I’ve been putting the latest Kite APC 50 Image-Stabilized Binoculars through their paces, specifically the 18×50 model. This new addition to Kite Optics’ IS lineup has left me thoroughly impressed. The image stabilization is top-notch, and the new features and improved optics provide an even better viewing experience. Kite has poured over a decade of […]
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SHOT SHOW 2024, Its Not ALL About Guns
SHOT SHOW 2024 is in the books now and there are many lessons, ideas and industry trends that are coming so we take a look at a few of them. TRAINING Specifically training using technology which has been making a bigger impact every year. This year is no exception and see’s technology being used to […]
What Are Starlight Scopes and Which One Should I Get?
Starlight scopes are a subset of night vision scopes. Here’s how they compare and which ones you should get.
Are Winkler Tomahawks Worth It?: A Review of the Winkler SAYOC Tomahawk
Winkler tomahawk knives are known for their durability and beautiful design, but exactly how good are they?
The 350 Legend – Big Bore AR Calibers Part III
The latest big AR cartridge is the 350 Legend. The 350 Legend came to be in 2019, and it became an instant hit. The AR is a very modular platform and has become an extremely competent hunting rifle. Lots of people hunt these days with AR-15s, and that opened up a new market for ammunition, […]
The 450 Bushmaster – Big Bore AR Calibers Part II
The AR 15 comes in nearly any configuration you can think of. What started as a 5.56 caliber rifle has slowly shifted to a rainbow’s worth of calibers. This included a number of big-bore calibers that take the AR 15 from a .223 caliber weapon to a .45 caliber rifle. Today we are looking at […]
The 458 SOCOM – Big Bore AR Calibers Part I
The AR 15 puts them in modular. As a platform, the rifle can be converted to basically any use. It can be a carbine, DMR rifle, light sniper rifle, and an SMG-sized silent killer. It’s been adopted to numerous calibers, including big-bore calibers. Today we are looking at one of the more popular AR big-bore […]
Turkey hunting essentials of 2019
As turkey seasons are opening across the country, I find myself packing for my second trip of the season. I was lucky enough to be a part of a group trip to Florida to hunt Osceolas and test a bunch of products new to the market. Some were new in 2018, others are probably just […]
The 5.11 Tactical Rush 24 backpack
5.11 Tactical is one of the leading and most recognizable manufacturers of tactical gear. One of their fan favorites is their Rush series of backpacks. 5.11 currently offers their Rush backpacks in three different sizes: Rush 12, Rush 24, and Rush 72. While I don’t have any hands-on experience with the 12 or 72, I have owned […]
Photo of the day: Bowhunting in Washington state
Bowhunting with a Bear Domain bow, and Carbon Express Mayhem arrows (Montac G5 100g arrowhead). This was taken September 2017 in Western Washington while I was out deer hunting. Although I didn’t get a deer this trip, I still have late archery season which starts November in Washington. *Photo courtesy of Robert McCartney