“Parting is such sweet sorrow” Although the Bard was referring to the love between Romeo and Juliet it’s appropriate for my feelings today as I’m bidding a fond farewell to a rifle we’ve been testing on multiple range trips lately, the Anderson Frontline 16. Vincent’s original comment in my first article was echoed by numerous […]
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Are YOU Prepared?
Fourteen earthquakes of 6.0 or greater magnitude since June 1st, (and many smaller ones), the 7th named storm of 2024 is another Category 3 hurricane, major flooding this year in the northeast, a very contentious election year, wildfires, cyber hacking is at an all-time high including threats to our infrastructure and transportation grids. Wars in […]
Military Sniper Competitions, the Best Training For Our Sniper Teams
Modern military sniper competitions provide a range of valuable benefits to U.S. Army snipers, enhancing their skills, tactics, and overall effectiveness. I spoke at length with Iahn about the competitions, his thoughts on them, their value, and what it was like to be part of the first-ever US Military team of Snipers to compete in […]
Pic Of The Day, Sniper Competition in Denmark
One of the SOFREP family, my Grandson Iahn, just came back from the International Sniper Competition in Borris, Ringkobing, Denmark. The competition was extreme and many of the exercises were based directly on lessons learned and operations conducted on the front lines of the war in Ukraine. I spoke with Iahn concerning the competition and […]
SOF Week and Long Range Rifles, They Just go Together
SOF Week 2024 was an absolute powerhouse of an event. This year’s lineup of exhibitors included industry heavyweights like Sig Sauer, Barrett, Knight’s Armament, and FN America. These top-tier companies showcased their cutting-edge firearms and tactical gear, giving attendees a firsthand look at the latest innovations designed to give operators the edge in the field. […]
Hydra Weaponry Announces Next-Gen MARCK-15 Hydra® and New Hydra 10
Hydra Weaponry, Maine’s largest firearms employer and a leader in modular weapon systems, is excited to unveil two groundbreaking rifles: the Next-Gen MARCK-15 Hydra® Weapon System and the new Hydra 10. Both models demonstrate the company’s commitment to innovation, performance, and user-centric design. Next-Gen MARCK-15 Hydra® Weapon System The MARCK-15 Hydra® Weapon System, renowned for […]
The AR500 Auto Max from Big Horn Armory
Big Horn Armory, based in Cody, Wyoming, specializes in producing high-caliber, big-bore firearms. The company was founded with the intent to offer powerful weapons that blend traditional craftsmanship with modern engineering. Big Horn Armory is best known for its lever-action rifles and has a reputation for using premium materials and robust construction methods. Their decision […]
Pic of the Day, It’s Graduation Time
It’s not everyday that someone in the family graduates, and then it’s an even more rare occasion that someone graduates the Army Sniper Course held at Ft Moore, Columbus GA. Recently I was privileged to attend a graduation held there and came away with some impressions about the course and the people conducting it. The […]
SHOT SHOW 2024, Day One in the Rearview Mirror
The SOFREP team was on the ground and meeting people at Industry Day AKA Range Day here at SHOT SHOW 2024. Day one is an outdoor event held at the Boulder Rifle and Pistol Club in Boulder City NV just outside of Las Vegas and what a day it was with plenty of guns and […]
BCL MRX Bison, a Compact Scout Rifle That Delivers
Today we highlight one of our reviewers from Nova Scotia, Leland (Lee) Keane, a Retired Royal Canadian Mounted Policeman and his take on a bolt action rifle from a Canadian manufacturer that is very impressive. I have been looking for a “scout rifle” for a few years. I have used the Mossberg MVP Patrol in […]