Engineered to Perfect Precision Shooting
At Saber Tactical, everything we design begins with a simple idea: shooters deserve equipment that works as hard as they do. Whether someone is stepping onto the competition line for the first time, refining a championship-level setup, striving to become a more capable marksman, or a more effective hunter, the gear they use should enhance performance rather than limit it.
At its core, Saber Tactical is about perfecting precision shooting. From the beginning, our mission has been to engineer equipment that helps shooters achieve greater stability, control, and confidence behind their platform—whether that platform is an airgun or a precision rifle.
While many shooters first came to know Saber Tactical through our innovations in airgun accessories, the philosophy that drives our company extends far beyond any single category of equipment and into broader precision rifle shooting. Precision shooting exists across many disciplines, from competition shooting and long-range marksmanship to hunting and field shooting. Our goal is to develop gear that supports shooters wherever precision matters.
Today, Saber Tactical produces high-performance accessories designed to improve stability, ergonomics, and precision for both airguns and precision rifles. From chassis and precision rails to bipod mounting systems, bottle adapters, and rear support systems, every product we create is built to help shooters take their equipment and their skills to the next level.
How Saber Tactical Got Started
The origins of Saber Tactical come from the intersection of engineering curiosity and competitive shooting. As precision shooting disciplines evolved, it became clear that many shooters were adapting equipment that was never originally designed for the level of performance modern platforms could deliver.
Saber Tactical was built through the combined vision of Donny Du, Thayne “Red Panda” Simmons, and Val Simmons, whose shared passion for mechanical innovation and precision marksmanship laid the foundation for the company. Together they saw an opportunity to develop accessories that were purpose-built for the needs of modern shooters.
Thayne Simmons brought years of competition experience and mechanical insight to the project. Known throughout the precision shooting world as “The Red Panda,” Thayne has built a reputation for pushing equipment to its limits on the firing line. His attention to detail and relentless pursuit of accuracy helped shape the design philosophy behind Saber Tactical. Every product needed to solve a real problem and perform under the demanding conditions found in competitive shooting.
Working alongside him was his father, Val Simmons, whose mechanical creativity and lifelong problem-solving mindset became a cornerstone of the company. Val had a remarkable ability to examine a shooting platform and immediately see opportunities to improve balance, ergonomics, and functionality. Many of the early ideas that shaped Saber Tactical products began as conversations and sketches between Val and Thayne as they explored ways to improve stability and control for precision shooters.
But turning those ideas into real, functional equipment required another key piece of the puzzle.
That is where Shane Wilson became essential to the foundation of Saber Tactical.
Shane serves as the company’s lead designer and CNC engineer, and his ability to translate concepts into precision-machined components helped bring many of Saber Tactical’s early innovations to life. While Val and Thayne imagined new accessories and performance improvements, Shane was the expert capable of transforming those concepts from ideas into detailed CAD models and ultimately into physical parts.
In many ways, Shane bridges the gap between engineering theory and real-world execution. His expertise in CAD design, machining tolerances, and manufacturing processes allows Saber Tactical to take a concept discussed around a workbench and turn it into a finished product capable of performing in demanding shooting environments.
This collaboration between Donny’s entrepreneurial leadership, Thayne and Val’s competition-driven ideas, and Shane’s engineering and machining expertise became the foundation that Saber Tactical was built upon.
From the beginning, Saber Tactical products were not just imagined—they were designed by shooters, engineered by machinists, and tested under real-world shooting conditions.
Designed for Modern Precision Platforms
Modern shooting platforms—both airguns and precision rifles—have reached extraordinary levels of accuracy and performance. Saber Tactical products are engineered to complement that evolution.
Our accessories are designed to integrate seamlessly with many of the most respected platforms in the world. Whether supporting precision air rifles, competition precision rifles, or advanced hunting setups, our goal is always the same: improve stability, enhance ergonomics, and help shooters perform more consistently.
Our development process begins with real-world testing. We spend countless hours refining designs, evaluating ergonomics, and gathering feedback from shooters who rely on their equipment under competitive pressure. Every rail, clamp, or buttstock is designed with durability, functionality, and long-term reliability in mind.
This constant feedback loop allows us to evolve our products alongside the sport itself. As shooting platforms become more capable and shooters push the limits of performance, Saber Tactical continues to innovate so that our equipment remains ready for the next level of precision.
Built by Shooters, Tested by Champions
A defining characteristic of Saber Tactical is the role our shooting team plays in product development. Team Saber Tactical is not simply a roster of sponsored competitors—it is a critical part of our research and development process.
At the center of this process is Shane Wilson, a lead designer, CNC engineer, and professional shooter for Team Saber Tactical. Shane represents the intersection of engineering and competitive performance that defines the Saber Tactical brand.
Known for his calm focus under pressure, Shane has reached finals in some of the world’s largest shooting competitions. But his contributions extend far beyond the firing line. Inside the workshop, Shane helps shape the core of Saber Tactical’s innovation.
From chassis systems engineered for rigidity and comfort to rails built for rock-solid stability, Shane’s craftsmanship plays a critical role in how Saber Tactical products come to life. Every contour, every tolerance, and every machining detail reflects a standard he calls “precision perfected.” If a design would not meet his own expectations in competition, it does not leave the shop.
Team Saber Tactical shooters compete in major events where equipment is pushed to its limits. The insights gathered from these competitions help shape everything from chassis ergonomics and rail placement to balance, adjustability, and durability. When a product reaches the market with the Saber Tactical name on it, it has already been tested where performance matters most.
A Community-Driven Company
While competition plays an important role in our development process, Saber Tactical is ultimately built around a much broader community of shooters.
Precision shooting is a discipline built on shared knowledge, experimentation, and continuous improvement. Many of our most successful designs began as conversations with shooters who were searching for better ways to stabilize their equipment or improve their shooting position.
At Saber Tactical, innovation happens through collaboration. The ideas and feedback from our customers, dealers, and team shooters help guide the direction of the company and ensure we continue building equipment that truly improves the shooting experience.
Customer service reflects that philosophy as well. Our team genuinely enjoys helping shooters understand their equipment, refine their setups, and get the most out of their platforms. Whether someone is new to precision shooting or a seasoned competitor, we approach every conversation with patience, honesty, and respect.
As Donny Du often says:
“Your feedback is part of our mission to always improve and be better than the day before.”
Leadership and Innovation
Thayne “Red Panda” Simmons
Thayne Simmons is widely recognized as one of the most accomplished competitors in modern precision shooting. Known throughout the sport as “The Red Panda,” Thayne has earned multiple championship titles and podium finishes at some of the most demanding competitions in the United States.
Beyond his achievements on the firing line, Thayne’s engineering influence has shaped many of the products that define Saber Tactical today. His focus on precision, repeatability, and practical design continues to push the boundaries of what shooting accessories can achieve.
Donny Du
Donny Du is the founder and driving force behind DonnyFL, Saber Tactical, and Karma Airguns—companies that have helped reshape the landscape of precision shooting equipment.
Born in Vietnam and arriving in the United States as a refugee, Donny’s story reflects resilience, determination, and entrepreneurial vision. What began as a passion project to improve airgun sound suppression evolved into DonnyFL, followed by Saber Tactical and Karma Airguns—brands built around innovation, quality, and community.
Donny is known not only for engineering innovation but also for his generosity within the shooting community. He has a long history of supporting fellow competitors and helping others succeed in the sport.
In Memory of Val Simmons
Saber Tactical would not exist in its current form without the influence of Val Simmons, one of the company’s co-founders and a guiding force behind Team Saber Tactical.
Val brought decades of marksmanship experience and mechanical ingenuity to the sport. On the competition line, he was respected for his calm focus, disciplined fundamentals, and ability to read wind with remarkable precision. Those qualities helped him earn multiple finals appearances and top finishes at major competitions.
Behind the scenes, Val played a critical role in the development of Saber Tactical products. He spent countless hours testing prototypes, refining designs, and helping ensure that every piece of equipment delivered real performance improvements for shooters.
Val believed in a simple philosophy: if a product appeared on a platform in the Finals of a major competition, it had earned its place.
Though Val is no longer with us, his influence continues to shape everything we do. His ideas, mentorship, and commitment to excellence remain embedded in the products we design and the standards we hold ourselves to every day. His legacy lives on in the shooters he inspired, the innovations he helped create, and the community he helped strengthen.
