Arms & Tactical Products Reviews
There is no doubt about it, we live in the age of red dot sights. These are also known as reflex sights but we will get into the distinctions later. What we are more interested in is what can the best red dot sight do for you.While a red dot sight will not guarantee you…
For the avid hunter, there is nothing like that feeling of owning the night. That is the feeling of being a true predator. When used for coyote hunting and possibly even for deer hunting, any of the best thermal scopes will put you far ahead of the game. You will need to check your local laws…
Ever notice how most predators hunt at night? That is simply because prey is weakest in the dark. Where the wolf has excellent night vision, the deer is lacking. Though humans tend to be one of the most effective predators, we somehow got left off that night vision checklist but that’s ok. We invented our…
The .308 caliber is a very versatile caliber that can be chambered in either semi-auto or bolt action rifles. It is suitable for many different tasks from the tactical to the extreme range. It is a very accurate caliber that is at home on the shooting range or in the field as a hunting rifle. What…
Whether it’s just for some range time or serious hog, coyote or deer hunting, long-range shooting is one of the most challenging and enjoyable of shooting disciplines. You need a solid rifle and the best long range scope to pull it off. If this is the step you want to take in your shooting career,…
FN Herstal’s 21st-century battle rifle, the FN SCAR 17 is a long range platform capable of hitting hard out to 800 yards effectively. If you want shots out to ranges that far, you are going to need the best optic for a SCAR 17 you can get. To assist, we formulated this simple guide and…
While much of the shooting world has opted to use a traditional red dot, they may be missing out on a better experience. While red dots are undoubtedly good, the best holographic sight has a few advantages over the best red dot. They tend to be easier to use, faster, and more versatile. With many traits…
Too often today’s shooters are all too likely to put a high powered scope on a rifle that does not need that level of power. It may not need the power due to ballistics or purpose but we will go into that later. The truth is, with a little skill, the best 1-6x scope can…
AR 15’s may be the most common gun from America, but the AK-47 will forever be the favorite gun from Russia. Love it or hate it, these guns are now manufactured domestically making them almost as American as the M-16. These rifles have reputation for being crude, inaccurate and primitive weapons. Nothing could be further from…
The thousand yard shot is the jewel in the target shooters crown, it may not be everybody’s cup of tea but with practice, perseverance and skill accurate shooting is possible at and beyond 1000 yards. It’s easy to assume that taking shots at extreme range is a new fad made possible by modern developments in ammunition…
Sometimes you need to be able to shoot at close range and longer distances with the same rifle and setup. Scopes that offer this flexibility are few and far between but many manufacturers are starting to solve this problem. The answer that many companies are coming up with is the best 1-8x scope. Increases in manufacturing…
Ruger is well known as a leading manufacturer of sporting rifles. They make some the finest bolt action and semi-automatic rimfire rifles you could buy. In the past few years they’ve been making more and more tactical rifles. Including a few forays into AR 15 pattern platforms, with a rifle dubbed the Ruger 556. These…
The Marlin 60 rifle is a classic rifle. Few other rifles come to mind when thinking about an ideal first rifle. Many people started on these tube fed guns chasing squirrels and shooting tin cans. There’s something nostalgic and handsome about these guns. Plus, they are just begging to be taken into the field and…
The Mosin Nagant is an iconic rifle. It is second only to the AK-47 as the most prolific small arm to ever be produced. Literally, millions of these rifles were made in the Soviet Union, and they have been used since the turn-of-the-century until now. They can be found on historic battlefields dating back to…