by Jared Hilton | The Accidental Hunter - Jared Hilton
It’s safe to say that 2020 hasn’t gone the way anyone planned. However, one thing I planned is working out nicely: I am happily hunting with a 7.62×39 pistol. Four factors fed my desire to try hunting with a 7.62×39 pistol. Before COVID-19,...
by Jared Hilton | The Accidental Hunter - Jared Hilton
If you play the board game Taboo and “Dragon” is your word, Lantac should be your first answer or vice versa. The word Dragon and Lantac are synonymous in the shooting world. So when Lantac announced they were releasing the Dragon Dead Air KEYMO Muzzle...
by Jared Hilton | Special Hunting Weapons & Tactics™ - The Center of Gravity for Tactical and Long Range Hunting
Like a lot others spending more time at home I have time to ponder upgrades for my newest AR-15 pattern gun. In my case, I bought a new CMMG MK47 pistol. While the CMMG pistol is a fantastic weapon out of the box I find myself falling into a very familiar pattern....
by Jared Hilton | The Accidental Hunter - Jared Hilton
With SHOT Show behind us and most of the year still ahead, let’s take a look at my picks for the top 5 Braced Pistols for Hog Hunting in 2020. These are in no particular order, but they all hit my radar at SHOT Show in Las Vegas. Diamondback Firearms DBX57 It...
by Jared Hilton | The Accidental Hunter - Jared Hilton
With anticipation growing exponentially, I check my email for shipping confirmation of my review sample Tavor 7. I knew IWI planned to send it shortly, and here at SHWAT™ we have a long love affair with bullpups. When the first Tavors hit US shores, we put a couple...
by Jared Hilton | The Accidental Hunter - Jared Hilton
It’s no secret, one of my favorite hog hunting calibers is the 6.5 Grendel. Others use it for deer, sheep, and many more targets, but this day I find myself back at the farm along with fellow SHWAT™ Pro Staffer, Casey Jones, and Remington PR Manager, Eric Suarez. ...
by Jared Hilton | The Accidental Hunter - Jared Hilton
Probably like you, I’ve tried several different kinds of ear pro. Much like hunting and shooting, hearing protection has evolved. The reason I ask is today we will walk you through the Ear Protection Evolution of my hunting career. Similar to the SHWAT™...
by Jared Hilton | The Accidental Hunter - Jared Hilton
“What’s the best gear for hog hunting?” Ten plus years ago I didn’t know enough to ask that question. But last Memorial Day I decided it was time for me to answer it. I guess you could say that Memorial Day is the “Unofficial” birthday of SHWAT™. A lot has changed in...
by Jared Hilton | The Accidental Hunter - Jared Hilton
In my introduction to the Convergent Bullet HP at the 2018 Dallas Safari Club, I was skeptical, very skeptical. The hunting world is full of gimmicks, gadgets and gizmos. As for videos all over YouTube showing people calling in cats and dogs with an electronic call,...
by Jared Hilton | The Accidental Hunter - Jared Hilton
Should the lever action be relegated to yesteryear’s tactical guns, or does the brand new Marlin Dark Series 30-30 rifle deserve a slot next to your AR-15 collection? I took the new Dark Series lever action hog hunting at the family farm, back to the place where...
