The Remington 700 rifle has a long and storied history. The 700 has served hunters, police, and elite military units like the Marine Corps Scout Snipers for decades. The popularity of the rifle has guaranteed one can be found in nearly any caliber. The Remington 700 also has a huge market of accessories, from optics […]
Continue reading →One might wonder why they need a watch to go hunting. After all, any old timepiece or a cellphone will do the trick for keeping time. And that’s true, but a hunting watch, well that is a thing of beauty all in itself. They are built for rugged use in inclement conditions and often feature […]
Continue reading →We’ve probably all seen the gimmicky use of a laser sight in Lethal Weapon 4 (yes, we’re old so we remember Lethal Weapon 4). Riggs’ use of the then cutting edge and unusual technology was seemingly the stuff of science fiction, making impossible shots easy, and trick shooting child’s play. While it makes for some […]
Continue reading →When you think of great scopes, I mean truly great rifle scopes, the kind that you cannot even look at for under four figures, NightForce and Leupold are going to be two names that quickly come to mind. And for damn good reason. Both companies have an unquestionable reputation for high end, top quality rifle […]
Continue reading →Rangefinders are all the rage and for good reason. They are a portable, affordable way to precisely determine the range of a shot. Used in hunting, tactical, and sporting applications, a rangefinder will quickly pinpoint the distance you must engage your target at, even at very long distances, which makes dialing in your scope much […]
Continue reading →The SKS rifle is one of the most popular in the United States. Born in the Soviet Union, the rifle spread during the Cold War to any and all nations with communist influence. The weapon’s popularity is its excellent price and legality around the country. Because of this, the SKS popularity has influenced a wide […]
Continue reading →Coyote hunting is one of the most popular predator-hunting sports out there. Coyotes are clever, fast-moving, and fun to hunt. Coyotes are quite cunning and careful application of field craft and deception are required to effectively hunt a coyote. Coyotes are predators, swift, intelligent, and they hunt in packs. Coyotes are always after the next […]
Continue reading →Night vision was barely out of its technological infancy when the War on Terror began. The military had lagged behind substantially in investing into night vision technology. However, after the war began, night vision technology became clearer, smaller and more effective. This transitioned over into the civilian market, where Generation 1 night vision became very […]
Continue reading →As we know, Eotech red dot sights are some of the best rifle sights on the market. Rugged, durable, combat proven and American made, they are the pinnacle of technical achievement in the holographic sight world. However, like many red dots, they do not offer any magnification. They are essentially an optical sight, providing a […]
Continue reading →Thirty millimeter scopes are becoming increasingly more popular as shooters realize that the slightly larger tube offers greater long range accuracy potential. While the size difference between a standard 1 inch tube (25.4mm) and a 30mm (1.18”) is seemingly nominal, the increased size permits a larger internal adjustment range, which means you can better engage […]
Continue reading →The Marlin 60 is one of the most popular .22 caliber rifles in existence and is known for its accuracy, reliability, and ease of use. One the rifle’s best traits is that it is lightweight and easy to use by shooters of any age and size. When it comes to equipping the weapon with a […]
Continue reading →Reloading is a rewarding and money-saving hobby, but it requires the right tools. The same features that make brass cases easily reloadable also require that they be maintained and modified from time to time. Each time a round is fired, the brass stretches and expands a bit from the pressure of firing. Over time, the […]
Continue reading →Kydex is a type of thermoplastic materials that are made by Kydex LLC. The material has found considerable success in a number of different applications but especially in making sheaths for knives, holders for pistol and rifle magazines, and most importantly, for handgun IWB (inside the waistband) and OWB (outside the waistband) holsters. But what […]
Continue reading →A majority of hunters today use some type of a sighting device on their long guns, because it gets rid of the need to line up the front and rear iron sights. This is no exception on a .243 Winchester rifle. The .243 is essentially a necked down version of the popular .308 Winchester. It […]
Continue reading →As an elk hunter, have you ever asked yourself or a friend what the most important hunting item is (after your bow or firearm of course)? Is it your coat, a specific survival tool, your elk call…or perhaps your boots? Think about it. Your boots are what you wear every day while out in the […]
Continue reading →Regardless of whether you are hunting for food or for trophies, a high quality gut hook knife is an absolute must. And since you likely searched for this topic on Google, you already know what a gut hook knife is, but if you don’t, please go to end of this article for a detailed explanation. […]
Continue reading →Our ancestors used to pack primitive gunpowder down crude iron tubes, light it with a match, point it in the general direction of their enemy, and hope the mass of smoke, fire, and randomly flying bits of metal might harm the folks downrange. Barring that, it was always good for instilling confusion and fear, provided […]
Continue reading →Accurate, powerful, easy to shoot, and affordable, all phrases that perfectly describe the SKS Rifle. Of Russian origin, this rifle hit the shores of American and exploded into popularity. Its low cost of entry and widely available ammo guaranteed it would be a success. The SKS is a great rifle—but one with terrible sights. The […]
Continue reading →The Eotech series of holographic red dots are some of the best holographic sights on the market. These optics have been adopted by the U.S. Military, hundreds of different police forces including the famed F.B.I. Hostage Rescue Team. Eotechs are known for their dependability and their precision and ease of use. There is a variety […]
Continue reading →The ACOG is an awesome rifle sight. Used by advanced militaries and the comfortably wealthy the world over, there can be no better illuminated rifle scope for your AR 15 or similar rifle. Sadly, not all of us have tons of dough to drop on an optic. But, on the flip side, few of us […]
Continue reading →Snipers are a battlefield’s nightmare. Silent, deadly, and accurate, a sniper is expected to perform at the top level of being a professional soldier. However, a sniper relies on his equipment, and that equipment must be top notch. A good sniper scope needs to be tough enough to survive a battlefield. A sniper values accuracy […]
Continue reading →The SKS rifle is one the more famous Russian firearm designs due to its cheap price, its cheap and affordable ammunition, and its effectiveness. As many owners will testify the wooden stocks that come with their rifles from former Communist countries are in various states of disrepair. The old SKS wood stocks vary from absolutely […]
Continue reading →Squirrels and similar critters can be a nuisance at times, but you also can’t use your .22 rifle or shotgun to take care of these pests if you live close enough to civilization. The same goes for recreational hunting; what if you thoroughly enjoy squirrel hunting but can’t do it because all of the nearby […]
Continue reading →The M4 carbine is the natural evolution of the venerable M16 rifle. While a true M4 carbine has a barrel of 14.5”, which makes it illegal to own without all manner of stupid red tape, a great number of “M4orgery” carbines exist, which have the magic extra 1.5” of barrel length that turns them from […]
Continue reading →The Scar 17 is one of the most modern, heavy hitting battle rifles out there. Designed by FN and marketed to the Special Operation community, the SCAR 17 has the ergonomics of an assault rifle but with the powerful .308 chambering. Because the Scar 17 is a precise rifle, it needs a good quality optic […]
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