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Elk Hunting: Pursuing the Majestic Wapiti
Success in elk country starts long before the shot. From selecting the ultimate backcountry cartridge to dialing in a lightweight, rugged rifle setup, discover the expert tactics and XLR chassis... Read more...
The Barrel Burner App
The Barrel Burner App
At XLR we take pride in supporting those who support us. When Sam let us know he was starting the barrel burner App we knew it was going to be... Read more...
A precision rifle shooter using an XLR Envy Pro chassis during an off-season competition shooting match for hunters.
Hunters in the Off-season: Competition Shooting
For serious hunters, the months between seasons should not be idle. Competition shooting, specifically the NRL Hunter Series, is the ultimate training ground for real-world field success. Discover how precision... Read more...
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Factory vs. Custom Rifle: Which One Is Best for You?
Contemplate the factory vs. custom rifle debate? While factory rifles offer convenience and value, custom builds provide unmatched precision. Discover which path fits your budget and shooting goals, and how... Read more...
A shooter in prone position using an XLR chassis to test how to measure length of pull for optimal eye relief.
How to Measure Length of Pull for Optimal Rifle Accuracy and Comfort
Is your rifle working against you? A poor fit can ruin your accuracy and recoil management. Learn how to measure your personal Length of Pull (LOP) and why this one... Read more...
A coyote blends into the brush, highlighting the stealth required for successful predator hunting.
Predator Hunting: Controlling Populations and Honing Skills
Predator hunting is a pursuit of precision, patience, and purpose. Beyond the adrenaline rush, it serves as a vital tool for wildlife management, protecting livestock and balancing ecosystems. From the... Read more...
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XLR Industries Competition Rifle: Built to Win
Ready to gain a competitive edge? Choosing the right competition rifle setup is a balance of ergonomics, accuracy, and modularity. In this guide, we break down why a precision-machined competition... Read more...
How to Field Dress a Deer: A Step-by-Step Guide for Hunters
How to Field Dress a Deer: A Step-by-Step Guide for Hunters
Learn the best field dressing tips for a cleaner harvest, better meat care, and fewer mistakes in the field, plus simple ways to stay prepared on every hunt. Read more...
XLR Industries Unveils the Envy Pro 2 The Next Evolution in Precision Rifle Chassis Design
XLR Industries Unveils the Envy Pro 2 The Next Evolution in Precision Rifle Chassis Design
Over the past decade, XLR Industries has been a front runner for innovation in the precision rifle world. From the original Envy chassis to the all new Envy Pro 2,... Read more...
What Is Arca-Swiss?
What Is Arca-Swiss?
Arca-Swiss started in photography, but its precision rail system has become a go-to solution for marksmen and hunters seeking stability in their shooting setups. This post explores what Arca-Swiss is,... Read more...
Rifle Chassis and Recoil Management: Techniques for Improved Precision
Rifle Chassis and Recoil Management: Techniques for Improved Precision
Master Recoil Management for Precision Shooting Struggling with accuracy at the range? Recoil could be holding you back. Uncontrolled recoil disrupts your aim, making follow-up shots harder and reducing overall... Read more...
5 Ways to Increase Your Winter Hunting Success
5 Ways to Increase Your Winter Hunting Success
Winter hunting offers unique advantages, but it also comes with challenges like harsh weather and shifting animal patterns. To maximize success, preparation is key—layering for warmth, scouting terrain, and understanding... Read more...
Deer Hunting: Tips and Tactics for Success
Deer Hunting: Tips and Tactics for Success
Deer Hunting: Tips and Tactics for SuccessDeer hunting is a time-honored tradition that combines skill, strategy, and patience. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned hunter, preparation is key to... Read more...
Short Action vs. Long Action: Rifle Cartridge Lengths
Short Action vs. Long Action: Rifle Cartridge Lengths
When choosing a rifle, one of the key factors to consider is whether to go with a short-action or long-action design. These terms refer to the length of the cartridge... Read more...
PRS Rifles and the Benefits of a PRS Chassis
PRS Rifles and the Benefits of a PRS Chassis
Precision Rifle Series (PRS) rifles are specialized, long-range tactical platforms designed for competitive shooting events. These rifles are equipped with features like heavy barrels, added weights, and barricade stops to ensure... Read more...
Shooter in snow tests rifle accuracy in cold weather
Does Cold Weather Affect Rifle Accuracy?
The target is lined up in your sight. You've made similar shots many, many times before. However, the early morning air is bitterly cold in this new environment as your... Read more...
Rifle Shooting Positions Every Hunter Should Know
Rifle Shooting Positions Every Hunter Should Know
The importance of selecting the correct shooting position cannot be overstated in precision shooting. Better yet, overcoming different scenarios when forced to shoot from any position is even better. The... Read more...
Hunting Essentials: Choosing the Right Rifle Setup for Your Game
Hunting Essentials: Choosing the Right Rifle Setup for Your Game
Hunting, deeply ingrained in human history, demands a meticulous approach to gear selection, with the rifle setup playing a pivotal role. A well-matched rifle enhances the hunting experience, guaranteeing precision,... Read more...
Getting a clear sight picture using long range rifle shooting prop
A Beginner's Guide to Long-Range Shooting
Pursuing long-range shooting is a challenging and deeply rewarding discipline in the expansive world of firearms and precision marksmanship. Defined by engaging targets well beyond conventional distances, long-range shooting demands... Read more...
How to Clean a Rifle: A Comprehensive Guide
How to Clean a Rifle: A Comprehensive Guide
Rifle maintenance is critical to the longevity and function of your firearm. Keeping your rifle clean will also increase its accuracy, reliability, and smooth operation. The bore, crown, trigger, and... Read more...
6 Ways to Upgrade Your Hunting Rifle
6 Ways to Upgrade Your Hunting Rifle
Hunting rifles do not need to be in the same configuration as they have for the last Century. The shooting industry has imploded with aftermarket upgrades allowing hunters to change... Read more...
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How to Build a Modern Hunting Rifle
This article provides a detailed guide on constructing a modern hunting rifle. It begins by emphasizing the importance of cartridge selection based on the game hunted and the shooter's comfort.... Read more...
11 Common Rifle Mistakes and How to Correct Them
11 Common Rifle Mistakes and How to Correct Them
In the firearms industry, Rifle mistakes are a pretty common occurrence. Human errors like sighting in a rifle, proper cleaning, or your choice of ammunition all have a major effect... Read more...
Choosing the Right Scope Rings
Choosing the Right Scope Rings
  Choosing the right scope ring can be critical for all rifle shooters. Selecting reliable and correctly manufactured riflescope rings to pair with your rifle scope is paramount for achieving... Read more...
Why Firearm Fit is Essential
Why Firearm Fit is Essential
In this guide, we'll walk you through the importance of rifle fitment and how it affects your overall rifle shooting experience. Specifically, we'll discuss why is firearm fitment important for... Read more...
Hornady 147 ELDM BC Variation
Hornady 147 ELDM BC Variation
If you have been around precision rifle shooting in the last few years, you are most likely aware of the 147 ELDM. This bullet has helped the 6.5 Creedmoor and... Read more...
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What's the best rifle chassis for you?
What's the Best Rifle Chassis for Your Next Rifle Build? Every week, our sales team is asked, "What is the best chassis for me?" That is a very complex question... Read more...
BUILDING THE BEST YOUTH HUNTING RIFLE
BUILDING THE BEST YOUTH HUNTING RIFLE
Building the best youth hunting rifle. Finding a quality youth hunting rifle is few and far between. Most of the time, they feature components that do not fit youth shooters properly.... Read more...
XLR Chassis Rifles Chambered in 300 PRC cartridges
THE RISE OF THE PRC CARTRIDGES
New precision rifle cartridges always make shooters scratch their heads, and the rise of the Hornady PRC rifle cartridges is no different. Is it worth buying a new rifle? What... Read more...
C-6 Buttstock Install + Adjustments
C-6 Buttstock Install + Adjustments
XLR is super excited to inform you our C-6 buttstock is now in stock and available for stand-alone purchase. This buttstock takes the XLR chassis to the next level with... Read more...
XLR Hunter DBM Installation
XLR Hunter DBM Installation
The XLR Hunter DBM is the next step in providing consumers the best hunting platform available! As chassis become more popular in the hunting market, we have been faced with... Read more...
Choosing the Correct Ammo for a Hunting Rifle
Choosing the Correct Ammo for a Hunting Rifle
Since the release of the 6.5 Creedmoor, Hornady Match has been the gold standard for factory ammunition. If you own a 6.5 Creedmoor, you have likely shot the Hornady Match... Read more...
Win number 35 For Jake Vibbert
Win number 35 For Jake Vibbert
About Professional Shooter Jake Vibbert Jake Vibbert is one of those names that continues to sit at the top of the Precision Rifles Series. Jake has been shooting Precision Rifles... Read more...
XLR Side stage Hornady Precision Hunter Challenge
XLR Side stage Hornady Precision Hunter Challenge
XLR Side stage Hornady Precision Hunter Challenge With the rise in NRL Hunter matches this year, XLR Industries wanted to do our part in growing the sport! We recently attended... Read more...
Tools For Hunting Western Big Game
Tools For Hunting Western Big Game
Tools for hunting elk, deer and other big game out west. Hunting out west, a rather broad term including the possibility of sheep, mountain goats, elk, pronghorn, deer, and bears.... Read more...
Precision Rifle Timers
Precision Rifle Timers
Precision Rifle Timers for Competition Shooters We have all been there, you ask the RO for time and all that you hear is crickets…. Or if you are on the... Read more...
Ultimate Guide to Bergara B14 Stock Upgrade
Ultimate Guide to Bergara B14 Stock Upgrade
Why Upgrade Your Bergara B14 Stock? With the surge of NRL 22 matches taking place around the nation, the Bergara B14R has been a hot topic. The Bergara B14R is... Read more...
Side Stage at the Price Utah NRL Hunter Match
Side Stage at the Price Utah NRL Hunter Match
XLR + Lapua + Vudoo, Side Stage at the Price, Utah NRL Hunter Match XLR Industries has paired up with Lapua and Vudoo side stage at the Price, Utah NRL... Read more...
Truing Rifle Data
Truing Rifle Data
This is the time of the year when shooters start getting the itch. It is the best time to start brushing up on your wind calls and making sure that... Read more...
Medium Length Actions
Medium Length Actions
For years, long-range shooters have been pushing the limits of different short-action magnum cartridges with their bolt action receiver. Short actions appeal to hunters and long-range enthusiasts due to their... Read more...
XLR at the Western Hunt Expo
XLR at the Western Hunt Expo
XLR at the Western Hunt Expo 2022 Check out XLR chassis systems and products at The Western Hunt Expo hosted at Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.... Read more...
XLR Takes 1st at Great Britain Precision Rifle Association Match
XLR Takes 1st at Great Britain Precision Rifle Association Match
XLR pro team shooter Josh Martin takes 1st place at Great Britain Precision Rifle Association's first ever match. Notch another in the win column for the XLR Pro Team and... Read more...
CompExpo 2021
CompExpo 2021
The CompExpo hosted at Cameo Shooting Sports Complex in Palisade, Colorado is a week-long event where guests can come and check out the top manufacturers in the shooting sports industry.... Read more...
New Night Vision Mount for the Element 3.0 Chassis
New Night Vision Mount for the Element 3.0 Chassis
The NEW Element 3.0 Night Vision Mount has arrived! Designed specifically for use on our Element 3.0 Chassis this Night Vision Hood adds functionality to your rifle setup and looks great doing it! The... Read more...
New 3D Printed Titanium Grip!
New 3D Printed Titanium Grip!
The NEW Titanium Grip is the new pinnacle of ultralightweight performance. Weighing just 26 grams, less than one ounce, it is the must-have grip for the avid ounce counter. 3D printed... Read more...
Collin Fossen - 2020 XLR Pro Shooter
Collin Fossen - 2020 XLR Pro Shooter
Collin Fossen will again be shooting for Team XLR for the 2020 precision rifle season and will be competing in matches in both the National Rifle League (NRL), the Competition Dynamics (CD)... Read more...
NEW Carbon Buttstock Bag Rider!
NEW Carbon Buttstock Bag Rider!
The Smoke Carbon Buttstock Bag Rider was designed based on customer feedback to compliment and increase the functionality of the Smoke Carbon Buttstock. It increases the shooter's ability to better spot their shots for... Read more...
Jake Vibbert - XLR Pro Shooter
Jake Vibbert - XLR Pro Shooter
Jake Vibbert is back with Team XLR for 2020 precision rifle season. Although it has been an unusual year for the sport, Jake has continued to make an impact as... Read more...
Chris Way - 2020 Team XLR Pro Shooter
Chris Way - 2020 Team XLR Pro Shooter
Chris Way is back with Team XLR for the 2020 season. He is off to a quick start with a win at the National Rifles League's (NRL) Rifles Only Brawl the first national match... Read more...
XLR Pro Shooters Take Two of the Top 3 Spots at National Match | March 24th, 2019
Big congratulations to XLR Pro Shooter Paul Dallin on his first-place finish and Brian Pence with his third-place finish! Amazing to have two XLR Pro Shooters finish in the top 3 of a national level match! Just a small fraction of the #xlrfamily that participated in this weekend’s National Rifle League Precision Rifle Shooters of Idaho (PRSID) Gem State Standoff precision rifle match. Huge shout out to match directors Nate Lauerman & Seth Howard putting on such an amazing event! And all the RO’s who kept things running smooth and quick. Check out the entire XLR Pro Shooters HERE We want to thank everyone that... Read more...