The Howa 1500 is a bolt action rifle series that are made in Japan since 1979. They have earned a reputation here in Aus for being reliable, accurate and straightforward to maintain. The design uses a Mauser style action with a 90 degree bolt lift and a smooth push feed extractor. This makes it easy …
The Steiner T6Xi 5-30×56 is built for the tactical user. It gives you a sharp image across all magnifications, and the MSR2 reticle is clean and usable without being too cluttered. The clicks on the turrets feel solid, and the zero stop is easy to set. The scope works well in rough weather and low …
The Springfield Armory Model 2020 Heatseeker is a new bolt action rifle blending a modern chassis design with hunting-rifle features. It is part of Springfield’s Model 2020 family of rifles and was launched in 2025. The Heatseeker comes in .308 Winchester or 6.5 Creedmoor. It features a lightweight Sharps Brothers chassis and a short carbon …
It’s been a while, but the A.S.G-9 is now in its final assessment. If the rifle meets the engineering targets, Shawmac Industries expect to have it on Australian shelves before the end of 2025. Retail price is confirmed at $3,799 AUD. That’s not cheap, but almost all components (furniture excepted) are made in Australia, CNC-machined …
From the first CAD drawings to finally seeing the finished product, the Orion Hunter is shaping up to be a strong new contender in the bolt action hunting rifle market. At launch it’s offered in .223 Rem and .308 Win, covering both light varmint work and larger game. The story behind the Orion’s development is …
Something new has just been released for Aussie shooters, it’s the new Wedgetail MPR Micro in .223 and .300BLK. It’s a compact pump action that shrinks down the design of the MPR .308 and even the MPR Mini. And this is how it stands out. Wedgetail Industries @PrecisionRifle Wedgetail’s MPR .308 made waves for giving shooters a high quality pump …
The Hornady 25 Creedmoor is a new centrefire rifle cartridge designed to offer a balanced middle ground between the 6mm and 6.5 Creedmoor. It’s essentially a 6.5 Creedmoor case necked down to take a 0.257-inch (.25-calibre) bullet. After years as a wildcat, it’s now SAAMI-approved, with Hornady producing factory ammunition. The goal of the cartridge …
In a move that will pique the interest of many Australian shooters, Wedgetail Industries are preparing to launch their first bolt action rifle, the Orion Hunter. Known for their precision built tactical platforms like the Wedgetail MPR Mini, this latest release marks a calculated shift into the bolt action hunting market. According to details published …
Sierra’s MatchKing-X is a new rifle bullet that looks to bridge the gap between match grade accuracy and effective hunting performance. It is the latest evolution of Sierra’s famous MatchKing series, a line of bullets long respected by target shooters for precision. These were the first projectiles I used when getting into reloading for my …
Mauser first caught my attention with the attractively priced M18 rifle, but their latest offering brings something a little different to the table. The Mauser 25 Straight Pull is the newest release from the renowned German manufacturer, and it’s turning heads for all the right reasons. I have owned some military surplus Mauser’s over the …
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