Gas Gun Vs Bolt Gun | Long Range Shootout

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GAS GUN VS BOLT GUN
LONG RANGE SHOOTOUT

A classic face-off: Bolt Gun vs Gas Gun in a PRS-style scenario. Who's taking home the W?
We've got Dan Chatton with his trusty bolt gun going head-to-head against Keith Baker and a top-of-the-line gas gun.

Watch the showdown and see which rifle (and shooter) reigns supreme.

THE GEAR

Check out the gear that we highlighted in the video.

MDT ACC ELITE CHASSIS SYSTEM


mdt ELITE SCOPE RINGS

MDT CKYE-POD SINGLE PULL

MDT LRA MV3 Electronic Level

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