Optic Review: Leupold Mark 5HD 2-10×30 Rifle Scope
As my Texas hunting experience grows, so, too, does my understanding of the value of a high quality LPVO, or low power variable optic. From earliest dawn to latest dusk, quality glass allows you to…
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Things That Don’t Suck: TOPS Modern Gladius
Folding knives are convenient, and what most of us carry as EDC blades, but sometimes it’s nice to have a good fixed blade around for more serious purposes. A good friend and mentor always described…
Gear Review: Beretta’s Women’s Clothing Line
What you wear makes a difference. More and more outdoor companies are recognizing the need for “women’s wear.” Not pink camo, but quality clothing that stands up to rigorous conditions while accenting the female shape….
Things That Don’t Suck: Benchmade 585-03 Mini Barrage
Benchmade doesn’t make a lot of assisted folders and they’re generally not my cup of tea. Opening a knife with a flick of a flipper or thumb stud is plenty fast enough for me. But…
Gear Review: Ultradyne UD Carbon Tripod and UD Orbit Ballhead
It’s rare that I walk out the door to hunt without a tripod anymore and for range days, the tripod is never left behind. Over the last 20 years, nothing has changed how I hunt…
Gear Review: Desert Tech Trek-22 Bullpup Chassis
Desert Tech is well known for making some of the best bullpup center-fire semi-autos and bolt action rifles on the market. In an interesting turn for the company that seems to reinvent everything, Desert Tech…
Optic Review: Leupold Patrol 6HD 1-6X24 CDS-ZL2 with CM-R2 Illuminated Reticle
The Leupold gold ring has long been the hallmark of quality and trust for hunters around the world. Bit by bit, Leupold has been earning the trust of the military and law enforcement community as…
I’ve Been Carrying The Full-Size M&P 10mm M2.0…Here’s How That’s Going
Last year, I posted several reviews, including full-size M&P 10mm pistol with an upgraded spring, Crossbreed’s modular purse and bellyband holster, a Blackhawk T-series open carry holster for the desert and woods, and Primary Arms’…
Gear Review: Ultradyne UD Rifle Chassis and Accessories
Ultradyne got its reputation building world class precision iron sights and quality, innovative muzzle brakes. They’ve gone well beyond that now with an impressive, complete catalogue of items. Chief among those is their new UD…
Gear Review: Riton 3 Tactix EED Enclosed Red Dot Sight
The hottest thing in optics has been pistol red dots and the hotness within the segment is enclosed emitter designs. These are standard reflex red dot designs that are fully enclosed. The advantage here should…