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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: Back in the mid-1960s, when sniping once again came to the forefront of military leaders, the Austrian Army decided it needed to prepare their own snipers and properly equip them. The search for a proper weapon system was begun at that time, and in 1969, Austrian-based Steyr began building the new rifle, which was paired with a Kahles ZF69 fixed 6x scope, Kahles also being an Austrian-based company. The SSG-69, as it was designated, became the standard sniper rifle of th …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisDirect replacement barrel for the M1 Garand rifle. It has the original G.I. contour and magnesium phosphate finish. Receiver threads are timed, and all milling cuts are made. All M1 Garand barrels are hand-lapped and held to match grade tolerances. Each barrel is .010 short chambered and should be properly headspaced by a qualified gunsmith. These barrels are legal for use in Service Rifle and John C. Garand matches.SpecificationsManufacturer: WinchesterModel: M1 Garand Ba …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisDirect replacement barrel for the M1 Garand rifle. It has the original G.I. contour and magnesium phosphate finish. Receiver threads are timed, and all milling cuts are made. All M1 Garand barrels are hand-lapped and held to match grade tolerances. Each barrel is .010 short chambered and should be properly headspaced by a qualified gunsmith. These barrels are legal for use in Service Rifle and John C. Garand matches.SpecificationsManufacturer: WinchesterModel: M1 Garand Ba …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Remington Model 700 is a legend forged in steel, the number one bolt-action of all time, and proudly made in the USA. For over 50 years, more Model 700s have been sold than any other bolt-action rifle before or since. The legendary strength of its 3-rings-of-steel receiver paired with a hammer-forged barrel, combine to yield the most popular bolt-action rifle in history. Top choice of elite military snipers, the Model 700 is unequalled in tactical precision. Whether de …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisNitro King was the trade name for shotguns sold through the Sharpleigh Hardware Company of St. Louis, Missouri around the turn of the last century, and were actually manufactured by companies such as Crescent and Davenport. (As a side note, the "Nitro" in the name refers to "nitrocellulose," a key ingredient in smokeless powder which was the successor to black powder.) Davenport made many variations of their single shot shotguns!SpecificationsManufacturer: DavenportModel: …