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EOTECH’s New VUDU 5-25x50 Rifle Scope:  Precise, Compact and Exceptional

EOTECH’s New VUDU 5-25×50 Rifle Scope: Precise, Compact and Exceptional

Best known for its holographic sights, EOTECH jumped into the riflescope market a few years ago with the VUDU line of optics. Today, the VUDU line encompasses four models with first-focal plane (FFP) reticles and three models featuring second focal plane reticles. Magnification options from 1 to 6 all the way to 8 to 32. [...]

Less Than the Speed of Sound: Testing Remington’s New Subsonic Ammunition

Less Than the Speed of Sound: Testing Remington’s New Subsonic Ammunition

Late last year, Remington introduced a new line of range ammunition specifically made for use with suppressed firearms, Remington Subsonic, launched in 9MM, .45 ACP and 300BLK.

Hunting with The New 350 Legend Cartridge: Bye, Bye 300 Blackout?

Hunting with The New 350 Legend Cartridge: Bye, Bye 300 Blackout?

The pair of hogs popped out of the South Texas mesquite over 100 yards away and made straight for the deer feeder. I shifted in my seat and got ready for a shot—and for my first hunting experience using the new 350 Legend cartridge from Winchester Ammunition.

The People’s Rifle, At A People-Friendly Price:  The New Mauser 18

The People’s Rifle, At A People-Friendly Price: The New Mauser 18

The People’s Rifle is made for shooters or hunters who want functionality first and foremost, including exceptional accuracy.

A Devil of a 1911: The 5 Tactical From Devil Dog Arms

A Devil of a 1911: The 5 Tactical From Devil Dog Arms

My work has me reviewing new 1911’s regularly and the Devil Dog is among the best I have ever used. The trigger, the functionality, and of course the accuracy—all near the top of my 1911 experiences.

Going Long For Axis Deer: Hunting a Free-Ranging Texas Exotic

Going Long For Axis Deer: Hunting a Free-Ranging Texas Exotic

The Texas sun was just beginning to drop below the trees, when I heard the strange bellow and grunt of an Axis buck from the top of a far hill. Glassing, I caught sight of the buck’s spotted coat moving between the live oak and mesquite, well over 600 yards away.

Blackbuck Antelope: Hunting a Native of India in South Texas

Blackbuck Antelope: Hunting a Native of India in South Texas

Many people don’t realize it, but Texas is home to tens of thousands of free-ranging aoudads, Axis deer, blackbuck antelope, fallow deer, and nilgai, among others, none of which originated on the North American Continent much less the Republic of Texas.

Going The Distance: The Long Range Hunting Course by Outdoors Solutions

Going The Distance: The Long Range Hunting Course by Outdoors Solutions

We were a very talkative group at dinner the night before and during coffee that morning. But when the 15 of us walked into the covered shooting line and saw the steel targets ranging before us–the last row at 1,000 yards—it all went silent. Oh, man, I imagined my fellow students thinking, that’s what 1,000 yards actually looks like? Never going to happen!

Gear Review: Gun Holster Belt and Project Stealth Holsters from 1791 GunLeather

Gear Review: Gun Holster Belt and Project Stealth Holsters from 1791 GunLeather

1791 GunLeather makes carry belts and a wide variety of holsters, most of them built with heavy cowhide and state-of-the-art flexible carbon fiber.

Solid, Accurate, & Reliable: The Defiant STOCK 1 from Tanfoglio

Solid, Accurate, & Reliable: The Defiant STOCK 1 from Tanfoglio

Accurate and very comfortable in the hand, the Defiant STOCK 1 clearly has many uses beyond competition, including home defense, hunting, law enforcement use, open carry, and just plinking. It strikes me as a little large for concealed carry, but there are people who no doubt would find this full-sized handgun just right for that purpose, too.