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Best Neck Knives
There is no denying the convenience and simplicity of a neck knife. Not only an indispensable survival tool, but invaluable for self-defense, camping, hunting, and hiking as well. You will not be short of choice when it comes to buying a neck knife on Amazon or anywhere else. So before you stare blankly at all ... Read more
The Best Bullpup Rifles and Shotguns For 2022
Are you considering buying a bullpup rifle or shotgun, or just wondering what the heck they are? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Is Bullpup Better? Why should you consider buying a bullpup design over a more traditional rifle or shotgun? At first glance, they look distinctive. This, of course, is because the ... Read more
Best Remington 700s – A Complete Buyer’s Guide
Over the past 50 years, the Remington 700 series of rifles have built a strong reputation as being one of, if not the, best bolt-action rifle on the market. What makes this rifle so popular? There are many reasons that the Remington 700 series is chosen again and again. For one, it comes in a ... Read more
Taurus G3c upgrades
I own a Taurus G3c. I had owned two G2cs, the immediate predecessors of this smaller brother to the compact-size (15 and 17 round magazines included) G3. This compact version, the G3c, was introduced with much hoopla after a media embargo on June 15th of last year. I reviewed the gun (here) after the deadline ... Read more
Best .22 LR Handguns [By Brand]
The .22 LR is by far the most popular caliber out there. The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) estimates that about half of the approximately ten billion rounds manufactured annually are .22 rimfire cartridges. The military has used it to teach marksmanship; Boy Scouts use it to qualify for their Shooting merit badge. Largely available ... Read more
Best AR-15 Build Kits
Are you currently looking to put together your own AR-15 with a build kit? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Best Lower Parts Kit: Geissele Automatics Lower Parts Kit The Geissele Automatics Lower Parts kit comes with nearly everything that you need to complete the lower receiver of your AR-15. The parts are ... Read more
Best .224 Valkyrie Bolt Carrier Groups (BCG)
Are you currently in the market for a new bolt carrier for your .224 Valkyrie AR-15? If so, you’ve come to the right place, because we’re going to go over the top three best .224 Valkyrie bolt carrier groups that the marketplace has to offer. Best Budget Pick: Brownells M16 6.8mm SPC Bolt Carrier Group ... Read more
Best 6.5 Creedmoor Lowers
Are you currently in the market for a lower receiver for your 6.5 Creedmoor AR-10? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Best Stripped Lower Receiver: Lewis Machine & Tool AR MWS Stripped Lower Receiver The Lewis Machine & Tool AR MWS Stripped Lower Receiver is a solid pick for a stripped lower ... Read more
Best 6.8 SPC Barrels
The 6.8 SPC is a round that is designed to maximize performance out of the AR-15 carbine or rifle in ways that the standard 5.56x45mm NATO round cannot. However, the performance of the 6.8 SPC round will really only be as good as the barrel itself is. That’s why when putting together your 6.8 SPC ... Read more
Best Trigger Pull Gauge [2021]
A trigger pull gauge is one of the best investments a serious shooter can make. It doesn’t matter what a great buy that pistol, revolver, rifle, shotgun or muzzle loader was if it has a so-so or worse trigger. Once you know exactly how many pounds of effort it takes to trip the hammer or ... Read more
[Review] MTM Case-Gard: Ammo Boxes, Rest & Table
“OK…now where did I put those last 10 loads I made to try in my Savage .243? The ones I just had on the bench…” I say this to myself quite frequently, along with other phrases that I won’t expound on here. I lose a lot of stuff. Or, rather, I misplace it. I learned ... Read more
Best Gun Safes & Cabinets
When you buy your very first gun, whether a handgun, rifle or shotgun, you automatically have an issue to deal with the day you bring your new firearm home. That issue is: what are you going to do with it when you’re not shooting, cleaning or otherwise handling it? Am I Legally Required To Lock ... Read more
Best Tactical Knives [Hands-On Tested, 2021 Update]
Tactical knives, the name itself typically imposes visions of some form of Rambo knife in the hands of a mall ninja: A tactical knife doesn’t mean fighting knife, while fighting may be a task of the tactical knife it’s usually not the main one. The tactical knife in general needs to be a multipurpose knife. ... Read more
Best Reloading Press [Beginner & Advanced]
Reloading your own ammo is a relaxing, rewarding hobby. Not only can you save money when you make your own ammo as opposed to buying factory stuff, it’s a lot of fun as well. To be totally honest, you may not save a lot of money shooting your ammo but you will get more shots ... Read more
Best Gun Oils & Greases [1600 Rounds Fired]
In this age of polymers and plastics, knowing which products are best for your gun can be tricky. No one wants their new gun’s internals to be eaten by an overly aggressive olde tyme solvent, and with the advances in oil technology we have today, it doesn’t hurt to take a quick look around. Even ... Read more
Best 1911’s Chambered in 9mm
To many handgunners, the numbers 1, 9, 1 and 1 means only one thing: a classic semi-automatic handgun that was adopted by the military in 1911. Another related thought that usually pops into his or her mind is that the gun was chambered in caliber .45 ACP. As the original chambering of the vaunted 1911, ... Read more
Best Ballistic Calculator Apps [Free and Paid]
There are many reasons why having a computer in your pocket can come in handy, and accurate long-range shooting is one of them. Smartphones can be used to look up weather information specific to your location, such as wind direction, barometric pressure, humidity and temperature. These can all affect accuracy and when put into a ... Read more
How to Choose a Rifle Bipod
It’s easy to get excited about the selection in accessories for firearms, but one ingenious accessory that’s been in use since 1930, is the bipod. This is an essential tool to stabilize a rifle in action. Bipods have been used extensively for such a long time because they work. But, there’s a bit more to ... Read more
How to Choose a Rifle Stock
A rifle stock is the most important component of a rifle. It determines the handling and feeling of the gun and it influences your shooting performance. You get left and right-handed rifle stocks, so keep this in mind if choosing a stock for someone else. Ultimately, you want to get the most out of your ... Read more
Best Remington 870 Upgrades and Accessories
The Remington 870 is one of the big 2 American pump action shotguns. Its only real competitor is the Mossberg 500 platform. The Remington 870 is used by both police and military forces in the United States and around the world. The Remington 870 is an extremely modular platform with options upon options for upgrading ... Read more
How to Choose a Scope Mount
There isn’t one unique and perfect solution for a scope mount because it depends entirely on your shooting skill, what you use your rifle for and how you use it. But the real big question when it comes to choosing a scope mount is: Tapered or Flat? It’s a common but incorrect assumption that a ... Read more
How to Pick a Good Spotting Scope
This article looks at several spotting scopes that were tested at 50, 100, 200, and 300 yards. All the scopes have a variable power eye piece with a minimum 60mm objective and are priced below $500, apart from the Panther being more expensive. Three types of targets used for the scope testing included a Hoppes ... Read more
Remington 700 Buyers Guide
Generally, the rifles available today are mostly adequate for what’s required of them, whether it’s for hunting or tactical shooting. However, this article specifically looks at the Remington rifles delivered to the market in recent decades and how they evolved. Remington Model 700SS 5-R Milspec In the nineties, the Remington 700P in .308 was a ... Read more
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Best IDPA Holster [Top 4 expert with pros and cons]
An understudied market, the IDPA holster While we’ve done countless reviews on some of the best OWB and IWB holsters on the market, we’ve done very little reviews for those who prefer an IDPA holster – those specifically approved for the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA). For a holster approved by the IDPA, it must ... Read more
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Best Sig P938 Holsters
If you’re looking for a good P938 holster, the first thing you should consider is what you are going to use it for. Yes obviously, you are going to holster your P938 in it, but ask yourself a few questions: Do you plan to carry your Sig Sauer every day? Do you want an inside ... Read more
Best Small of Back Holsters
Small of the back holsters (or SOB holsters) are widely used and are a solid, go-to way to hold conceal carry weapons. They have their pros and cons, like all gun accessories, and choosing the right small of the back holster depends a lot on what is comfortable and practical to the gunowner. Gunowners should ... Read more
The 4 Best Sig Sauer M11-A1 Holsters
If you like the larger end of the scale for compact pistols, the Sig Sauer M11-A1 is a popular choice amongst gunowners. It is easy to keep a firm grip on this handgun, and it is small enough to discretely conceal or carry at the hip.We’ve put together a review for some of our favorite ... Read more
The 4 Best Ruger P95 Holsters: The Ultimate List
At first glance, you may not think there’s anything too special about the Ruger P95. It is not “bulky” and does not have the best ergonomic feel. And, it can be a little tricky to find the right holster for this handgun. Fortunately, we c whame up with a list of what we think are ... Read more
The 4 Best Glock 42 Lasers
The Glock 42 is a very popular and widely recognized subcompact .380 pistol. Designed with self defense in mind, it’s actually the smallest handgun manufactured by Glock. It was also created to be ideal for shooters with smaller hands while still standing up against common training. We’ve put together a review of the best Glock ... Read more
Best Scopes For .30-06 Springfield
Just about everyone and his neighbor has heard of the .308 Winchester; but, if you own the similar .30-06 rifle, you know that finding the right accessories can be a little more taxing. We’ve put together this review of our favorite scopes, and we’ll let you know which one we think is the best scope ... Read more
