When hunting in the western states, the terrain is vast, open and hard to reach. Because of this, optics are an extremely important asset. To be more specific, good optics are important. In order to see bighorn sheep up in the deepest cirques behind the highest peaks, or mule deer feeding out of the dark timber across the canyon, a hunter needs an optic that will provide superior edge to edge clarity, light transmission and resolution to help them claim success in the field. This is where the Leupold SX-5 Santiam HD came into play!
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Leupold SX-5 Santiam HD 27-55x80mm Angled Spotting Scope Full Review
Published: March 1, 2020 { 2 comments }
The Affordable Safari; Your African Dream Hunt, Part I
Published: February 10, 2020 { 11 comments }An African safari is just about every hunter’s dream – the ultimate hunting experience. A chance to see and chase game we’ve only seen on TV, online, or in a zoo may seem out of reach or above the average hunter’s paygrade. I recently found out that was not actually the case.
ZCO Drops A New Reticle: The MPCT 3 Changes the Game! – SHOT Show 2020
Published: January 27, 2020 { 2 comments }ZCO’s new reticle is designed for the precision rifle shooter, whether that person is in law enforcement or military, civilian rifle competitions or hunting in the field, their system is designed to provide you with an edge over other optics. The MPCT 3’s most noticeable addition is dubbed the “fatal funnel”; to law enforcement, this will sound familiar.
Leupold’s New Performance Eyewear and Updated Product Line – SHOT Show 2020
Published: January 27, 2020 { 0 comments }Leupold has made some changes in 2020, including launching a whole line of Performance Eyewear, updating some existing optics and releasing a new archery focused rangefinder to name a few.
Aimpoint Adds Ballistic Drop to CompM5b Red Dot – SHOT Show 2020
Published: January 20, 2020 { 2 comments }Aimpoint’s new CompM5b 2 MOA, released November 2019, is now available for worldwide purchase. The CompM5b is a lightweight rugged red dot that allows users to quickly adjust the reticle to compensate for ballistic drop at multiple distances.
The AccuSight Pistol Sight Tool from Lyman: Another Valuable Tool for the Work Bench
Published: January 19, 2020 { 0 comments }If you are a licensed gunsmith, DIY oriented gun owner, or someone who will inevitably tinker with their equipment, Lyman’s new AccuSight pistol sight tool will be a valuable asset to you for adjusting dovetail pistol sights. This tool is extremely versatile, fitting most pistol slides, including Glock and 1911 styles.
Eliminate Darkness with the FLIR PTS736 Thermosight Pro – Full Review
Published: November 24, 2019 { 5 comments }The FLIR PTS736 Thermosight Pro delivers ultra long range thermal detection and comes loaded with new features.
State of the Art: Brimstone Gunsmithing’s DeltaPoint Glock
Published: November 15, 2019 { 4 comments }The costs and wait times for the installation of red dot sights has kept many shooters stuck with iron sights. Brimstone Gunsmithing wants to help.
5000 Yards! Vortex FURY HD 5000 Laser Rangefinder: Seeing Is Believing
Published: November 9, 2019 { 2 comments }The Vortex Fury HD 5000 is a compact unit that offers a crisp, clear view for spotting and evaluating game or targets and a powerful, fast rangefinder to determine a precise range to those targets. Two fantastic tools in one small package.
Leupold VX-5HD 4-20X52MM Riflescope Review
Published: November 3, 2019 { 2 comments }Shadows lengthened across the North Idaho canyon, reaching tentative fingers into every sunlit opening. Bears were on the menu tonight, and I sat, back to a small tree, watching the slopes and timbered openings across a small canyon.