Customer Testimonials
February 2015
"I don't know how you do it, but I'm certain some form of alchemy or sorcery must be involved! When I bought my M-40 A5 some 5 years ago, I wrote to tell you that I had never touched so fine a rifle in my nearly 70 years of life. That rifle still shoots .25 MOA groups for my brother, several years younger and a trained, retired LEO SWAT sniper. I can still shoot sub .5 MOA groups with failing eyes and it has brought me indescribable pleasure since I first took it out of the case.
One month ago, I took delivery of the 6.5 Grendel SPG you built for me and its another home run. First five shot group for record was .382 MOA, fired by me; I have put the rifle "off limits" to my brother! This weapon is a work of art, from the muzzle to the butt stock. The trigger is as good as my M-40, the action is as smooth as a Swiss watch and the surety of every shot is stunning. You and your team have truly found a way to marry art and technology; the result is magic, pure and simple. I can't thank you enough for providing me another amazing rifle to enjoy and share with friends and family (I'll let my brother fire it soon). Thank you for putting up with my incessant impatience during the build process. I certainly apologize for the inconvenience of the e-mails and phone calls. I can only say it was well worth the wait and worth every dollar spent to experience this incredible rifle. Please convey my gratitude to every member of your team; they're the best and I'm grateful to them every time I press the fantastic trigger on my "magic" SPG!"
Steve Waldman
St. Louis, MO
February 2015
"I got my M40A1-5 in ’08. I have logged every round since I popped the cherry. Yesterday I went to an impromptu range in Leeseburg Florida where a guy has reactive steel out to 500. There aren’t many places around here like that where I can go. Back then it was just me, engaged. Now it’s us and three more. Anyway, fellas on benches left and right were looking at my gun. I’ve dropped it onto concrete a couple times and it ain’t as pretty as the day I got it. When someone would ask I’d turn the elevation knob back to zero and hand them my rangefinder. Handed them my dope and let them dry fire twice to feel the factory trigger. Then I’d hand them a round and watch the smiles as they hit what they were shooting at from 270 to 500. Thanks again, it’s one hell of a tool."
January 2015
"I have been a Tactical Rifles customer for about a decade now and own four of the company’s rifles. I consider them all part of my select collection of go-to guns because they are 1/2 MoA performers or better and they’ve always served me flawlessly. This is why I find claims of less-than-spectacular work so incredible. I’ve had four distinct experiences with the company and they’ve all been great. If these claims are true, doesn’t it stand to reason that I would have experienced a problem somewhere along the way? I understand that people have to exercise a little patience if they want the best. This is certainly true of all custom gun making shops that I know. I would encourage any serious shooter to go with a piece from TR. The truth of the matter will become evident quickly and you will be happy."
Darren LaSorte
Dallas, TX
January, 2015
"Picked up the rifle today. Looks super. I love the short barrel. Makes the firearm lighter and more maneuverable."
November 7, 2014
"The 26 nosler arrived the shop owner was amazied at the workmanship I'm. So impresed with. Everything thank you." Mark
November 7, 2014
"Doing 1038 yards at the moment hitting the steel silhouette every time! Shoots like a dream unbelievable!!!!!!!!!!"
November 4, 2014
"Spent most of Sunday shooting the .223 build out to 550 yards. It shoots amazingly well. I thoroughly enjoyed being the only one on the range that day shooting to that distance and consistently hitting a target the size of a salad plate. It was a cold and windy day in Michigan, but that was not a problem. I can't wait to shoot the .260 build! I am signing up for a new shooting range (about 1.5 hours away) that will let me shoot out to 1,000 yards. I have to believe that the .260 Rem will handle that distance nicely. Thanks again for the great build."
November 3, 2014
"1st kill with the TR WSM. Only 340 yard cross canyon shot but I couldn't back up any further. Lol. Next in the list: Bull elk."
9/15/2014
"Mr. Rooney, that is much appreciated. The quality of products and the customer service I receive from Tactical Rifles ensures my loyalty. If there is ever anything I can do to help promote some of the finest precision rifles available for tactical shooters, please let me know."
August 29, 2014
"Wanted you both to know that I received the rifle last week, actually it's still at Wilde Built Tactical while I wait the mandatory 10 days in California, but I'm very excited to pick up the rifle and get it to the range. I received the magazine via USPS yesterday but did not receive any build sheets with all the specifications on the rifle...twist, barrel and such. This information would be helpful as I start to do my load development for the rifle. In addition to all the rifle particulars I'd like your recommendation on break-in procedures for the rifle/barrel.
Thank you again for the great service and I'm looking forward to working with you again."
January, 2014
"Your rifle continues to be awesome. And your cleaning method just as awesome. I have never cleaned a rifle so completely and easily before. Taking your words to heart and wanting to err on the side of caution I completely remove the jag from the rod before bringing the rod back out of the barrel. Trying to keep risk to the crown at zero. When I took that three day class last June in hundred degree weather from that former Marine Scout Sniper instructor I hadn't shot longer than 100 yds. before. I was just hoping not to embarrass myself and your rifle kept me above three of the five shooters and neck and neck with a Police sniper from Wisconsin to 800 yds. With my Nightforce I just dial the dope and aim straight at the body sized target. Later it sort of blew me away when I stopped to figure what my minutes of dope equaled in hold over. I was accounting for a 16' drop! But your rifle was putting shots right on that target at 800."
August 2013
"Tactical Rifles from Tactical Rifles Inc. are clearly the best. For me, there is no competitor.As an Infantry soldier, I demanded the best performance of myself and my battle buddies. As a Special Forces Operator, that came in handy. My best was made better there with improvements in both available technology and quality gear. When I was later introduced to Tactical Rifles Inc., I became painfully aware that I HAD NOT been using the best available in firearms. Now, I depend on my Tactical Rifle for extreme performance in a wide variety of shooting applications. Whether I’m shooting to complete a hunt on my “bucket list,” or simply bragging rights on the range with friends and strangers alike, I’ve seen that these Tactical Rifles are the ONLY rifles that give me such a decisive advantage. My Tactical Rifle brings me the kind of pride and satisfaction that makes me grin ear-to-ear....even in a room by myself!”
"Sorry I haven't been in touch since I received the rifle back in February but I've had it out twice now at the 100 & 200yd ranges here locally and I've already become somewhat of a local legend; all thanks to you and your team! The rifle is remarkable in every way and can't thank you enough for helping me put it all together."
November 2013
"Just to say hi and to let you know how happy I am with the rifle you build for me. I have been shooting consistent groups this entire year. I have attached a target that shows how consistent the rifle is and I'm getting this 5 round (one hole) group every time I hit the 100 yards range prone position.The straggler on the right is the first round on a 100% cold barrel and I get it sometimes and sometimes I don't."
October, 2013
"Just got back from WY. 1 antelope at 752 & 1 at 789 yds both cold bore kills. I love that lapua! Thanks again."
October, 2013
"Guess I told you but didn't show you. First three at 200 yards from the Grendel Friday. Not on center cause I screwed around with quick disconnect prior to this outing. Guess if one measured center to center, it's a bit better than I initially stated."
September 8, 2013
"Just an update on your excellent M40. At the end of my three day TFTT tactical rifle class we shot from long distance and also hostage drills at two and three hundred yards. Your rifle did it's best to help me out and the instructor a former Marine Scout/Sniper instructor looked through his binoculars and mentioned that I had a half minute group at 800yds. On the hostage drill we had that target where the head of the bad guy sticks out partially from behind the hostage. It would come up for 5 seconds during which time you would acquire the target and fire before it went out of sight again. Your rifle helped me put one between the eyes of the bad guy. By the way a police sniper from Wisconsin who came all the way out here to California for the class noticed and commented on your rifle. Which was unusual because he didn't talk a lot."
August 27, 2013
"I just came from my local FFL and I saw my rifle for the first time. I wanted to tell you that it's a work of art. I'm very pleased. It says precision in every way possible. It's my absolute favorite gun and I haven't even shot it yet."
August 21, 2013
"Well I have to say I am very happy with my SVR so far. Still in the brake-in process and it comfortably groups under your 1/2"MOA guarantee! It's a real head turner at the range also."
"Your rifle continues to be awesome. And your cleaning method just as awesome. I have never cleaned a rifle so completely and easily before. Taking your words to heart and wanting to err on the side of caution I completely remove the jag from the rod before bringing the rod back out of the barrel. Trying to keep risk to the crown at zero. When I took that three day class last June in hundred degree weather from that former Marine Scout Sniper instructor I hadn't shot longer than 100 yds. before. I was just hoping not to embarrass myself and your rifle kept me above three of the five shooters and neck and neck with a Police sniper from Wisconsin to 800 yds. With my Nightforce I just dial the dope and aim straight at the body sized target. Later it sort of blew me away when I stopped to figure what my minutes of dope equaled in hold over. Damn I was accounting for a 16' drop! But your rifle was putting shots right on that target at 800."
"Thanks again for the info and your time on the phone yesterday. As Imentioned, I went to the range yesterday and I could not believe theresults. I took my first shot to get on paper and then dialed for a zeroand the second shot was spot on, then I took my third and I thought I missedthe target completely, but the shot had gone through same hole! The gunshoots like nothing else I have ever shot, I had a huge smile on my face thewhole day as shot after shot continued to amaze me. You build anunbelievable rifle and should be very proud of your work."
May 19, 2014
I just wanted to share with you my experience at the range yesterday. I took the 6.5x47 Lapua that you built for me last year. I took four or five warm up shots and set down and shot four, five round groups. I did not cherry pick the groups, I just shot twenty consecutive rounds. I have attached the pictures so you can see the results. Center to center, my average for the twenty rounds is .36 inches and my best group was .18 inches. I have not been in the military and have had no formal training. Just goes to show that if you put a superior rifle in the hands of a motivated amateur like me, he can look like he knows what he is doing! As you know, this is the second rifle that you have built for me and with results like this I am sure there will be a third. Thanks again for all of your help!
October, 2013
"I just have to write you finally and tell you that everything you said was correct. You were ABSOLUTELY RIGHT. THE WAIT WAS WORTH IT!.
LOL I am embarrassed now that I called so many times and even questioned you if this was really gonna happen. It was a LONG wait but OMG. When I fired that rifle it had less kick then my 9mm."
"I already have one of your SVR IN .204 Ruger and I could not be happier with it!"