Rifles

SAUER Introduces New Bolt Action Rifles in its SAUER 100 Line

J. P. Sauer & Sohn, Germany’s oldest gunmaker, extends its line of SAUER 100 bolt-action rifles with the addition of five new models. Distributed by Blaser USA Inc., these entry-level rifles are perfect for those who have a limited budget yet still expect maximum performance and style.

The extended line of SAUER 100 rifles gives shooters numerous options to meet their needs in the field and on the range. Each rifle features a crisp, user adjustable single-stage trigger, three-position safety, cold hammer-forged SAUER barrel, and smooth action bolt. These rifles are also designed for accuracy, delivering a guaranteed five-shot sub-MOA performance.

Available in five new configurations: The S100 Ceratech is coated in a cerakote film for ultimate durability; the S100 Pantera features a highly ergonomic stock, a heavy fluted barrel, adjustable comb and sculpted pistol grip designed for long-range shooting; the S100 Fieldshoot is a match-quality rifle using the same laminate stock as the Pantera without a coating and a heavier match barrel; the S100 Cherokee, with a synthetic digi-camo stock and tundra green cerakoted barrel and action, is designed to blend seamlessly into darker terrain and the S100 Atacama, as the name suggests, features a desert-sand cerakoted barrel and action.

These new SAUER 100 rifles, in addition to the Classic and Classic XT models, are available in a wide choice of calibers, including the new 6.5 PRC chambering from Hornady. MSRP: From $799.

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For further information, visit: www.blaser-usa.com or contact Blaser via email at [email protected].

Telescopic Sights: Long Range and Precision

Telescopic sights, commonly referred to as “scopes,” use a system of lenses to magnify the appearance of a target from a distance. Not surprisingly, this magnification effect on the user’s field of vision is beneficial for styles of shooting that require precision from a distance. While distance shots, to some degree, are capable with mere iron sights, adding a scope reduces some of the challenge involved.

What Rifle Sights Work for You? Part 2: Telescopic Sights - TheArmsGuide.com — Surprisingly complicated, no? Then again, geometry was never one of my strong suits. Image courtesy of wikipedia.org

How They Work

Telescopic sights generally have a combination of curved lenses and reflective surfaces within metal sleeve. The shooter looks through the ocular lens (smaller, and of lower magnification), and the objective lens at the scope’s far end increases magnification. Some telescopic sights are fixed in the amount of magnification they can provide. Others are variable. The “power” of the magnification of any particular scope is usually denoted like so: optical magnification x obejctive lens diameter (for fixed magnification optics), or minimum magnification – maximum magnification x objective lens diameter. For example, the Leupold scope shown below is denoted 2-12×42. Which means the lowest magnification is 2x larger than naked eye, minimum, with a maximum of 12x, and the objective lens is 42mm in diameter (lenses are often measured in metrics, rather than the US customary units).

Lens Features

Having a larger objective lens diameter is a benefit as well as a disadvantage. The larger the objective lens, the more light can enter through the end of the telescopic sight. More light provides a brighter image. However, having a large optic means the profile is larger. If one wishes to put their rifle through heavy use, the delicate glass within their optic may not survive potential impacts. And, the more glass on the scope’s end, the more surface there is to try to keep clean and free from scratches – both of which could impede vision through the implement temporarily or permanently. However, if one is gentle enough with their scope use and storage, these issues can be avoided.

Another notable feature of telescopic sights which could contribute to whether or not they suit your rifle’s purpose is the visual phenomenon of field of vision that is necessarily altered. The magnification that telescopic sights provide is limited to the expanse of the lens. Therefore, an additional benefit to having a scope with a wide objective lens allows for a larger field of view when looking down the scope. When one is shooting from a fixed vantage, or other position that requires little movement, having a limited field of view is not as significant of a detriment as to those who may wish to change shooting location frequently in one sitting, or for someone who wishes to shoot while on the move.

Configuration Options

There is a vast range of telescopic sights available, not only with varying levels of magnification and lens diameter, but also differing coatings for the glass (both to protect the glass itself, and to alter the way the light enters the optic, which could improve clarity and color, levels of adjustment for windage and elevation, and there are even some scopes that include electronic elements that assist in ballistics calculations. There is also a wide array of reticles of varying sight pictures and materials (many are made of thin wire located on the first focal plane within the scope, while others are etched glass plates fixed in the same location).

If shooting from a fixed position with a need for precise shots aimed at a distant target, the quality of the telescopic optics one uses could be as important, if not more important, than the rifle upon which the scope is mounted. However, if your rifle is better suited to close quarter combat, or short range target engagements, a reflector or reflex sight may be a better bet for your shooting experience.

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Aero February Builder Sets M4E1 & M5E1: Defected Tungsten

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Troy Classic Service Rifles – Shot Show

The Troy Service Rifle line of rifles has made quite a splash. The retro AR market is a growing fad and is a cool on.e It’s a fascinating method to look how the service rifle changed over the last few decades of service. It’s odd how the AR has been in service so long we have the ability to reach back and see classic variants of the rifle.

While the series has featured on the retro XM177E2 and GAU-5/A/A rifles. These rifles are undoubtedly cool, and they are extremely high quality. What’s really cool is the extremely high quality they put into these collectible rifles. If you want a rifle that can be fired tens of thousands of times and look retro the Troy service rifles are for you.

They don’t just look cool, and retro. They can function and hang with the most modern rifles.

The Troy Mark 12

So what’s new in 2017 is the Mark 12 DMR rifle. I was a Marine deployed in the time when the Mark 12 was issued one per squad. The rifle ruled the fields of Afganistan and their ability to engage past 600 to 700 yards. These Mark 12 rifles by Troy replicate the actual Mark 12 rifles used by designated marksman’s rifle in a variety of military combat arms.

The Mark 12 was a successful rifle, served well with the Marines, and Special Operations community. Troy’s replication of the rifle is an accurate and good looking variant. If you ever wanted to be a Mark 12 gunner this is your chance. If you were ever a Mark 12 gunner here is the day to relive the glory of being a DM. At the same time, the Mark 12 can be a functional hunting rifle, a competition device, and an excellent suppressor host.

The 50 States of AR-15: Illinois Rifle Build (Manticore Arms, R-Guns, DR Guns, BAT Arms)

Many people are unaware there are many great Illinois base manufacturers.
Some of the larger names include Springfield Armory, Armalite, Rock River
Arms, and more. The Illinois rifle, includes components from BAT Arms
(Our Sponsoring FFL), DR Guns, Manticore Arms, & R-Guns. This build was
based around assembling a modern style civilian M4, a rifle that would be
very suitable for defensive use. I hope you all enjoy the project, and I
thank you for the support.

Here is the #Illinois rifle build of The 50 States of AR-15 project.

Here are the links to the companies who’s products are featured in this video, www.BATArms.com www.DRGunsllc.com www.manticorearms.com www.RGuns.net

The Steyr AUG – First Look and a little History

The Steyr AUG is a legendary weapon, or at least it is to me. Growing up in a house that loved action films the movie Die Hard has been a Christmas tradition for a long time. That’s where I first saw what I assumed was a space gun, the Steyr AUG. Wielded by the European terrorist, Karl, to the disdain of great American hero John McClane. The Steyr AUG has had an illustrious movie career due to its eye catching and futuristic appearance. Outside of movies its a favorite in video games, and even the greatest mistake known to man, anime. Outside of being a pop culture icon, the Steyr AUG has a long career of service with military and police forces around the world.

The Steyr AUG In Service

The Steyr AUG is an Austrian rifle chambered in 5.56 and has served with military and police forces in Ireland, New Zealand Australia, Luxembourg, Italy, Germany, and even ICE used the weapon from 1987 to 2007. The gun has been used around the world, including the campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Its service no doubt driven by it’s modularity. For a rifle that came to be in 1977 its surprisingly modular and forward thinking. The gun came with an integral scope in a time where scopes were isolated to marksman and sniper rifles. Nowadays show me a modern country that doesn’t issue an optic with every infantry fighting rifle.

The Steyr AUG wasn’t shy with using polymer to reduce both weight and cost of the rifle. The M16 started the trend of using lots of polymer, and the AUG was happy to follow suit. What Steyr did that was really fascinating at the time was a polymer magazine. Not just a polymer magazine, but a great polymer magazine that functioned and worked.

Modularity

One of the biggest problems with bullpup rifles is left handed users. The shells ejected directly into the face of those wrong handed souls. Well Steyr had pity on them and designed the AUG to be easily swapped for lefties. Simply drop in a left hand bolt and move a plate to the other side. The particular model you are seeing here is the NATO version. It that takes AR magazines and surrenders that semi-ambidextrous feature. That being said, AR 15 magazines are more common and a lot cheaper.

The barrel on these rifles are extremely easy to swap. You can do it in about 5 seconds. Swapping the barrel allows the shooter to install a longer, shorter, or heavier barrel for different uses. This allows military forces to convert a standard AUG to a CQB rifle, a Marksman’s rifle, or a squad support weapon.

Speaking of squad support the AUG can be converted to an open bolt, full auto mode only with just a simple swap of the firing mechanism. Combine this open bolt mode, with a 20 inch, heavy barrel, a barrel bipod and you got a squad support weapon with the same controls as your standard infantry rifle. Oh, and it’s roughly the same size as an M4 carbine.

The AUG has continued to evolve and the current model available for civilian sales is the Steyr AUG A3 M1.

The Steyr AUG A3 M1

The A3 M1 model still incorporates a scope, but its easy to remove and replace. The scope can be 1.5x or 3x. The AUG incorporated picatinny rails on the optic, and on the receiver for some accessories. You don’t have AR levels of attachment and rail choices, but you have enough for your gunsticles.

The gun comes with a standard 16.375 inch barrel, and you can easily swap it for a longer barrel. The barrel has a 1:9 inch twist. The length of pull is a 15 inches, and the overall length is only 28.15 inches. The gun is a bit heavier than most, and comes in at 8.8 pounds with the optic.

You have a selection of colors that includes black, FDE, olive, and even white for you folks who have to deal with snow. The gun as always incorporates a folding forward grip that’s been a part of the AUG design for decades.

Stay Tuned For a Full Review, coming soon to the Arms Guide.