This expert-level review of the Remington Nylon 66, presented by NRA Publications, details its innovative use of polymers, cost-efficient manufacturing, and unique design. The rifle's durability, marketing, and historical context, including its production run and serialization changes due to the 1968 Gun Control Act, are thoroughly covered by knowledgeable presenters.
The Walther Hammerli Force B1 is a versatile .22 caliber rifle featuring a unique straight-pull bolt action and an innovative quick-change barrel system for easy caliber conversion between .22LR and .22 WMR. It includes an integrated Picatinny rail, a polymer stock, and utilizes Ruger-style magazines for broad compatibility. This review highlights its ease of use and adaptability, particularly for plinking and small game hunting.
The CZ 600+ offers exceptional value with a highly accurate barreled action and an excellent adjustable trigger, capable of sub-MOA groups. However, its budget polymer stock exhibits significant flex, negatively impacting bipod stability and accuracy. Switching to sandbags resolved the issue, achieving 1/2 MOA with Federal Powershock ammo. The rifle also features a user-friendly three-position safety and a specialized magazine lock.
The Winchester Xpert is a lightweight, ergonomic bolt-action rimfire rifle chambered in .22 LR. It boasts a Bentz-style chamber for enhanced accuracy, a reliable Rimfire MOA trigger, and compatibility with 10/22 rotary magazines. The rifle's polymer stock is customizable, and its design prioritizes ease of operation with features like multiple magazine release points and an oversized bolt handle. This review comes from American Rifleman, indicating a high level of expertise.
This video from Brownells features Caleb showcasing new stocks from A3 Tactical designed for 1913-style interfaces. The content includes an unboxing of various stock models (Skele Stock, Triangular Stock, Modular Stock), a comparison of aluminum and polymer materials, and a detailed step-by-step installation guide on a firearm, using the BRN-180 as an example. The video also covers hardware, modular butt pad options, and adding a QD sling swivel, including tips for left-handed shooters. It concludes with a summary of the stocks' benefits and encourages viewer engagement.
This video introduces the new Beretta BRX1 straight-pull rifle for 2024. Key features highlighted include a reversible ambidextrous linear bolt, interchangeable cold-hammer-forged threaded barrels in various calibers (currently 6.5 PRC, .308 Winchester, and .300 Winchester Magnum, with more to come), an adjustable trigger, a polymer stock with adjustable length of pull, and a removable five-shot magazine. The description also provides links to various NRA publications.
This video reviews the new Smith & Wesson Model 1854 lever-action rifle chambered in .44 Magnum. It highlights key features such as the large loop lever, rugged stainless steel and polymer construction, smooth action, and a unique magazine tube that allows for unloading without cycling the lever. The reviewer suggests its potential for hunting or as a truck gun, also noting the threaded barrel for suppressor use.
This video showcases a heavily modified SKS rifle, dubbed the 'Mutated SKS', featuring an extended magazine conversion, modern polymer stock, and an Aimpoint red dot sight for improved ergonomics and rapid fire. The demonstration includes successful suppressed firing, highlighting the rifle's cycling reliability with a quick-detach suppressor. The build emphasizes adapting the classic SKS platform for contemporary tactical use.
This video from Guns & Gear introduces the new Springfield Armory Model 2020 Rimfire rifle. The review highlights its accuracy guarantee (1" MOA at 50 yards), Remington 700-pattern trigger, Ruger 10/22 magazine compatibility, and 60-degree bolt throw. Two models are presented: the Classic with a Turkish walnut stock and the Target with a reinforced polymer stock. The hosts, Ryan Gresham and Kevin "KJ" Jarnagin, discuss features and demonstrate the rifle both in studio and on the range.
This video compares wood and polymer furniture on Riley Defense AK-47s. Wood offers classic aesthetics and historical accuracy but requires more maintenance, especially against moisture. Polymer is favored for its ruggedness, suitability for harsh conditions, and ease of modification, often being lighter. The choice depends on user preference for tradition versus modern durability and functionality.
The Grendel SRT, George Kellgren's first commercial firearm, uniquely combines a Sako AII bolt-action with a folding polymer stock, predating the KelTec SU-16. It was designed as a lightweight, portable hunting rifle, featuring a Zytel stock and a 10-round internal magazine. Despite its unconventional construction for the mid-1980s, it utilized high-quality Sako components and offered a folding mechanism for enhanced portability.
This NRA Gun of the Week features a review of the Heckler & Koch SL8-6 rifle. The video delves into the SL8-6's lineage from the G36 rifle family, its U.S. import status, and its chambering in .223 Rem. It highlights the SL8-6's specific features, including its polymer thumb-hole stock with adjustable length-of-pull, single-stack 10-round magazine configuration, longer unthreaded barrel, and bilateral controls. The review also discusses its gas-piston operating system and its handling on the range, noting its similarity to the G36. The description provides detailed specifications of the firearm.
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