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Summer is upon us and the sun’s incessant heat is piling up in the triple digits. Â You can choose to become a hermit until fall, or plan ahead with the proper equipment to win the day and enjoy summer. Â Such a piece of gear is this 32 oz insulated water bottle from Vanquest. Agua es […]
In part two of my ongoing series detailing an ultralight AR-15 build, I’m covering the upper receiver. Â The goal of this rifle is to come in under 6 lbs with for the rifle, suppressor and optic. Â Part I in the series dissected the lower, so let’s break down the parts list of the top half. […]
I’ve  viewed .300 AAC Blackout as an excellent round since its inception.  I’ve also acknowledged that it isn’t a magic “wonder round” that can do it all.  It is another good tool to have in the tool box and excels at its intended function.  As with any new offering, it has taken some time to […]
The Suppressor market is an interesting thing to watch over the years. Â Many manufacturers come and go, with trends doing the same. Â First, everyone wants the most efficient suppressor, then the cheapest. Â It’s tough for many machine shops to find the niche where they can stand out. Â Suppressed Armament Systems (SAS) has certainly found theirs; […]
I’m a nut for trying out new optics: I’m constantly buying and borrowing various aiming devices to fulfill a darwinian selection process atop my rifles.  In this never-ending journey, I came across a Leupold LCO and couldn’t wait to take a crack at it.  On paper, the LCO (Leupold Carbine Optic) is a technological wonder.  Boasting […]
It seems like only yesterday I opened up a box with a bundle of items for review having been sent over from Mission First Tactical (MFT). Â Turns out it’s been a couple of months since I’ve started using their Minimalist stock, Engage V2 grip and SCPM556 mags, with most of those products slated to show […]
The Nikon Black X1000 series is a recent release from the well-known Japanese optics and imaging equipment manufacturer. Â Designed from the ground up as a dedicated precision riflescope, this line is catering to the demanding shooter rather than the casual plinker or fair weather hunter. Offered in either 4-16x or 6-24x, it’s clear Nikon wants […]
With the multitudinous variety of options we have in the tactical accessory world, it’s easy to assume one pouch is probably the same as most others. What defines a better pouch? Is it lighter, or is it stronger? The answer really depends on the end-user’s point and purpose for his/her kit. Personally, I want it all: equipment […]
While many shooters are interested in chasing the thrill of knocking down targets at long-range, learning to juggle the different equipment commonly used in such activities can be a bit daunting.  Burris Optics aims to streamline that workload down to a simple button press with their Eliminator III Laserscope.  This is a scope, ballistic calculator and […]
During my recent tour at the Danner footwear factory, I was able to check out the entire lineup of Danner’s boots. Â The most exciting set I saw was the recently released Reckoning. Â When the tour was complete, I was sent home with a pair of said new boots with the Loadout Room being the first […]
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