The Minimalism of the MG Arms Taranis2

By Sean Utley

Minimalist. Whether referring to hunting or everyday carry (EDC), the word evokes visions of light, svelte and maneuverable platforms. Nowadays, many ARs have gone the minimalist route. But how far is too far? And how does this affect performance?

Located in Spring, Texas, MG Arms is a custom firearm manufacturer known for producing highly accurate and lightweight bolt-action rifles. MG Arms products are typically geared toward hunting, and this offering is no different. “The Taranis2 is a real hunting rifle, built for the hunter who will call in coyotes, and a rifle you can climb a mountain [with] and shoot a deer at 250 yards,” said Kerry O’Day, owner of MG Arms.

Slimming Down

MG’s Taranis2 puts the ist in minimalist, with skeletonizing in all the right places. At first glance, it’s hard to imagine that the gun could even run. The sides of the upper receiver are skeletonized, as is most of the magwell and portions of …Read the Rest

Source:: Guns and Ammo