The target is lined up in your sight. You've made similar shots many, many times before. However, the early morning air is bitterly cold in this new environment as your gloved finger slowly pulls the trigger. Will you hit your target, or will cold weather affect you and your gear in unexpected ways? Failure could result in a lower score, a missed animal, or worse. The reasons for failure also vary but can be categorized broadly as either human or mechanical—in other words, cold temperature affecting the rifle itself or the operator. Chilling Effects: The Science Behind It Internal and external ..read more

Introduction Pursuing long-range shooting is a challenging and deeply rewarding discipline in the expansive world of firearms and precision marksmanship. Defined by engaging targets well beyond conventional distances, long-range shooting demands a nuanced understanding of ballistics, equipment intricacies, and environmental variables. This comprehensive guide delves into the heart of long-range shooting, exploring what constitutes "long-range," discussing critical factors that influence the choice of caliber, and dissecting the essential equipment required for optimal performance. Each compon ..read more

Rifle maintenance is critical to the longevity and function of your firearm. Keeping your rifle clean will also increase its accuracy, reliability, and smooth operation. The bore, crown, trigger, and action are vital areas to keep in top-notch condition. Keeping the bore and crown clean gives you a more accurate rifle. A clean trigger will ensure your rifle is as reliable as possible. A clean action will ensure the bolt is smooth and maintain reliable feeding of cartridges into the chamber. Each part requires different processes and tools to achieve the task, and this article will guide you on ..read more

Building a modern hunting rifle can seem daunting with a wide variety of cartridges, actions, barrels, chassis, stocks, triggers, etc. The list continues, and every component selection is a significant decision on its own. In this article, we will walk you through some of the important attributes to consider when choosing rifle components. Whether you are looking to build your next ultralight hunting rifle or the best PRS rifle around, these steps will point you in the right direction. Cartridge Selection The first decision that needs to be made is cartridge selection. With the big push on ca ..read more

In the firearms industry, Rifle mistakes are a pretty common occurrence. Human errors like sighting in a rifle, proper cleaning, or your choice of ammunition all have a major effect on how a rifle is going to perform. Mechanical mistakes like rifle malfunctions can really put you into a bind while you are at the range or in the backcountry. And the most important is safety mistakes can cause life-changing accidents that nobody wants to happen. No matter how big or small the mistake could be, we want to guide you through what to look for and how to avoid the 11 most common mistakes in our eyes ..read more

If you're a shooting enthusiast, you know the right rifle stock fit is essential for performance. Whether hunting or target shooting, a properly fitted rifle is vital for accuracy and comfort. In this guide, we'll walk you through the importance of rifle fitment and how it affects your overall rifle shooting experience. Specifically, we'll discuss why is firearm fitment important for precision shooting and how to achieve a properly fitted gun. Firearm fit refers to how seamlessly a precision rifle fits the shooter's physique and shooting style. This includes stock dimensions, length, grip size ..read more

New precision rifle cartridges always make shooters scratch their heads and the rise of the PRC rifle cartridge is no different. Is it worth buying a new rifle? What benefit does this new caliber bring to the table? Can I find ammo for the new cartridge? Is there going to be high-quality ammo? Will this caliber stick around? These are all valid questions you should ask yourself before pulling the trigger on a new rifle. Taking the hunting and shooting industry by storm. In the last few years, we have witnessed the uproar in the PRC cartridges from Hornady. The 6.5 PRC and 300 PRC have proven ..read more

XLR is super excited to inform you our C-6 buttstock is now in stock and available for stand-alone purchase. This buttstock takes the XLR chassis to the next level with toolless adjustability and new features that have not been available on previous XLR buttstocks. The toolless adjustability allows you to adjust your Length of pull, cheek piece height, and recoil pad height all on the fly! This allows shooters to get a precision fitment out of your rifle no matter the weather. In the morning have your length of pull shortened while you are wearing your puffy jacket. Once it heats up, simply l ..read more

The XLR Hunter DBM is the next step in providing consumers the best hunting platform available! As chassis become more popular in the hunting market, we have been faced with the struggle of tactical DBM latches. Although these latches were great for shooting off the bench or at a PRS match, they were not the best option in the field. After every thick patch of brush you had to reach back and make sure your magazine was still in your rifle. We realized there had to be a better solution so after some testing the hunter DBM was born! The XLR Hunter DBM includes a low profile magazine latch. This ..read more

Since the release of the 6.5 Creedmoor, Hornady Match has been the gold standard for factory ammunition. If you are an owner of a 6.5 Creedmoor, it is likely that you have either shot the Hornady Match 140 or the 147 ELDM. This hunting season appears to have brought in a new competitor to town that is showing to be an excellent option for factory ammunition! Black Hills Gold 143 grain ELDX and 130-grain Dual Performance have both proven to be very comparable in performance to the Hornady 147 ELDM. This is the first time I have shot any Black Hills ammo and I was impressed with the numbers pr ..read more