Guns Black Rain Ordnance Bolt Action Recoil Staff March 10, 2014 Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Read our affiliate policy. Find out more about how we test products. Black Rain Ordnance, a precision firearms manufacturer from Neosho, MO, recently highlighted some of the specs of their new bolt gun (they showed off the prototype at SHOT). Since most people know Black Rain Ordnance (BRO) for their AR15 and AR10 rifles, we thought we'd share. The following description refers to the rifle shown in the pictures, a bolt action they've been working on for a little over a year. BRO's bolts, barrels and receivers are all built in house; each rifle is assembled from the ground up there locally. In order to increase stability consistency and still maintain smooth operation and a short 60 deg throw, the rifle has a 3 lug bolt design that locks housed by a true hex receiver. The shooter is given control over how the spent casing is ejected by the Sako style extractor working along with the springless ejector. The 24” barrel is threaded at the at the front of the receiver and the .250 recoil lug; this helps it to maintain spacing so the shooter can have increased and consistent accuracy. It uses a 6 groove 1:10 rifling and is fluted to 416R stainless The muzzle crown is offered in both threaded and non-threaded, so it can be used with a compensator or suppressor if desired. Both T2A and T5A stocks are Manner composites. Also unique to Black Rain Ordnance Inc is the trigger design. The triggers are preset at 3.5lbs but are adjustable with a spring change. According to Black Rain Ordnance, the trigger “operation is extremely crisp with a clean break and virtually no creep”. It will be available in .308, .338 Lapua and .223 and should be available in May. Watch the video below for more information or visit Black Raine Ordnance online. Follow them on Facebook or Instagram (blackrainordnance#). Why you can trust RECOIL Since our founding in 2012, RECOIL remains the premier firearms lifestyle publication for the modern shooting enthusiast. We deliver cutting-edge coverage of guns, gear, accessories and technology. We go beyond basic reviews, providing no B.S. buyer’s guides, hands-on testing and expert analysis on everything from firearms and survival equipment to watches and vehicles. Our reviewers are the backbone of our operation and come from diverse shooting backgrounds: Former law enforcement, military veterans, competitive shooters, seasoned hunters and plain old firearms enthusiasts. Furthermore, we’re not just gun experts, but dedicated journalists who adhere to the strictest standards of our profession. At RECOIL, editorial independence is the foundation of everything we publish and the cornerstone of reader trust. Our editors, writers and content creators make all editorial decisions independently, free from outside influence. That boils down to: advertisers don’t dictate our coverage, the outcomes of our reviews or what we recommend in our buyer’s guides. First and always, our commitment is to our audience—ensuring every review and article is accurate, unbiased, and driven by real-world experience. Whether you’re selecting your next firearm, upgrading your gear, or exploring the latest innovations in the shooting world, RECOIL provides the trusted insights you need to make informed decisions. Learn more about our Editorial Standards and how we review products. NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Target Pack from RECOILFor years, RECOIL magazine has treated its readers to a full-size (sometimes full color!) shooting target tucked into each big issue. Now we've compiled over 50 of our most popular targets into this one digital PDF download. From handgun drills to AR-15 practice, these 50+ targets have you covered. Print off as many as you like (ammo not included). Get your pack of 50 Print-at-Home targets when you subscribe to the RECOIL email newsletter. We'll send you weekly updates on guns, gear, industry news, and special offers from leading manufacturers - your guide to the firearms lifestyle.You want this. Trust Us.
