Mike Fellon

The M1A demands more from a scope than most rifles. Not because it’s inaccurate, far from it. But that side-mounted receiver rail sits higher than anything you’re used to from bolt guns, which means you’re adding a cheek riser to nearly every setup. Pair that mounting reality with the rifle’s 100-to-600-yard versatility, and scope selection … Read more

If you have the Ruger 10/22 in your collection, then you can call yourself the proud owner of one of the most successful rimfire rifle designs in history. Established in 1964, Ruger continues to pump out the semi-automatic that everyone, including myself, loves to this day. Its inspiration was found in the standard US military … Read more

The Mini-14 gets over-scoped more than any rifle I test. Shooters mount 4-12x or even 5-25x optics on a rifle that’s designed to be fast-handling and versatile from 50 to 300 yards, then wonder why it feels wrong. The Mini-14 isn’t a precision rifle, it’s a 2-4 MOA platform built for reliability and quick handling. … Read more