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Tonganoxie, KS 66086

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The Mando

A Custom Cerakote Masterpiece for Jacob Heppner’s Tactical Games Debut

When elite fitness meets elite firearms, the results speak for themselves. This custom-built masterpiece was crafted for none other than Jacob Heppner as he made his debut at The Tactical Games—a competition that blends physical endurance with tactical marksmanship. While skill and training are what truly matter, we like to think this rifle earned him a few extra style points on his way to a fourth-place finish.

The Build: A Perfect Blend of Form & Function
For this project, we started with a Bushmaster receiver set, a Ballistic Advantage barrel, and a Midwest Industries handguard, ensuring both durability and precision. To complement the rifle’s performance, we added a customized Magpul grip, a BCM stock, and aggressive hand-stippling for enhanced grip—because when you’re running and gunning, every detail counts.

The Cerakote Process: Bringing the Vision to Life
This wasn’t just a basic Cerakote job—this was a layered work of art. We started with a Crushed Silver base coat and then built depth and contrast using Crimson, Multicam Dark Green, Corvette Yellow, and Graphite Black. Every detail was carefully applied to create a rugged, battle-worn look with Mandalorian-inspired elements.

One of the standout features is the Mandalorian logo, along with a stencil that (supposedly) translates to “This is the way”—a nod to the warrior spirit that The Tactical Games embody. You’ll find this unique marking on the right side of the stock, subtly reinforcing the rifle’s theme.

Built for Performance, Designed for Battle
Beyond aesthetics, this build was engineered for competition-level performance. The aggressive stippling on the Magpul grip wasn’t just for looks—it was designed to provide maximum grip and control in high-intensity shooting scenarios. Whether sprinting to a barricade or transitioning between targets, Jacob needed a rifle that could keep up with him.

See It in Action & Follow Jacob Heppner
Want to see more of Jacob’s training, competitions, and firearms? Check him out on Instagram at:
🔹 Personal Page: @jheppner66
🔹 Firearms Page: @heppner.training
This project was an absolute honor to create.

If you’re looking to bring your own one-of-a-kind Cerakote vision to life, contact us today and let’s make it happen!
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