Coyote hunting is an old sport in the United States, as farmers, ranchers, land owners and even urban residents fight back against the constant spread of coyote population. These wily coyotes seem to manage to thrive anywhere there are humans and so pose a constant threat to our livestock and pets. To that end, most […]
Continue reading →The M1A rifle is born from the M14 battle rifle, which in turn was born from that most venerable of American combat arms, the M1 Garand. Because we cannot own rifles with happy switches that allow rock and roll full auto fire, surplus M14 rifles never arrived on the market, which left a strong consumer […]
Continue reading →The Savage .17 HMR is an immensely popular bolt action rimfire rifle, chambered in a round fast growing in popularity. The Savage rifle is a lightweight, accurate, and easy to shoot rifle with very little need to improve. However, a good optic can aid in improved accuracy, and can really allow the rifle to be […]
Continue reading →The .270 Winchester is one of the most popular rounds in existence. It’s a favorite among hunters who value its terminal ballistic performance, its moderate recoil, and its widespread availability. The .270 Winchester is a favorite of hunters around the country, and with such a diverse country our hunters have different needs when it comes […]
Continue reading →The ACOG, also known as the Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight, is the ultimate AR 15 optic. The optic is designed around the AR platform and was initially made for police and military use. These optics widely issued by both the U.S. Marine corps, and the U.S. Army, and have found widespread acceptance among the troops […]
Continue reading →Aimpoint is one of the finest manufacturers of red dot sights for the AR 15 rifle. They have an extensive line of sights suitable for law enforcement, private security, home defense, hunting or any other legitimate use you might have for the AR 15 rifle. To that end, the question of what the best Aimpoint […]
Continue reading →For all the political turmoil, America is really a heck of a country. I’m writing this at 2am having just finished a cup of coffee, my cat is outside doing cat things, and like any real red-blooded American, I have a loaded AR-15 within easy reach in case some unlucky gangbangers decide to mess with […]
Continue reading →The slug gun is a piece of art. It’s a prime example of why the shotgun is so versatile and beloved by serious hunters. A slug gun is just a shotgun that has been turned into a rifle. Like any good hunting rifle, a slug gun can benefit from a solid scope. But not any […]
Continue reading →In the last decade, reflex sights (or red dots, which are the same thing) have exploded in popularity. It’s easy to draw a direct connection to the current War on Terror and an upsurge in civilian ownership. A good reflex should be able to cut the time from aiming to rounds on target significantly and […]
Continue reading →There is something about Russian designed weapons and scopes: they just seem to hate the idea of an optically enhanced rifle. This is evident in 5 generations of modern battle rifles, the Mosin Nagant, SVT 40, SKS, and AK 47 and 74 series rifles. The SKS is an excellent example of a rifle that could […]
Continue reading →One of the most common complaints about the AK 47 is that it “can’t hit the broad side of a barn.” These complaints are usually uttered by keyboard commandos, people trained to see the AK as the weapon of choice for Third World peasant soldiers or who have only handled low quality or worn out […]
Continue reading →Red dots have become increasingly popular, especially on AR 15 style rifles and other tactical and sporting semi automatic carbines. However, while a red dot is a rather nice sight, it offers no magnification and is little more than a glorified set of iron sights. However, due to their popularity, it didn’t take long for […]
Continue reading →The 3 to 9 power rifle scope may be the most ideal scope for hunting in North America. Capable of low level magnification that many people favor for close in hunting, to a large enough magnification suitable for sighting in a rifle or taking long distance shots, the 3-9 scope has become one of the […]
Continue reading →Squirrel hunting is probably one of the most fun hunting adventures you can have. Hunting squirrels is very simple and does not require the use of tree stands, waking up on cold mornings, and can be nothing more than a walk through the woods. When hunting for squirrels, it’s important you place a human shot […]
Continue reading →The .338 Winchester Magnum is a popular and powerful caliber designed as a hunting round. Unlike the.338 Lapua, the.338 Win Mag is capable of being chambered in some of the most popular bolt action and semi auto hunting rifles out there. However, a .338 Win Mag without a scope is missing out. The round is […]
Continue reading →The Glock 19 is a reliable, accurate, and dependable weapon, and a laser for the weapon should be the same. A Glock 19 is hard to improve but when equipped with a laser it will make it easier to acquire a target and improve accuracy in low light situations. A laser aim device needs to […]
Continue reading →The .204 Ruger is an exceptional and unique little round. It’s easily one of the fastest commercially produced rifle rounds out there. To paraphrase Jim Morrison, the .204 Ruger can zoom on through to the other side, but what an optic to keep up with it? The .204 Ruger is a fast, accurate cartridge that […]
Continue reading →Long range rifle scopes have come a long way from when they were long, thin brass tubes that went nearly the full length of a rifle’s barrel. Windage and elevation were accomplished through outside knobs and these ungainly creations were typically of a low fixed magnification. However, this is not the days of the free-ranging […]
Continue reading →Gun store wisdom and internet forums have gone a long way toward perpetuating the myth of the inaccurate AK 47. “Can’t hit the broad side of a barn with one,” “Only good for spraying bullets at a quarry wall,” “Commie pieces of junk,” etc, etc. The constant criticism of the alleged inaccurate behavior of the […]
Continue reading →Jeff Cooper, gun expert extraordinaire, had the concept for the “scout rifle” back in the 1980’s. Cooper envisioned a lightweight, handy rifle that would be suitable for hunting and combat roles. Among the many particular features he ascribed to this concept, one was a forward mounted low power scope. He considered the low power scope […]
Continue reading →The AR 10 was the ancestor of the AR 15 rifle as we know it today, and the first rifle really marketed by the ArmaLite division of Fairchild. Designed as a full powered battle rifle, the AR 10 never achieved any great commercial success … until now. With the wide proliferation of .308 chambered AR […]
Continue reading →One of the greatest advancements in sighting in a firearm has been the laser bore sight. Spurred on by affordable, compact lasers, the laser bore sight has become a staple among gun owners by offering a rapid way to sight in a rifle without a costly and time consuming trip to the range. By simply […]
Continue reading →Once upon a time, when you bought an AR 15, you got one with a built in A2 style carrying handle with built in sights, and a matching front sight, just like the US Army used on their rifles, and you liked it. There were no other choices, other than a clunky scope mount designed […]
Continue reading →One of the most popular cartridges of all time the venerable .30-30 round has been around for over a hundred years. The round is popular, but nowadays, essentially only two lever-action guns use it: the Marlin 336 and the Winchester 94. The .30-30 round is an effective short and medium range round perfect for brush […]
Continue reading →A monocular is a very simple optic that is often very easy, very compact, and very affordable. Hunters can utilize a monocular as a lightweight option that allows the hunter to scout effectively at ranges beyond normal eyesight. The advantage over a traditional rifle scope is you won’t have your weapon in a potentially unsafe […]
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