The Vertx Siege 25L Tactical Backpack punches above its size with smart organization, armor-ready utility, and the kind of practical comfort that matters when your pack is actually loaded. This thing is built for daily carry, travel, range work, and rough use without turning into a floppy mess.
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Ultralight Killer: Nocturn Industries Tanto UANVM Review
BY Mitchell Graf Published: December 17, 2025 { 0 comments }The Nocturn Industries Tanto UANVM undercuts PVS-14 weight, runs 40 hours on a CR123A, and converts to duals with the Daisho bridge. We took it hunting and driving to see if the hype holds up.
C&H Precision Max – The Largest RMSc Footprint Optic: Reviewed
BY Riley Baxter Published: September 13, 2025 { 2 comments }C&H Precision makes the largest windowed RMSc footprint optic, and it is called the Max. For this review, I put one to the test in pistol shooting competitions.
Smart-Torq Adjustable Limiter & X3 Driver Kit – Range Bag Necessity Reviewed
BY Riley Baxter Published: August 23, 2025 { 1 comment }Three things are necessary in every serious shooter’s range bag: a wrench, a bit set, and a torque limiter. Thankfully, Real Avid has us covered with the Smart-Torq Adjustable Limiter and X3 Driver Kit.
The Triad Bullpup Kit For the BRN 180
BY Travis Pike Published: August 17, 2025 { 0 comments }The Triad Modular Bullpup Chassis shrinks the BRN 180 into a very capable defensive weapon.
AR-15 Armorer’s Wrench: Get One
BY Kat Ainsworth Published: July 27, 2025 { 0 comments }Every AR-15 owner should have a good armorer’s wrench. We’re here to walk you through the best options.
Complete Guide (More Or Less) to AR-15 Magazines
BY Robert Sadowski Published: June 15, 2024 { 2 comments }There are three types of AR-15 magazines: metal, polymer, or hybrid. Metal magazines have either an aluminum or steel body. Polymer magazines have—you guessed it—a polymer body. A hybrid magazine has a polymer body with metal feed lips.
Testing the New Vortex Viper HD 3-15 SFP!
BY Mitchell Graf Published: May 11, 2024 { 0 comments }Vortex has just unveiled its highly anticipated HD series of scopes for their 2024 Viper lineup, boasting an impressive range of options tailored to diverse shooting requirements.
Heat Seeking Optic: Sightmark Wraith Mini Thermal
BY Robert Sadowski Published: May 6, 2024 { 0 comments }Using thermal optics adds a new dimension to hunting. A thermal scope is very different from a traditional rifle scope and night vision scope.
Leupold’s New Rangefinder Takes You Places: RX-5000 TBR/W Reviewed
BY Riley Baxter Published: May 1, 2024 { 0 comments }Leupold’s brand new RX-5000 TBR/W is loaded with capabilities for any need and comes in at a price that should put it on your radar. As far as capabilities go, the RX-5000 can range beyond 3 miles and will communicate with three popular map applications, including OnX Maps.









