Welcome to The Precision Report
Dive into real-world custom rifle builds, expert gunsmithing techniques, precision reloading tips, and deep-dive guides from a working shop in Chandler, MN. Whether you're a hunter, competitive shooter, or builder, this blog is built for you.

Introduction: Two Cartridges. One Heritage. Different Missions. Precision shooters love the 6.5s and for good reason. Both the 6.5 Creedmoor  and 6.5 PRC  share the same sleek, high-BC bullets that cut through wind like a hot wire through wax. But while they look like siblings on paper, these two cartridges live in completely different worlds. At Redleg, we’ve chambered, tested, and tuned both at the extreme edge of performance from 18” suppressed hunting rigs to 26” long-ran

“You don’t need a longer barrel to hunt farther you just need smarter engineering.” ⚙️ What Makes the 7mm Backcountry Different Federal’s 7mm Backcountry  isn’t another rebranded magnum it’s the first cartridge engineered around Peak Alloy™ , a patented homogeneous steel case  that safely handles ~80,000 PSI , nearly 25% more than brass. That higher ceiling unlocks magnum power in shorter, lighter, suppressed rifles: Full velocity in 18–22" barrels No case stretch or trimming

22 Hornet Left 218 Bee Right In an age where 6mm Creedmoor and .22 ARC dominate conversations, it’s easy to forget the pioneers of precision small-bore centerfires. The .22 Hornet and .218 Bee  are two of those legends cartridges born not from marketing departments, but from meticulous experimenters who cared about one thing: pure accuracy with minimal recoil. Even 90 years later, these rounds still define the intersection of engineering simplicity and

If you’re stepping up from 5.56 or 6.5 and want a hard-hitting, compact rifle that carries serious energy downrange, two modern cartridges lead the charge the .338 ARC  and the 8.6 Blackout . At first glance, both promise “big-bore” performance in shorter rifles, but their engineering, purpose, and platforms couldn’t be more different. In this Redleg breakdown, we’ll cover: ✅ Same bullet performance comparison ✅ Optimal bullet weights for each caliber ✅ Platform pros and cons

In precision hunting, caliber choice is about more than just speed and energy. It’s about consistency under field conditions, ballistic efficiency over distance, and the subtle interplay between reloading flexibility and terminal performance. Two of today’s most capable cartridges for long-range hunters are the .280 Ackley Improved  and 6.5 PRC . They look different on paper. One is a modern wildcat-turned-SAAMI-standard with a classic 7mm projectile. The other is a magnum-cl

For most shooters, the difference between .300 AAC Blackout  and 7.62x39mm  boils down to what's cheaper at the gun counter. But for precision rifle builders, reloaders, and ballistic specialists, the comparison runs much deeper. 300BLKOUT(left) 7.62X39MM(right) At Redleg, we build rifles for a specific purpose—whether that’s suppressed short-barreled hunting rigs or rugged semi-auto carbines. This article compares the .300 BLK  and 7.62x39mm

⚖️ Side-by-Side Caliber Comparison Feature .22 Hornet  🦊 .22 Magnum (WMR)  🐇 Type Centerfire Rimfire Bullet Diameter .224" .224" Typical Bullet Weights 35–55 gr 30–50 gr Muzzle Velocity 2,400–3,100 fps 1,750–2,200 fps Muzzle Energy 450–700 ft-lbs 250–325 ft-lbs Effective Range 200–250 yards 100–125 yards Reloadable ✅ Yes ❌ No Firearm Types Bolt-action, single-shot, custom builds Bolt, lever, semi-auto, revolver Suppressor-Ready ✅ Tunable for subsonic ⚠️ Limited (no reloads)

When precision, repeatability, and ballistic performance matter, the debate between the .243 Winchester and the 6mm Creedmoor gets more nuanced than velocity charts and energy graphs. On paper, they look like siblings. In the field or on the bench, their personalities couldn’t be more distinct. 243 Win(left) 6 Creed(right) In this Redleg deep dive, we go beyond the basics to examine: Internal/external ballistics Barrel harmonics Brass characteristics Bullet stabilization Barr

When Hornady launched the .22 ARC , they claimed it could deliver .22-250 performance in an AR-15  platform—a bold statement, considering the .22-250's long-standing reputation for speed and flat trajectory. But how accurate is that claim? We decided to test it by putting both cartridges on equal footing: same bullet, same barrel length, same twist rate. What we found tells a different story than the marketing. 🚩 Marketing vs. Reality Hornady’s published data shows velocity

Chamber Reamers At Redleg Company Inc. , precision is the standard — not the exception. Whether you're calling coyotes at 400 yards or ringing steel at 1,000, the right cartridge isn't just helpful, it's essential. When performance is non-negotiable, the difference lies in design, consistency, and how that velocity is used  — not just achieved. Two top contenders in the high-performance .22-caliber space are the .22 Creedmoor  and the .22-250 Ackley Improved (AI) . Both deliv

The .224 Valkyrie and .22 ARC (Advanced Rifle Cartridge) are two high-performance .22-caliber centerfire cartridges designed for the AR-15 platform, offering impressive long-range ballistics and low recoil. Both are popular for varmint hunting, predator control, and long-range precision shooting, but they differ in design, performance, and reloading potential. This blog post compares these cartridges, focusing on factory ammunition, reloading capabilities, and ballistic perfo

243 Winchester Left 22 Creedmoor Right When it comes to hunting and precision shooting, two cartridges often find themselves in the spotlight: the .243 Winchester  and the 22 Creedmoor . Both offer exceptional performance in their respective niches, but which one is right for you? Whether you’re taking down coyotes at 300 yards, punching prairie dogs at extreme distances, or ethically harvesting deer, understanding the nuances of these two calibers will help you make the righ