About ten years ago, long-range shooting experienced a historic boom, prompting nearly every manufacturer to create scopes intended for targets at 1,000 yards and beyond. While this was excellent for my shooting and instruction career, it made writing more challenging. It was becoming increasingly difficult to get excited about what
On a recent trip to my local gun store, I took notice of the wood stocked guns on the rack, or should I say the lack thereof. What a contrast to my own store I ran more than 25 years ago, the majority of the firearms sold then were wood stocked
The Rossi R95 continues its ascent into a full-featured lever-action rifle line for hunters. Rossi just added several new straight-walled cartridge options, dramatically expanding big-game hunting offerings for lever-gun fans. Rossi R95 Straight-Walled Cartridge Additions Hunters now get their choice between .44 Rem. Mag., .357 Mag., .444 Marlin and .360
The cornerstone of any preparation for a disruption of services is food and water. Being prepared for emergencies is often painted in a negative light by popular culture and the media; however, the U.S. government’s Department of Homeland Security recommends every citizen maintains at least three days of food and water
Federal just announced its latest addition to the popular HammerDown line of ammo, just in time for hunting season. The new Federal HammerDown 360 Buckhammer loads a 220-grain Bonded Soft Point for superior knockdown power on big-game animals. Federal HammerDown 360 Buckhammer “The new 360 Buckhammer straight-wall cartridge is specially
Helikon-Tex (and their sister company Direct Action) is a polish company that has been slowly catching on in the U.S., after decades of work in Eastern Europe. Starting as a retailer of military surplus clothing and gear, much like Finland’s Varusteleka, they started producing their own products, and now have
Ruger just took once of its coolest platforms and, for many, made that much cooler! The Ruger LC Carbine now comes chambered in 10mm Auto! Answering a call from legions of Ruger fans, the folding stock, lightweight unit now adds another fight-stopping round to the stable of offerings. Ruger LC
There are few companies that can even keep pace with Springfield Armory. Their focus and commitment to constantly pushing the firearms industry is second to none. Nowhere was this more evident when they released the Springfield Echelon. The pistol was a game changer for Springfield, and the market welcomed it
Mission First Tactical (MFT) just announced the release of its latest piece of gear. Known for its EDC bags, holsters and tactical gear, this piece of kit is aimed at the outdoorsman. The MFT ACHRO Chest Pack & Harness comprises a multi-functional pack designed for performance when heading afield. MFT
