We’re making the barrel smoke today testing the Magneto Speed Riflekühl barrel cooler. I’m Pumping rounds through the FAL getting the barrel hot enough for testing. After firing at least 40 rounds through the barrel it began to get hot and produce smoke. I locked the bolt back and inserted the Riflekühl barrel cooler into the chamber. I switched […]
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Spot X 2-way Satellite Messenger: Peace of mind in the backcountry
Anytime you travel to remote areas, communication is often compromised. It’s a concern I have wherever I may be. As a former Ranger, communication was paramount for a successful mission. Nothing has changed since those days except the technology. Even with modern smart phones, travel to countries with a limited network will render them useless. […]
Old Man Fitness: Supplements that work and why they don’t for you
Ah, supplements — to the uninitiated, they seem like powdered steroids dispensed via that obnoxious shaker the religiously “fit” among us are always carrying around the office instead of a coffee cup. To the beginner, they offer the promise of expedited progress, or even progress you could never do without the aid of science and […]
Sportube: The safest way to travel with your ski equipment
Although winter is slowly winding down and spring on the horizon, there is still a ton of snowfall out west. We get a fair amount of snow here in Northern Michigan but dearly lack the terrain features to really enjoy alpine skiing. So we’re packing up and heading to Salt Lake City, Utah to make […]
5.11 Morale Pack: Memes will continue until morale improves
We here at Loadoutroom spend a lot of time testing equipment that people use in life-or-death situations. Serious gear used by military personnel, law enforcement and first responders. Every now and then it’s nice to take a break from the serious and indulge in the more lighthearted aspects of our industry. Such was the case […]
4 Essential tips for building your Man Cave
In a modern world filled with soyboys and politically correct warriors, the Man Cave is the ultimate sanctuary for the blue-blooded, spiritual descendants of Erik the Red or Godfrey of Bouillon. One can reach back to history and quickly pick out the inspiration for the man cave, the Warrior’s Den or Viking Longhouse were places where men […]
Underground Partisan Chest Rig | Low-Pro on the go
Wolverines! Let’s take a quick look at Gadsden Dynamics‘ Mountain Guerrilla Underground Partisan chest rig. (From here on out, just the Partisan). An ultralight, ultra-slim, ultra-discreet chest rig, the Partisan aims to get you and your ammo on site with a minimum of bulk and no extras. Designed by former Special Forces 18-Bravo John Mosby’s specifications, the Partisan […]
Liberty Civil Defense 9mm | Further Review
Recently I started a two-part review of Liberty ammunition’s Civil Defense round. Part 1 can be read here. A +P defensive load zipping out around 2150 FPS, this diminutive 50gr bullet looks impressive. I had some doubts during my first range day as my chronograph was recording high variability in the velocity. This manifested […]
Red Rock Outdoors | Slingin’ It
Everyone loves the big flashy accessories in the shooting world. Each new scope, rangefinder or stock will generate quite a bit of buzz. Just as important are the small pieces that complete the setup. If you’ve ever had a sling break during a hunt or ruck march, you know their value. There seems to be […]
Ammo Inc and Jesse James | Name brand ballistics
Co-branded products are always interesting to me. While many are a success and both companies are invigorated by the collaboration, sometimes it’s a flop and both parties retreat back to what they were doing before. So when Ammo Inc announced a collaboration with celebrity/motorcycle enthusiast/custom gun builder Jesse James in early 2017 to release the […]