Author Archives: Joe Grine

Obscure Object of Desire: FN FALO

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Joe Grine

Most gun enthusiasts are familiar with the FN-FAL, which has been widely imported into the United States. Excellent U.S. made clones are produced by DSA, and various other manufacturers have turned out parts-kit guns, too. However, less well-known is the … Continue reading →

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Ammo Review: Winchester PDX1 Defender – 7.62 x 39

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Joe Grine

Winchester Ammunition has expanded their line of premium self-defense ammunition known as “PDX1 Defender.” The newest caliber: 7.62×39mm. It’s a great addition to the product line, since there’s little widely available premium ammo for this workhorse commie caliber. Hornady’s 123 grain … Continue reading →

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Gear Review: Cheap Reactive Targets

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Joe Grine

Shooting paper targets is great when you’re at an organized range such as Tri-County Gun Club in Sherwood, Oregon. The downside is that there are lots of Safety Sallies at these types of ranges, and the range nazis keep coming … Continue reading →

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Gun Review: HK SL8-6

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Joe Grine

As we’ve all learned – some more quickly than others — elections have consequences. Anybody with more than a room temperature I.Q. knew that a second Obama term probably meant new efforts to enact more gun control. All he and … Continue reading →

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Gun Review: Mossberg MVP Predator

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Joe Grine

In 2011, Mossberg released a modified version of its bolt action 4×4™ rifle called the MVP Varmint. The MVP Varmint took the gun industry by storm due to one unique design feature: it uses AR-15 magazines. Decried by detractors as … Continue reading →

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Gun Review: Remington 700 ADL Varmint

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Joe Grine

  Back in November, TTAG ran a post about a Black Friday “doorbuster” sale at Dick’s Sporting Goods. They were offering a Remington 700 ADL Varmint for $350.00. As it turned out, I just so happened to be in the … Continue reading →

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Gun Review: Steyr SSG 69 PII K Rifle

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Joe Grine

Bored with your dime-a-dozen Remington 700 PSS? Looking for a sniper rifle that has some European panache, but without the price tag of a Blaser Tactical II, Accuracy International AW or Steyr SSG-08? Well, Steyr-Mannlicher is still producing the classic … Continue reading →

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