| U.S. Optics - SN3 3.2-17x44 TPAL | |
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By orkan // Posted on Mon Apr 02, 2012 8:49 pm |
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 Unless you've had your head under a rock for the last 30 years, you have probably heard of U.S. Optics. They built some of the first truly military-grade rifle scopes on the market. Back in the days when all you could top a good long range rifle with was a variable power with few options, U.S. Optics was a breath of fresh air. Their current models are a far cry from their first units in 1992, but the company itself still maintains the spirit that made them great. Today we'll take a look at the 3.2-17x44 TPAL and its various features. This is without a doubt the most popular model in USO's lineup. The expectations are high for an optic of this price. Lets see if it can live up to it's outstanding reputation! |
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| Vectronix - Terrapin | |
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By orkan // Posted on Fri Feb 10, 2012 5:47 pm |
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 When trying to engage a target at long range, the single most important factor to determine is your distance to target. It is this variable that all the others in your firing solution are dependent on. Without an exact range, you cannot know your proper elevation adjustment or windage adjustment. Without either of these, your chances of hitting your target are slim to none. If you are shooting at the edge of your cartridges performance envelope, being off on range by as little as 10yds can result in a miss. Today we'll take a look at the Vectronix Terrapin and discuss its functionality and capabilities in detail. I've went through 3-4 different models of laser range finders (LRF's) over the last few years and have not been completely satisfied with any of them. My goal… |
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| BDS Suspension 6" Kit | |
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By orkan // Posted on Mon Dec 19, 2011 10:29 pm |
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 So you might be thinking "Hey Greg, what the hell... this is a site about hunting and guns... why are you posting about your truck?!?!?!" Simple... I use my truck when hunting! I've been modifying this truck since I bought it, to make it better equipped to handle the demands I put on it when hunting. I've done horsepower mods, upgraded the wheels and put some aggressive tires on it... but until recently hadn't given a lot of thought to a good suspension. My factory shocks were wearing out, so I set out to get a good suspension setup for this truck. I'll take you through what I chose in this quick review. Initially I was going to just replace the factory shocks with a quality aftermarket shock. Then it dawned on me that… |
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| MGM Targets - Recon | |
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By orkan // Posted on Mon Dec 05, 2011 6:07 pm |
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 This latest target from MGM Targets is simply the most groundbreaking and unique target system to ever hit the market. Bold statement, but if you watch the video you'll likely be thinking the same thing. The Recon target is a pneumatically driven auto-resetting target. It uses 3000psi of compressed air to push the AR500 target plate back up into position after each hit. No gears to strip, no shear-pins to break, and no batteries to charge. This target is far advanced beyond what Larue and other competitors, and offers an unprecedented value to the end user. It's a relatively long video review, but I promise by the end of it you'll have seen exactly how this Recon target works. The video contains AR500 steel, corn fields, an M60 machine gun, and naked women. // Read Full Review |
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| B&T Industries - Atlas Bipod | |
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By orkan // Posted on Tue Oct 04, 2011 5:22 pm |
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 Choosing a bipod for your rifle is one of the most under-estimated factors of rifle kit building. When setting up to fire a rifle, there is no consideration more important than your shooting position. Obviously the fundamentals of shooting still apply, but having a bipod that gives you that rock-solid position would be worth its weight in gold, would it not? There are dozens of different manufacturers and even more different styles. It can be quite confusing, and even more so if you are just starting out. Today I'm going to familiarize you with one of them: The Atlas bipod from B&T Industries. Seen below in its 90 degree deployed position, the Atlas bipod is supporting a DTA SRS with a 338 suppressor. The forward weight is rather substantial due to the 36… |
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| FN USA - FNP 45 Tactical | |
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By orkan // Posted on Fri Jun 10, 2011 11:54 am |
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 This review is going to be heavy on facts, light on opinion, and absolutely filled with pictures. So buckle up, lock and load, grab your favorite beverage and settle in for a detailed look at this new gem from FN USA! I spend most of my time shooting rifles. However, skill with a handgun is a very required item if you plan to compete in some matches, not to mention if you carry concealed. The topic of today's review doesn't have anything to do with concealed carry though. Well, unless you walk around at 6'8" and 265lbs. The FNP 45 Tactical is not designed with concealed carry in mind, but rather as a tactical suppressor host. Today we will take a look at this handgun and try to cover all of its extensive features. After… |
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| DTA SRS - Return to Zero Testing | |
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By orkan // Posted on Tue Jun 07, 2011 2:10 pm |
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 I'm sure many of you have seen the Desert Tactical Arms SRS by now. It's graced the cover of just about every tactical rifle magazine out there at some point in the last couple years, and was even shown off on a recent Mythbusters episode. Just about every rifle forum out there has also seen countless posts by people drooling over it. It is a bullpup bolt action rifle that allows fast and accurate cartridge conversions. I own a 338LM and 308 conversion, and have fired a combined round count somewhere around 800rnds with them. I'll spend more time talking about the benefits of a setup like this in a later review segment, but today we are going to focus on trying to see if the marketing hype actually holds true in regard to this rifles return to… |
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| MGM Targets - Flash Target | |
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By orkan // Posted on Thu May 05, 2011 2:39 pm |
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 As some of you might have noticed, I'm a very particular person when it comes to my preference in gear. When I decide to use something, it is because it works, and works all the time, every time. I have made the decision to use MGM Targets products for my personal training and competition layouts, and as a result I will be buying a large amount of their products in the coming months. This is a direct result of my experiences with their Auto-Reset IPSC target that I reviewed a few weeks ago. Their targets have proven rugged reliability and a sound investment, so I'll be laying out the cash to get the targets I need. This is especially good for you guys, because I'll be doing a full review… |
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| MGM IPSC Auto Reset Target | |
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By orkan // Posted on Thu Mar 31, 2011 11:13 pm |
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 *BANG!* Shooter 1: "Did you see where that one went?" Spotter: "No. I think I heard something, but I'm not sure." This is a conversation that plays itself out frequently when shooting in poor conditions. Some days, it can be all but impossible to get a spot on bullet impacts or bullet trace. When shooting steel at close ranges, you can usually see the paint get chipped off, but this only works for the first few rounds. In these situations the guys behind the rifle are begging for some kind of a reactive target that will visually indicate a hit, beyond reason of a doubt. Today we are going to get up close and personal with just such a target. The MGM IPSC Auto Reset Target. Lets get… |
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| TAB Gear - Rear Bag | |
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By orkan // Posted on Sun Mar 13, 2011 9:20 pm |
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 In today's world it can seem that there is a new gadget being spawned nearly every day. They will range from a few dollars to thousands and price tag doesn't really determine its usefulness. It is often some of the simplest and least expensive pieces of gear that will make or break a long range shot. The TAB Gear Rear Bag falls into this category. Today we are going to take a detailed look at what makes this rear bag from TAB "must-have" gear! While making precise long range shots, one of the most important things to achieve is NPA, or Natural Point of Aim. This is essentially a situation in which you have pointed the rifle as such so the reticle is on target with no interaction from the shooter. You should be… |
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