gear review

Vortex Optics announced in late April of 2022 the release of three new rangefinders to its existing lineup.

Ripping off the absolutely ludicrous Leupold 18x scope we used for accuracy testing, the new Charger started to shine with a red dot. Suppressed and wearing 1x, this Charger was incredibly fun to play with at the range. My kids love it, and after shooting it all afternoon, it was worth every penny. I have built a fair number of 10/22 projects over the years, but this one is by far my favorite. And it doesn’t hurt that it looks like an oversized version of Han Solo’s blaster.

Among the small items you need to play a ninja in the woods is a decent watch, which is often overlooked. In a world of cell phones, the simple wristwatch has for many people become obsolete. However, I remain strongly in favor of having one, such as my personal IsoBrite Explorer.

Blackhawk is now offering a new, inside the waistband, carry holster that can be custom molded to a firearm in your kitchen.

Before you start commenting “What kind of sissy needs a compensator for such a puny round like 9MM” -because I know at least five of you are thinking it….let’s talk about what compensators do and who they’re designed for.

If you are going to shoot in two different spectrums, you need the ability to illuminate and target ID in both of them.  Enter the SureFire M600V Scout Light. SureFire’s dual output weapon light, helping you see in the visible spectrum as well as IR (infrared).

The Rider RX is a versatile EDC flashlight capable of running on a variety of AA batteries with the added bonus of being a fidget toy. It’s maximum output of 650 lumens and compact size make it an ideal choice for EDC use.

After running the Pulsar Thermion 2 XP50 for around 6 months through many nights out in the field, I will share some of the features and my experiences with this optic. animals, thermal is king.

I recently discussed waders and the many options available for purchasing the right wader.  Once you have a new pair reality sets in that all waders will leak sooner or later.  Aside from warranty to make the repairs, often you are forced to make the repairs yourself after the warranty has expired or to prepare immediately for another hunt.  This is how to make the best effort at repairing those waders.