The mere mention of the word obtains my undivided attention; it is the concept of a hunting adventure in the wild places of Africa, and is undoubtedly my happy thought. The word safari is taken from the KiSwahili dialect of East Africa, and it simply means ‘journey.’ It represents the challenge of shooting a big-bore rifle and being in an environment where there are animals large enough to take your life with ease. The CZ 550 rifle is, in and of itself, a journey, in that it has its roots in the Czechoslovakian Brno ZKK 602 rifle, and has come a long way to get to the current inception. That ZKK 602 is still revered among those who enjoy the big bore bolt-action rifles; the action is considered as rock-solid and reliable as a Mauser 98.
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The CZ 550 American Safari Magnum in .375 H&H — Full Review
Published: November 21, 2017 { 0 comments }
Top Five Ways to Carry a Revolver Reload
Published: November 21, 2017 { 22 comments }If revolvers get a bad rap for anything, it’s because in the ammo department they’re 1) relatively low capacity and 2) slow to reload when compared to almost all autos.
The Best Binos for the Money — Vortex Viper HD 8x42mm & Impact 850 Rangefinder
Published: November 20, 2017 { 5 comments }When you’re planning a hunting trip there are few very important considerations — what gun are you going to take? What does the weather look like? How much will the tags cost? Equally as important as what firearm you’re going to take is what binos will you take? For a mid-range 8X binos, the Vortex Viper HD 8×42 are hard to beat.
Springfield’s Hammer-Fired XD-E Goes Big-Bore with .45 ACP Model
Published: November 20, 2017 { 7 comments }The XD-E is a polymer-framed, hammer-fired single-stack .45 for everyday carry. It’s slim and light and affordably priced, too.
Holiday Gift Guide — On the Hunt for the Perfect Gift for the Hunter in Your Life
Published: November 18, 2017 { 2 comments }Here are some top gift ideas for the hunter and backcountry adventurer in your life. With candy canes and gum drops dancing in your head, it’s never too early to start scheming and dreaming of Christmas.
Sharps Bros. Showcasing Gen2 AR-15 Lowers and Teasing New Uppers
Published: November 17, 2017 { 4 comments }The Sharps Bros. company has been hard at work developing new versions of their Hellbreaker, Jack and Warthog lower receivers.
Stocking Stuffers & Gift Guide for the Gun Nerd — LifeCard, Knives, An M1 Garand & More!
Published: November 16, 2017 { 11 comments }Christmas is right around the corner. Here are several gift ideas that are certain to be a hit.
Top Five Reasons to Carry an Autoloading Pistol
Published: November 15, 2017 { 20 comments }Ten to 20 years ago, it was a different era in firearms manufacturing. Then, many autoloading pistols were good and some were great.
Former Green Beret on Bowe Bergdahl: A Gross Miscarriage of Justice
Published: November 15, 2017 { 61 comments }Bowe Berghdal willingly left his unit, with the intention of surrendering to the Taliban. He is also on record as saying the Taliban treated him better than the Army ever did.
Smith & Wesson Cranking Out Two Hot New Model 686 Revolvers
Published: November 11, 2017 { 29 comments }Smith & Wesson is rolling out two updated Performance Center versions of their champion Model 686 revolvers for competition shooters.