Competing in the Extreme Tough Man Division of the Mammoth Sniper Challenge is a test of both shooter and gear. This 3-day event held each January requires competitors to carry all their gear 25+ miles between stages and campsites, camp out, and engage precision rifle targets out to 800+ yards. Many of the lessons learned are applicable to hunting and backcountry scenarios. Here are a few of those I discovered over the years.
Competition
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The Rex Alpha Competition Pistol is Just Around the Corner
Updated: April 5, 2018The Rex Alpha is a steel-framed, SIG-styled handgun built for competition that’s been turning heads since SHOT Show earlier this year.
Kimber Team Match II
Updated: April 1, 2018The Kimber Team Match II was developed for the USA Shooting Rapid Fire Pistol Team to use in action shooting competitions at national and international levels. To say that these are picky shooters is an understatement.
Training Classes – Choosing Your Instructor
Updated: April 1, 2018It seems since the rise of terrorism there has been an explosion of people hanging out their shingles, or website, as firearms instructors. The sheer number of choices can make choosing the right one a daunting task for the novice shooter
Seekins 6.5 CM – Semi Auto Powerhouse
Updated: April 1, 2018The world has been waiting for a reliable, available, semi-auto AR platform in 6.5 Creedmore and today we have it. I got my hands on the latest Seekins Precision SP10 in 6.5, and it did not disappoint.
Bushnell XRS II – New Model
Updated: March 25, 2018In one of the most exciting stories of the year, at least for us long range nerds, Bushnell has launched the new XRS II. Bushnell has been one of my favorite optics brands, mostly because of bang for the buck. They have a tremendous reputation for durability, at a price that won’t break the [...]
Seekins Precision: NX3G Rifle
Updated: March 22, 2018In a world where AR-15 clones are built by seemingly everyone but Toyota ( yet), it can be hard to get excited about a new model. But there is something to be said for the companies that specialize in AR’s as the core business. In a hyper-competitive market, they have to come correct to keep [...]
Built for Speed – Canik TP9 SFx Full Review
Updated: February 26, 2018Review of the Canik TP9 SFx pistol. The TP9 SFx was ready to go right out of the box for Production Division or Carry Optics Division with the addition of a red dot optic. In the future, if I decide to switch divisions, or stop competing in USPSA matches, the TP9 SFx could fill a home defense role.
Big Green Continues Operations While Restructuring For Bankruptcy: New 1911 R1 Double Stack — Full Review
Updated: February 18, 2018Remington has had some mild successes on the handgun front, and several debacles. I know all about those debacles, I came off the top rope over the RP9, and I stand by that decision. Big Green and I might’ve had a difference of opinion over that, but they didn’t hold a grudge. And I am glad, because this week we are taking a look at something that is an unmitigated success.
Three-Caliber Wheelgun with Two Cylinders: Taurus 692 — SHOT Show 2018
Updated: February 14, 2018Taurus has come on with a vengeance in revolvers this year. The 692 is a full-sized revolver in .357 Magnum and .38 Special. Big deal, you say! Every .357 revolver also shoots .38 Special. That isn’t what we meant by multiple calibers. With one press of a button, the cylinder is removable, and in its place? Taurus has provided a 9mm cylinder. One wheelgun = three calibers. Now, we’re talking.