifle. Adding the MDT XRS was not only aesthetic; it was functional. But we were lacking two things: extreme precision and balance. To make a rifle competition ready, I'd argue that those are two essential traits. So … Read more