The following are reports creating using specialized tools to analyze websites and analyze the sentiment of social media posts relating to Designated Marksman, Precision & Sniper Rifles. This includes rifles such as: Accuracy International AXSR / AT-X, Barrett MRAD (Multi-Role Adaptive Design) / Mk22, Tikka T3x TAC A1 and the Bergara B-14 HMR.

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• Why Ronin’s Grips’ Social Intelligence Delivers Superior Small Arms Analysis November 22, 2025
  In the high-stakes, high-profit environment of the U.S. small arms market, analysts must discern between genuine technical advancement and mere marketing noise. At Ronin’s Grips, we understand that a firearm’s true performance is defined not only by its laboratory specifications but by its real-world failure modes and user satisfaction across thousands of end-users. Our analytical edge ...
• The Vintorez Special Sniper System: A Technical and Doctrinal Analysis of a Soviet Spetsnaz Icon November 13, 2025
  The VSS Vintorez, with the GRAU designation 6P29 and the full Russian name Vintovka Snayperskaya Spetsialnaya (Винтовка Снайперская Специальная), or “Special Sniper Rifle,” is far more than a mere firearm. It is a complete, purpose-built weapon system born from a unique and exceptionally demanding set of requirements articulated by Soviet special forces (Spetsnaz) during the ...
• Market Analysis: The Top 20 Most Accurate Factory Rifles (2024-2025) November 4, 2025
  I. Executive Summary: The Factory Accuracy Market Landscape This report provides a quantitative ranking of the top 20 most accurate factory rifles available in the U.S. market, based on a proprietary model that fuses objective performance data with quantitative market sentiment analysis. The primary finding of this analysis is the “Democratization of Accuracy”: the precision gap between ...
• The U.S. Precision Rifle Market: A Comprehensive Sentiment & Performance Analysis for Q3 2025 October 12, 2025
  The United States precision rifle market in Q3 2025 presents a landscape of intense innovation and focused growth, a stark contrast to the general cooling observed in the broader firearms sector.1 This dynamism is almost entirely propelled by the burgeoning popularity of long-range shooting disciplines, most notably the Precision Rifle Series (PRS), which has expanded ...
• U.S. Market Analysis: The Top 25 Tactical & Precision Rifles in .338 Lapua Magnum October 3, 2025
  Executive Summary & Market Overview The .338 Lapua Magnum (8.6×70mm) cartridge represents not merely a caliber, but a complete weapon system philosophy that has defined the standards for long-range, anti-personnel sniping for over three decades. Conceived in the 1980s from a U.S. military requirement, the cartridge was the result of a collaborative effort between Finland’s SAKO ...
• How This Blog Is Being Threatened September 16, 2025
  For over a decade, the internet held a simple promise for creators: if you make good, helpful, or entertaining stuff, people will find it, and you can earn a living. Bloggers, independent writers, and small publishers invested thousands of hours researching, writing, and sharing their passion and expertise. The deal was straightforward: we provide quality ...
• The .308 Winchester Tactical Rifle Market: A Data-Driven Analysis of the Top 25 Platforms in the United States September 10, 2025
  The .308 Winchester, and its military counterpart the 7.62x51mm NATO, remains the foundational cartridge for tactical and precision rifle applications in the United States. Born from the post-WWII T65 program, it was engineered to deliver the terminal performance of the venerable .30-06 Springfield in a shorter cartridge suitable for modern semi-automatic platforms.1 Its formal adoption ...
• Why Data-Driven Insights and Social Media Analytics are Reshaping the Small Arms Market August 28, 2025
  In the rapidly evolving world of small arms, relying on “gut feelings,” manually browsing a handful of websites, or simply asking a few friends for their opinions is no longer enough. This isn’t your grandfather’s gun market. Today, a sophisticated and demanding consumer base, coupled with relentless technological innovation, has transformed the landscape. If you’re ...
• An Analysis of Precision Rifle Platforms in Contemporary U.S. Law Enforcement Q3 2025 August 25, 2025
  This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the top ten precision rifle systems currently in service with United States law enforcement agencies at the federal, state, and local levels. The ranking is determined through a qualitative assessment of frequency of use, based on documented agency adoptions, prevalence in industry literature, and influence within the tactical ...
• An Analysis of the Differences Between a Russian Dragunov and a Romanian PSL: They Are Not The Same July 21, 2025
  I guess we all have our pet peves. One of my many irks is when people call a Romanian PSL rifle a “Dragunov”. I see it all the time on Facebook and GunBroker. Honestly, it bugs the hell out of me. The PSL is an oversized AK for all intents and purposes. On the other ...