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• .50 BMG, .408 and .375 CheyTac Ammo Compared

  by B&B Firearms LLC Fri at 2:57 AM

  Not every cartridge is effective for extreme long-range shooting. Some are better than others, and for unique reasons.  For instance, some lightweight cartridges like .22-250 and .223 are commonly used for long-range shooting because they are fast and shoot flat. That being said, they don&rsq...
• The M40A1: Every Long-Range Shooter’s Dream

  by B&B Firearms LLC Sep 3

  Categorically, there may be better extreme long-range rifles in the game right now than the M40. Platforms like the CheyTac M200 Intervention, chambered in .375 and .408 CT, are effective at ranges in excess of a mile. How then, could a dinosaur like the M40 rifle, specifically the M40A1, compe...
• What to Consider When Using a Custom Rifle Builder for ELR Shooting

  by B&B Firearms LLC Sep 3

  So you want to customize an ELR rifle. This is not like any precision rifle. Spec’ing out an ELR rifle entails every consideration that would go into a precision rifle and then some. Consider this: you can spec out a precision rifle in .22LR. That’s not going to fly with an ELR rifle.&nb...
• 7 Reasons the Accuracy International AXSR Is an Excellent ELR Rifle

  by B&B Firearms LLC Aug 18

  The Accuracy International AXSR is one of the best extreme long-range rifle platforms that’s been designed to date, ranging alongside models like the CheyTac M200 Intervention sniper rifle and pushing the envelope of what performance looks like in an ELR rifle. But that being said, what are s...
• Why You Should Use a Custom Rifle Builder If You Are Going to Buy an ELR Rifle

  by B&B Firearms LLC Aug 18

  Let’s not mince words. There is a very real chance that if you get into serious ELR shooting and want to buy your own rifle, you’re going to shell out ten thousand dollars, if not more.  This is no small expense, even for someone that has money to throw around. It’s also the ...
• Using B&B Firearm’s Custom Rifle Builder

  by B&B Firearms LLC Aug 18

  If you want a .223 for plinking around the back 40, you can get that done for a few hundred dollars and there’s hardly any need to customize much. You may even end up with a pretty accurate rifle just off the shelf at the local shop. On the other hand, if you are strongly and seriously consid...
• An Overview of the Cadex Defense CDX-50 TREMOR

  by B&B Firearms LLC Aug 17

  There are many Cadex Defense rifle platforms that are highly effective for ELR shooting, some of which are chambered in modern cartridges loaded with Balanced Flight Projectiles like .375 and .408 CT.  Others, like the Cadex Defense CDX-50 TREMOR, are chambered in classic standards; ...
• What Makes the Laugo Arms Alien Pistol an Absolute Game Changer

  by B&B Firearms LLC Jul 27

  There are things you can do to reduce recoil; you can choose a lighter cartridge for your handgun, shoot lighter loads, adopt a proper stance and grip, and install a muzzle device like a compensator, or you can start with a revolutionary platform like the Laugo Arms Alien pistol that has l...
• The CDX-SS Seven S.T.A.R.S. Covert: The Best Practical Rifle from Cadex Defense

  by B&B Firearms LLC Jul 15

  Some rifles built around Cadex chassis are highly specialized for extreme long-range shooting and chambered in rounds that will cost you a 20 dollar bill (more or less) every time you pull the trigger.  Others, while still highly specialized (and fairly pricey) are available in more practical,...
• About Arsenal Firearms Double Barrel 1911s

  by B&B Firearms LLC Jul 14

  Have you ever thought to yourself, “I love the form factor of the classic M1911, but wish it was available in a double-barreled format?” Well, now you don’t need to wish anymore, because one company actually made that happen.  Introduce yourself to Arsenal Firearms’&nb...
• The Engineering Behind the Long-Range Accuracy of .375 and .408 CheyTac Ammo

  by B&B Firearms LLC Jul 14

  For the longest time, .50 BMG was the dominant long-range sniper rifle cartridge for the United States military, and the truth is, it is still used for a wide variety of anti-materiel applications.  But, for all its virtues, the .50 BMG is not the be-all, end-all of long-range shooting. That i...
• Sniper Rifle Chamberings: Factors Influencing Suitability

  by B&B Firearms LLC Jul 7

  Long-range precision shooting is commonly done with rifle platforms colloquially known as “sniper rifles,” and the shooting discipline takes years and years of training to develop proficiency.  Moreover, it is not just the training and the suitability of the rifle platform itself t...