What is the most valuable and easiest method of carrying a variety of different tactical gear? The MOLLE (Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment) vest is the answer. These vests allow the attachment of things like magazine pouches, handguns, medical kit, and much more. These vests have to be dependable and strong, capable of holding the weight […]
Continue reading →Mil Dot reticles are one of the most popular reticles and for very good reason. With a bit of training and understanding of how they work, you can quickly calculate distance and bullet drop trajectory. The Mil is not a reference to military but rather to “milliradian,” which is 1/1000th of the radius of a […]
Continue reading →Hunting tripods are extremely useful tools that often get overlooked by the shooting community. While they provide an extremely stable rest from which to shoot and are therefore ideal for hunting, they are not as used as often as one might think. Certainly it isn’t that hard to hit minute of game animal from an […]
Continue reading →The AR 15 platform is a very versatile rifle that is capable of being anything from a long-range marksman’s rifle to a close quarters battle implement. When running the AR 15 as a CQB weapon the best optic is a holographic–a red dot optic. A good holographic optic is designed to allow shooters to put […]
Continue reading →The designated marksman (DM and the R is the “rifle” part) is quite an interesting and unique role in police and military operations. The designated marksman is not quite a sniper and not quite a rifleman; therefore, his requirements for a scope are different. A good DM scope should be capable of engaging with precision […]
Continue reading →Long eye relief scopes fill a specific niche among shooting enthusiasts. They are most commonly found on hunting revolvers but are also popular on scout rifles and certain surplus rifles. A good long eye relief scope needs to be tough, very tough. The handgun hunters use a high recoiling powerful cartridge and so do most […]
Continue reading →Short range optics in the 1 to 4 power category are growing in popularity due to their inherent usefulness and the rise in popularity of modern sporting rifles. These small scopes are more compact, lighter weight, and useful for a wide variety of different tasks. A good 1×4 scope should be crystal clear and transmit […]
Continue reading →Quick detach scope mounts have become rather popular in recent years, especially given the common use of flat top AR-15 uppers and the widespread use of different optics types on hunting and tactical rifles. Simply put, a quick detach (QD) scope mount is one that fastens to a rail or grooved scope base with throw […]
Continue reading →Duck hunting has long been a popular sport, and entire industries have developed to service the needs for various tools used in duck hunting, and in the case of duck calls, even a highly popular TV series. And it is duck calls which we are focusing on today, especially wood ducks. Wood ducks are a […]
Continue reading →Multi-tools promise to be able to fix any problem, at any place and time. However, only high quality multi-tools are able to deliver on this promise. As long as you know how to use it in appropriate situations, a multi tool can be your best friend in a survival situation. To help steer you in […]
Continue reading →Why do you need a turkey mouth call on your next turkey hunting grip? Well, they produce very realistic turkey sounds, they’re very compact and lightweight, and they’re inexpensive, so what more could you ask for? Many hunters have managed to bag their thanksgiving dinners thanks to mouth calls and now you can become one […]
Continue reading →A handgun paddle holster is defined as a type of holster where the holster is secured by flat plastic piece or leather that is worn inside the pants. This flat piece has friction to prevent the entire holster from being pulled away when the pistol is drawn. Paddle holsters are an enormously popular form of […]
Continue reading →Conceal carrying a handgun via ankle carry has been used for many more years than most people realize. In fact, cowboys and gamblers would even conceal their big Colt Peacemaker revolvers and other six shooters in their boots in cities or jurisdictions that did not permit open carry. Regardless of whether you choose to carry […]
Continue reading →So, you’ve decided that you want to play paintball, or specifically woodsball. Maybe a friend invited you to a game once and you had a lot of fun and want to get into it, or maybe you’ve seen a lot of YouTube videos of the sport and think it looks like something you’d be interested […]
Continue reading →The Remington 870 shotgun is one of the most popular shotguns in the world. The weapon’s reputation has made it a favorite for both police and military use, as well as making it a favorite for home defense. The Remington 870 has an extremely broad accessory market. This makes it adaptable to any user and […]
Continue reading →Fixed power scopes are often underrated and unappreciated. They offer numerous advantages over a variable power optic, but most people ignore them and choose a variable simply for the options of different magnifications. A good fixed power scope is simple and easy to use, which is one of its main advantages. A good fixed power […]
Continue reading →In many places, traditional holiday meals include a fat, roasted goose, and we all know the most fun way to get that delicious dinner is to hunt it yourself. Geese are plentiful in many parts of North America and make for excellent sport and eating. Like ducks, they are hunted from blinds and boats, and […]
Continue reading →The .223 is one of the most popular rounds in the world. Typically, the round is a cheaper alternative to the 5.56mm and is often offered in sporting configurations like expanding rounds for hunting. If you are looking to outfit a .223 with an optic you need to find one that can take advantage of […]
Continue reading →Elk hunting is a serious sport that’s often done in brutal terrain, and the game can be quite dangerous at times. The thought of purposely drawing in a dangerous animal may sound crazy, but there is an entire industry designed around drawing elk to hunters. A good call should be able to simulate the call […]
Continue reading →A reloading bench can be as uninspiring as a piece of wood laid over two sawhorses or it can be a professionally built, rugged piece of furniture that doesn’t detract from the look of your gunroom or garage. It is these we are looking at today, because quite frankly benches over sawhorses are both boring […]
Continue reading →Whether you love shoulder holsters or hate them, there’s simply no denying that they have gained quite the following by a large number of shooters over the years. Also known as underarm holsters, they are a perfectly viable option for either concealed carry or even for just open carrying your sidearm while on tactical assignments. […]
Continue reading →Waders are waterproof boots that extended from your feet up to your chest, and are made out of neoprene, PVC, rubber, or Gore-Tex. Because they extend up to your chest, waders are often referred to as chest waders. They can be made with the boots attached to them or with stocking feet that you can […]
Continue reading →MOLLE is an acronym that stands for Modular Lightweight Load Carrying Equipment. It has come to serve as the definition for almost all backpacks and other types of load bearing equipment that are currently used by the armed forces of the United States and Great Britain, among a few other NATO armed services as well. […]
Continue reading →Today, the most popular kind of turkey call is the mouth call. There’s good reason for this. The mouth call doesn’t require your hands to use, it’s modern looking, and it works. But if you’re more of a traditionalist hunter or a hunter who wants a truly realistic sounding call, then the box call should […]
Continue reading →A hunter’s fanny pack is defined as a fanny pack that is devoted only to packing the most necessary essentials of a hunter who is out on the field. A hunter’s fanny pack is a far cry from any daily fanny pack, a jogger’s fanny pack, or even a fanny pack that’s designed for concealed […]
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