Monthly Archives: January 2023

Reflections on building an LR-308 pattern rifle

Posted on January 21, 2023 by rthtgnbs

The AR-15 pattern of rifle is almost stupid simple to put together into a system that functions reliably, and generally you can find at least some ammunition that will be both reliable and accurate. Not so with the DPMS Gen … Continue reading →

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Mammoth Sniper Challenge 2023, lessons learned part 3

Posted on January 15, 2023 by rthtgnbs

Recoil mitigation. There were not many competitors shooting without either a suppressor (aka a can) or a muzzle brake. The lighter your rifle, the more recoil sends you off target, and the longer it takes to get back on target. … Continue reading →

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Mammoth Sniper Challenge 2023 lessons learned part 2.

Posted on January 13, 2023 by rthtgnbs

Teamwork and communication. I can’t stress enough how difficult it is to find all the targets. The targets aren’t painted to be easily seen, aren’t at known distances, and often have to be engaged by either the primary or secondary … Continue reading →

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Mammoth Sniper Challenge 2023 Lessons Learned part 1.

Posted on January 12, 2023 by rthtgnbs

Wow….Mammoth is a beast. It’s not actually a “sniper” challenge so much as it is a “practical accuracy under pressure” challenge. There’s no getting in ghillie suits or stalking or final firing point selection….but there was a lot of rucking. … Continue reading →

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