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Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22 Sport Review [Hands-On Tested]
We take a hands-on look at one of the most popular semi-automatic rifles on the market, the S&W M&P 15-22 Sport.
Mike Hardesty
Author
Mike has been shooting, reloading, and bullet casting for over 40 years. He lives in rural Indiana where he has a backyard target range. Married for almost 40 years, Mike and his wife teach adult education in their home county and have four sons with their families, totaling 10 grandkids.
Experience
- 50 years of shooting experience
- Bullet caster and reloader
- Recreational shooter for 50+ years
- Written for
- Truth About Guns
- Sniper Country
- Pew Pew Tactical
- Bear Creek Arsenal
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