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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.
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When a Rifle Suddenly SHOOTS BAD (Why my rifle won’t group)
Picture This You’re at the range. Heart rate steady. Dope dialed. Wind checked. First shot perfect. Second shot still good. Then the group opens up like a shotgun pattern. Frustration hits. “Barrel’s shot out,” you mutter already pricing replacements, scopes, maybe a new stock. Stop. Most rifles don’t die overnight. Something changed and 9 times out of 10, it’s not the barrel. At Redleg, we’ve seen shooters waste thousands of dollars chasing the wrong problem. That’s why we
Brandon Lolkus
42 minutes ago4 min read


🔬 The Science of How We Perform Rifle Barrel Cleaning | Redleg Precision Guns Chandler, MN
The True Measure of a Rifle Isn’t How It Shoots Dirty It’s How It Shoots Clean. Every precision shooter eventually learns the same painful truth: Barrels don’t lose accuracy overnight. They lose it one careless cleaning at a time. At Redleg Precision Guns in Chandler, Minnesota , we build and maintain rifles that live at the intersection of craftsmanship and science. We chamber, bed, and tune rifles for PRS, F-Class, ELR, and precision hunting and we’ve scoped, measured, and
Brandon Lolkus
Dec 4, 20256 min read


The Ultimate Guide to Thermal Scopes in 2025
Command the Dark Picture this: It's 2 AM on a sub-zero night in southwest Minnesota. The wind bites through your gloves, and the only sound is the crunch of frost under your boots. Suddenly, a coyote's heat signature blooms on your scope like a ghost rising from the snow. That's the power of thermal optics turning the hunter into the unseen predator. At Redleg, we've seen how these tools revolutionize night hunting, but only when matched with precision craftsmanship. The Ther
Brandon Lolkus
Nov 19, 202510 min read


The Heart of Precision: Inside Rifle Actions and Why Fit Matters | Redleg Gunsmithing Minnesota Part 2
Comparing Precision in Factory and Custom Rifle Actions: Pros, Cons, and Redleg Refinements Borden Accuracy: The Pursuit of Perfect Symmetry Overview: Jim Borden’s actions are synonymous with true precision. Benchrest shooters rely on them because every line, lug, and bore is cut to near-molecular consistency. The Ridgeline and Alpine are among the most concentric custom actions ever made. Pros: EDM-cut raceways and lug seats ensure perfect bolt travel. Ultra-tight tolera
Brandon Lolkus
Nov 11, 20258 min read
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