There has been a huge boom in the use of night vision for hunting that is directly tied to the spread of feral hogs across the United States. A lot of new night vision users are quickly discovering that overcast kills night vision. The use of IR illuminators solves this problem. An illuminator casts a […]
Continue reading →Shovels have been used for almost as long as mankind has existed. The reason why is because their use is so wide-ranging and simply makes life easier in an outdoors or camping trip. If you’re currently in the middle of making preparations for your next camping trip, including a good camping shovel in your preparations […]
Continue reading →One doesn’t normally think of bipods in conjunction with pistols, but there is a thriving market for pistol bipods. Aside from dedicated target pistols like the Ruger Charger or Thompson Contenders, there are a great many handguns based off semi-auto rifles such as the AR-15 or other large handguns that are rooted in various rifles […]
Continue reading →Hunting is easily one of the most popular sports in America today and has been for many decades. And not only is it fun to actually hunt, but it’s also fun to read about hunting, such as proven tips on how to ensure a successful deer hunt on your next trip or thrilling stories about […]
Continue reading →The AK-47 is a triumph of Russian engineering. First built using a machined steel receiver and later updated with a lightweight, easy to make stamped steel receiver, the AK-47 has become one of, if not the, single most popular infantry rifle in the world. Needless to say, this popularity has flowed over to the civilian […]
Continue reading →Building an AR-15 is as American as watching baseball while eating apple pie at your mother’s house as bald eagles cavort in the backyard. A surprisingly simple firearm to assemble from parts, you only really need one specialized tool, and the ability to handle a few small fiddly bits, or at least an extensive vocabulary […]
Continue reading →No matter how technology advanced our society and our world has become, something that is likely to never chance is our natural dependence on medication and first aid equipment in order to survive from deadly diseases and detrimental accidents. The IFAK (Individual First Aid Kit) Pouch is given to soldiers heading into the battlefield. It’s […]
Continue reading →There was a time when tracking game was half art, half skill. Famed trackers and hunters could seemingly follow an animal across any terrain by understanding their habits and being hyper-attuned to detail. Sadly, few of us anymore get to lead the kind of life that gives us the chance to practice and master such […]
Continue reading →When you’re going to be camping or hiking out in the wilderness, there are certain items that you simply have to have with you, such as a GPS and compass for navigation, and a clock for telling the time. Camping watches, also known as survival watches, come with each of these items and more. They’re […]
Continue reading →One of the most important EDC items is a good gun belt. In fact, your gun belt is arguably more important than your holster. A flimsy belt will not only be unable to hold up your gun properly, but there will be a lot of movement with the holster especially when you draw. That’s why […]
Continue reading →Trigger pull scales are a must have tool for the serious shooter, be they casual shooters, precision shooters, or competition marksmen. Obviously, trigger gauges have to be accurate. A bad bathroom scale may make you feel better, but a bad trigger scale is going to be rough on your fingers. Trigger pull gauges also need […]
Continue reading →The need for a tactical hat is one that has been around for hundreds of years. Applying the word tactical to a hat seems odd, but with how the word is applied these days it works. A good tactical hat is going to stress usage over appearance. Durability is going to be another major consideration. […]
Continue reading →The art of using a double reed duck call is a sensitive one. A double reed duck call needs to produce a low raspy call. The call needs to be capable of producing a loud but realistic call. This is what distinguishes a good call from the rest of the junk. A good call also […]
Continue reading →A scope cover is simply the covering that covers your entire scope, or at least the lenses of your scope, to keep it protected while you traverse through outdoor environments either on hunting or tactical expeditions. A scope greatly increases the performance of the shooter because it enables you to not only hit targets at […]
Continue reading →One of your top priorities in any survival situation is to be able to make fire. A fire is the only thing that can keep you warm, give you light, provide a means to cook food and purify water, enable you to defend yourself, and offer you badly needed morale all at the same time. […]
Continue reading →Accessorizing rifles is an American tradition. While the Remington 770 is an excellent rifle from the factory, it can be improved through numerous different additions and can be shaped for a variety of roles. The Remington 770 is made by one of the premier hunting rifle manufacturers in the world, so it’s no surprise the […]
Continue reading →Hunting coyotes is one of the most fun and exciting hunts you can do in North America. Coyotes are ravenous scavengers that put small children and animals at risk every day. but hunting coyotes is also a challenge—they are cautious creatures that are also cunning and quick. A decoy makes it possible to draw a […]
Continue reading →Mountain House meals are essentially the civilian equivalent of the military’s MREs or meals ready to eat. The main difference is the fact Mountain House meals are simpler and taste way better. This might not match Mom’s home cooking, but it’s an excellent alternative to other survival foods. When it comes to picking the best […]
Continue reading →The Marlin 795 is a small, lightweight .22 rifle produced as a wallet-friendly rifle. Rifles like this are often used as fun guns, as plinkers, and maybe to deal with pests and occasionally small game hunt. Like any rifle, the Marlin 795 can benefit from the addition of a bipod, maybe even more so since […]
Continue reading →When did the neck knife originate? No one really knows, but it is known that it has been around for thousands of years all the way back to the first tribal people of Africa. Back then, neck knives were little more than a sharpened bone attached to a vine that was then set around the […]
Continue reading →Also known as dummy cartridges, snap caps are devices that are in the shape of a normal cartridge but that lack a primer, powder, or an actual bullet. They are perfect training tools for conducting reloading and malfunction drills, and for also testing whether you have a flinch when you pull the trigger. Snap caps […]
Continue reading →An entrenching tool can be one of the most valuable tools that you have in a survival situation. Not only are they lightweight and compact enough to be easily carried around in your pack when out in the wilderness, but they also make things a whole lot easier when it comes to building shelters and […]
Continue reading →Even though meat grinders were initially used primarily by butchers, they have recently started to find great popularity among hunters who like to grind their own venison. It’s always cheaper to grind your own meat versus hiring a butcher to do it for you. However, a meat grinder is only a viable option for you […]
Continue reading →Coyote are very elusive predators, which means that any hunter who wants to bring one into range of their rifle is likely going to have to use some form of bait. But you can’t just put any kind of bait out there that you think a coyote will like and then sit down and wait […]
Continue reading →Many shooting sports require the use of a good shooting mat. A seemingly simple concept of heavy cloth, maybe with a couple of pouches for pens or ammo, and the like, shooting mats come in a seemingly bewildering array of styles and variations. This isn’t too surprising, however, since the concept and execution are simple […]
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