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Hunting Rifles

Olympic Arms Gamestalker Chambered in .300 OSSM

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Olympic Arms had their new Gamestalker rifle on display at the 2010 SHOT Show.  The Gamestalker is an AR-platform rifle chambered in .243 WSSM, .25 WSSM and the brand new .300 OSSM (scroll down for more information on the cartridge.)

The Gamestalker features a 22″ barrel, free floating aluminum handguard, ACE skeleton stock and an ERGO “Fat Boy” grip.  The upper receiver has a flattop for easy installation of your choice in optics.  The rifle weighs 7.5 pounds and has a camouflage pattern.  It ships with one, seven-round magazine.

The rifle has a retail price of $1359, but expect street price around $1200-1300.  Olympic Arms staff state the rifles are in production now, but supplies will be limited initially due to the amount of time needed to properly apply the camouflage pattern.

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Shooting Gear

Brownells Offers New Cleaning Kits for the Field

Brownells announced several new products this month that are designed to keep your rifle, pistol, and shotgun clean and running in “the real world.”

mpro_ar15_kitThe M-Pro 7 AR-15 Cleaning Kit is a handy kit with everything you need to keep your AR-15 platform gun and pistol running smooth.  The kit comes with rifle bore brushes in .223 and .308, plus pistol bore brushes in 9mm and .45.  The kit comes in a hard-shell polycarbonate black box with the following items:

  • 2 fl. oz (59ml) Gun Cleaner;
  • 2 fl oz. Cleaner/Lubricant/Protectant;
  • five-section steel cleaning rod w/30″ maximum extended length;
  • (4) bronze bore brushes to fit .22/.223/5.56mm, .308/7.62mm, 9mm, and .45;
  • bronze bolt way cleaning brush;
  • polymer patch loop;
  • 1″ circular, 2″ square, and 2½” square cotton flannel patches;
  • lint-free gun cloth; and
  • Weapons Maintenance Guide.

Brownells also states the M-Pro 7 AR-15 Cleaning Kit meets TSA regulations for legal transport in checked baggage aboard commercial airliners, due to its non-hazardous and non-flammable contents.

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Rifles

Stark Equipment SE-2 AR-15 Grips with Sling Mount

stark_se2_02Stark Equipment is now shipping their latest product, the SE-2 Sling Grip for AR-15 style rifles. The SE-2 is the first AR-15 pistol grip to be integrated with an ambidextrous sling mount.

The SE-2 is available in two versions. The Hook Mount provides a loop compatible with most common sling hooks.  The Swivel Mount allows the attachment of push-button sling swivels.

The SE-2’s sling mount is located above the hand and below the buffer tube, with a low profile design that stays out of the way of even fully collapsed M4-style stocks. When added to AR pistols, the SE-2 provides excellent one-handed control while providing sling attachment that doesn’t clutter up the receiver extension.

Extensive strength testing has been performed on the SE-2 to ensure a reliable attachment point that you can depend on.

Just like the original SE-1 Pistol Grip, the design of the SE-2 enhances weapon ergonomics and functionality, bringing M16, M4 and AR-15 style weapons to a higher level of control and comfort. The grip has been designed for a wide range of hand sizes and shooting demands. Features include a smooth integral trigger guard to increase comfort, textured surface for added grip and storage for batteries or other equipment.

The SE-2 Sling Grip is available in Black, Dark Earth and OD Green.

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These grips are considered to be very good AR-15 grips by a number of people.  Mossberg is now using the Stark Equipment SE-1 grips on a number of their AR-15 (modern sporting rifles).  The grips feel good in the hand and these offer the benefit of having a quick-attach, quick-detach point for adding a sling.  These SE-2 grips are available in black, but other colors such as foliage green, olive drab, flat dark earth and more will likely be available in the near future.

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Rifles

Addax Tactical Gas Piston AR-15 Upper

Addax Tactical AR-15 gas piston uppers.
Addax Tactical AR-15 gas piston uppers.
Addax Tactical AR-15 gas piston uppers.

There has been much talk about improving the AR-15/M-16 with a gas piston system rather than the direct gas impingement system in use since the 60’s.  Companies like the Ruger have attempted to capitalize on this trend by producing gas piston rifles such as the SR556.  If you already own an AR or two, you can retrofit your gun with a piston system, potentially saving you hundreds of dollars.

Addax Tactical makes a gas piston upper for the AR-platform called the ATAC-GPU or Advanced Tactical AR Carbine Gas Piston Upper.  Addax Tactical states the ATAC-GPU “utilizes a specially designed, self regulating, long stroke piston system for enhanced dwell time and lower recoil.”

The ATAC-GPU is manufactured with mil-spec and match-grade parts, and Addax Tactical says it is built tough enough for all law enforcement and military applications.

Available options for the ATAC-GPU include Vltor MUR upper receivers, cold hammer forged 16″ barrels, 10.5″ – 16″ mil-spec barrels, compensators, flash suppressors, and a variety of Cerrakote finishes.  Addax offer the uppers in 5.56 (aka .223) and 6.5 Grendel and 6.8 SPC.  Prices start at $875 and go up depending on what options you want.

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Update:  This specific system is not currently available from Addax Tactical.  Other AR-15 piston uppers are available from Addax and other companies.  A quick Google search can help you find a system that will work for you.  I do not know if this system will be coming available in the future, or if this is a dead product now.  If someone has any insight into this piston upper situation, please add to the discussion in the comments section below.  I know I would like to know more information, and I’m sure other readers would like to hear about it as well.  Also, if there is anyone who is running one of these uppers now, let us know how you like it.

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Rifles

Magpul PMAG AR-15 Magazine

Magpul PMAG

Magpul is known for producing some of the most talked about tactical gear in modern production.  Whether it is the FMG-9 machine pistol or theBushmaster ACR, Magpul always seems to be involved in the latest, coolest tactical gear.  The Magpul PMAG is no exception.

The PMAG is Magpul’s polymer AR-15 magazine that has proven to be one of the more popular AR magazines on the market.

The PMAG comes in two basic models: standard and MagLevel.  The MagLevel features a clear plastic window on the side of the magazine and a painted magazine spring that allows you to get an approximate round count with the weapon still in the rifle.  The standard PMAG comes in 20 or 30 round versions, while the MagLevel PMAG is 30 round only.

The PMAG has waffle-style texturing on the body of the magazine to enhance your grip.  The body of the mag feels solid, but not too thick.

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