When it comes to hunting with drones, the only thing certain is that passions run hotter than in most other drone or UAV discussions. And some of those are pretty warm already. A variety of additional unique issues are on the table once you introduce UAVs (Unmanned...
If you care about being comfortable outside, what you wear and what you carry in large part determines how comfortable or uncomfortable you are. It may even determine your wellbeing. Vertx understands this and makes clothing designed to keep you comfortable in a...
It’s not what you think. The “PIG” name has nothing to do with hog hunting. In this case, it stands for Patrol Incident Gear. But in reality, when you look at the glove and what it’s made for, it’s a match made in heaven for the pig hunter. There is even an image of...
The Wilcox RAPTAR Lite ES has a military pedigree with civilian sales, a very good thing for those of us who appreciate the technology and advantages it delivers. If you run night vision (NV), this top of the line device deserves a look. Short for Rapid Targeting...
So what exactly makes a boot "tactical?" And perhaps equally important, what is Oboz and how do you pronounce it? These are burning questions born of historically flat achy feet and an inquiring mind. Here at Special Hog Weapons and Tactics™, we've introduced you to...
Mossberg has been around for a long time. It started out making good, dependable, inexpensive guns, and nothing has changed through the decades; they still produce some great guns at a very affordable prices. If you don’t believe me, go check out their website, locate...
Running the Centurion Arms CMR rail is quite a reversal for me. I’ve run quad rails since my first DPMS rifle was modified at a gun store in Garland, Texas, long before there was a SHWAT™ website. Even before I’d shot my first hog. Fast forward, I’ve used plenty of...
SHOT Show 2014 in Las Vegas is almost over and we at SHWAT™ are back home and collecting ourselves after all the frantic running from one booth to another and one appointment to another. SHOT Show really is indescribable. The size and scope of it can be overwhelming...
Nearly everyone knows that not all rifle scopes are created equal. I’ve used some really cheap scopes. I’ve used some really nice ones. One of the more notable scopes I’ve gotten my hands on is the US Optics LR-17 3.2-17x. I currently have it mounted on a .338 Lapua...
I have a thing for folding stocks. Why? They add a layer of flexibility to any firearm that has one. I’m not the only one that thinks this. Look at the wave of new designs that have come out in the last few years like the FNH SCAR and the Bushmaster ACR and the newest...
