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The test rifle for these examples was a Volquartsen 17 WSM Deluxe with a Burris Veracity 4-20x50 scope.

Optics Buying Guide: How To Properly Zero Your Scope

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Simply put, the process of zeroing a scope matches the point of aim to the actual point of impact. Put differently, the process ensures that a bullet lands exactly where you put the crosshairs

Slide Fire Solutions and Bump Fire Systems Settle Lawsuit

Slide Fire Solutions and Bump Fire Systems Settle Lawsuit

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Bump Fire Systems has agreed to back out of the bump fire market according to an agreement between Bump Fire Systems and Slide Fire Solutions.

The Blackhawk Specops Gen III Shotgun stock also comes with a replacement forend.

Blackhawk SpecOps Gen III Shotgun Stock—Hands On Test

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It’s hard to beat a Remington 870 for reliability in almost any conditions. A Remington 870 also likes to beat the taste right out of your mouth when it comes to recoil, especially when you’re shooting full-power slug and buckshot loads. It all comes down to physics. The thump you feel when you pull the [...]

These Burris XTR Signature Rings have various inserts that allow you to "ramp" the scope for long-range shooting.

Optics Buying Guide: Scope Mounts

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Let’s take a quick look at scope mounts. This is important as your mounts must perfectly align the scope to the bore, and be able to take the abuse of recoil.

Treeman TASS: A Combat Knife Actually Used by Navy SEALs — Review

Treeman TASS: A Combat Knife Actually Used by Navy SEALs — Review

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Recently, he sent me a TASS knife for review. TASS stand for Teams And Shit Shank. It doesn’t get more authentic than that. Yes, it was named by the SEAL platoon that helped designed it. They voted on it, and that’s what they came up with.

After Action Report: The Mammoth Sniper Challenge

After Action Report: The Mammoth Sniper Challenge

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For those who want to push themselves, their skills and their gear, then look no further than the Mammoth Sniper Challenge.

Father’s Day Gift Guide, Part 2: Five Gifts Under $75

Father’s Day Gift Guide, Part 2: Five Gifts Under $75

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This is the second of three articles in this Father’s Day Gift Guide series. Each article has a maximum price ($125.00 or less, $75.00 or less and $25.00 or less). Have a Happy Father’s Day!

Father’s Day Gift Guide, Part 3: Five Gifts Under $25

Father’s Day Gift Guide, Part 3: Five Gifts Under $25

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Editor’s Note: This is the third of three articles in this series. Each article has a maximum price ($125.00 or less, $75.00 or less and $25.00 or less). We have listed retailers that have these items in stock at time of publication. Have a Happy Father’s Day! *Images courtesy of manufacturers.  Part 1: Five Father’s Day [...]

Does KA-BAR’s Tactical Spork Take ‘Tactical’ Too Far?

Does KA-BAR’s Tactical Spork Take ‘Tactical’ Too Far?

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The KA-BAR Tactical Spork. I don’t even know what to say. A tactical spork!!!

The Burris XTR II on the right is designed for quick turret adjustments, while the Eliminator III and Fullfield E1 have reticles designed for hold over shooting.

Optics Buying Guide: Hold-Off Reticles vs. Adjustable Turrets

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You have to account for two variables in long range shooting – distance and lateral movement from the wind and other factors.