Last fall, Athlon Outdoors held its annual Athlon Outdoors Rendezvous in Idaho. We spent three days visiting with different firearms manufacturers. Editors and content creators got the opportunity to see new products, shooting them on our improvised range. We had steel targets from 15 yards to a mile away, and
The patented Riflespeed Gas Control System (GCS) is a remarkably clever system that lets you precisely meter the amount of gas that drives your favorite direct gas impingement AR rifle. By incorporating a novel valve system into the gas block, the Riflespeed GCS lets you optimize your rifle for particular
We love gear. Around here at Ballistic, we camp, hunt, hike, fish and shoot. So we keep hoarding up gear for all our outdoors pursuits. But carrying concealed and carrying on the trail remain hallmarks of our 2A lifestyle. So we got pretty stoked when we saw the all-new Vaultek
Brining serious long-range performance to the AR platform, the Wilson Combat WC-15 recently added Hornady’s dynamic 6mm ARC cartridge. The chambering brings U.S. Special Operations forces tested performance to long-range shooters and hunters. Wilson Combat WC-15 Adds 6mm ARC The new WC-15 offering features a match-grade, 18-inch fluted and threaded
The Civil War, an era in America history that changed the country’s future. The war itself not only shaped the country politically, but also spiked a rush of innovation in manufacturing. One particular area that tends to see a boost during wars is artillery development and the 1860s assuredly had
The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the Modernizing Access to Our Public Land (MAPLand) Act. The bipartisan bill, introduced last spring, would require federal land management agencies to make digital geographic information system (GIS) mapping data available to the public. The initiative promises a wealth of digitized public access
Shooting and lifestyle gear continue to make incredible advancements. In the case of tech, man does it keep right on evolving. For shooters and outdoorsmen, the new Garmin Tactix 7 Series provides a smart watch tough enough to stand up to virtually and all elements. Better still, it brings the
https://youtu.be/fgJdRxMLzks Well this guy just seemingly came out of nowhere. But we’re sure glad he did. Billed as “The Collector,” a new channel on YouTube features what’s described as a $1M gun collection. At first glance, it looks like it’s clearly gonna live up to the hype. The Collector &
When it comes to sending rounds downrange, whether for competition, defense or just fun, the more stable position the better. A good, solid prone firing position beats kneeling every time. Kneeling trumps offhand, and so on. But sometimes, shots must be fired not only standing, but moving at pace. From
