All posts by John McQuay

John McQuay began his career as a US Marine Corps Scout Sniper. After leaving the Marine Corps as a Sergeant, he went to work for a large Indiana police department. There he worked in various capacities to include Patrol Officer, SWAT Sniper, Firearms Instructor and is now employed as a Patrol Supervisor. John is a NRA Certified LE Firearms instructor, competitive pistol and rifle shooter. He is passionate about the right to keep and bear arms and enjoys educating citizens on the safe use of firearms for competition and self-defense.

Mail Call Mondays Podcast #14 – McRees Threatens Consumers and we talk about Free Recoil

This week we talk about McRees Precision, their threats to sue over bubble levels. We also talk about Free Recoil in competition.
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Mail Call Mondays Season 6 #19 – .22 Trainer and NRL .22 League


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Mail Call Mondays Podcast #13 – .22 Trainer and NRL .22 League

This week we talk about .22LR training rifles and the NRL .22 League.
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Mail Call Mondays Podcast #12 – Reloading Scales, Hit Indicators, Support Bags and More!

This week we talk about Reloading Scales, Hit Indicators, Support Bags, the Remington 700 84204, getting your dope at limited rage and rangefinder options under $250.
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Mail Call Mondays Season 6 #18 – Reloading Scales, Hit Indicators, Support Bags and More!


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Ruger Precision Rifle Safety Bulletin

Ruger has identified a problem with Ruger Precision Rifles with the aluminum bolt shroud. Some rifles may experience interference with the firing pin that can cause light strikes. In severe cases, it may cause failure to fire when the trigger is pulled, then cause the rifle to fire when the bolt is touched.

This is not a recall, but Ruger has setup a program where owners of affected rifles may apply for a free replacement bolt shroud. Ruger advises that if you have fired more than 100 rounds through your rifle without any light strikes or other issues, your rifle is “unlikely to be affected” and no further action is necessary.

Possibly affected serial number range is 1800-26274 to 1800-78345 OR 1801-00506 to 1801-30461

Full details on the issue are available in the Safety Bulletin PDF.

Mail Call Mondays Podcast #11 – Traveling with Gear, Loading the Bipod and Wind

This week we talk about traveling with shooting gear, loading the bipod, wind reading and our 6.5 Grendel update.
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Mail Call Mondays Season 6 #17 – Traveling with Gear, Loading the Bipod and Wind


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Mail Call Mondays Podcast #10 – TriggrCon, Full Conceal, Mantis, Inforce, 2A Armament and more!

This week we talk about some of the cool and strange products we saw at TriggrCon in Tacoma, WA.
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Mail Call Mondays Season 6 #16 – TriggrCon, Full Conceal, Mantis, Inforce, 2A Armament and more!


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