SHIELD CQS Sight – Not just for Avengers & British Military Anymore
Quick reality check: When most of us think red dot sight we think Aimpoint, Trijicon, Leupold, EOTech MRDS… But not SHIELD. Mention the word “shield” to an American and we think of Nick Fury and the Avengers movie series. While the SHIELD CQS isn’t quite as high tech...
Some welcome news for hunters and shooters in Washington State
Three weeks ago in Spokane, hunters, business leaders, conservation organizations, retailers, tourism experts and chambers of commerce all came together to cut the ribbon on the newest state chapter of the award-winning Hunting Works For America program. Make no...
Maven B.1 Binoculars – Hard Use Expert Gear with Hard to Beat Pricing
As a professional hunting guide I spend an average of 260 days in the field. That will test anyone. Beyond being in sound physical shape and mindset, I believe good quality gear is one of the most important factors in a successful hunt or outdoor adventure. Because...
Daniel Defense DD5V1 7.62 Rifle hits this month!
Big news of the big bore type from a big player in the AR platform rifle world - Daniel Defense is releasing their DD5V1 7.62 Rifle October 23rd. From the looks of it, they've done some serious engineering on their .308 AR-10 type rifle. How's this for starters? No...
The Forward Assist on AR-15s – A useless vestigial appendage, or a necessary feature?
The forward assist on M16s and AR-15s resulted from the initial trouble that soldiers experienced with early M16 rifles in Vietnam. Non-chrome-lined bores and chambers, incorrect propellants in the ammunition, and lack of cleaning supplies led to rampant jamming. The...
The Remington Model 783: A Big-Game Rifle…At A Bargain Price!
The last couple years have seen most of the major gun makers add a bargain-priced bolt-action rifle or two to their hunting line up. I have to admit, I’ve viewed these rifles with some hesitation. Oh, I like the prices--$400 or less for a hunting bolt, when $700 and...
Flashlights from a Scope Maker – Part 3 – Bushnell Rubicon Lighting: T250R Rechargeable Flashlight Review
When you think of Bushnell, flashlights probably aren't what immediately come to mind. Riflescopes? Yes. Binoculars? Sure. You might not think flashlights would be a good fit in that mix, but they did a great job on these. They are not the standard tactical fare or...
Gorillas Chasing Hogs – The Holy Grail of Hog Hunting? Gorilla Ammunition 208 Grain Subsonic Results
It’s about midnight Friday, Labor Day weekend in West Texas and I’m about to blow a great shot. My buddy Jared and I are in a huge 190 acre field of dry hay stubble parched after the harvest. Using thermal optics, we are looking at multiple groups of hogs making their...
New – SilencerCo Radius Rangefinder, Maxim 9 Integrally Suppressed Pistol, Osprey Micro and Hybrid
In its second annual lets-set-the-world-on-fire product launch SilencerCo has launched four new products including the Radius Rangefinder, Maxim 9 Integrally Suppressed Pistol, Osprey Micro and Hybrid. If expect the unexpected is the SilencerCo’s mantra, they’ve...
Flashlights From a Scope Maker – Part 2: Bushnell Rubicon Lighting T500R Rechargeable Flashlight Review
Maybe its because I live off the beaten tech path, but the Bushnell Rubicon Lighting T500R Rechargeable Flashlight strikes me as really cool, not to mention useful. Yes, it’s a one trick pony, but it’s a patented super practical one! Ever had this happen? Your...
