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Straight Pull Safari with the Strasser RS14 Evolution

Straight Pull Safari with the Strasser RS14 Evolution

When you’re traveling halfway around the world for the hunt of a lifetime, you need to consider exactly what rifle to choose, especially when you are planning to hunt a variety of game.   I own several rifles in my personal collection, unfortunately, most are not ideal for African plains game

Shooting Holes in the Sky – Choke Tubes

Shooting Holes in the Sky – Choke Tubes

practice of patterning a shotgun.  This article provides some great advice for every shotgun enthusiast that wants to be a good competitive shooter. 

Last Frontier Bison: Hunting Alaska's Largest Land Mammal

Last Frontier Bison: Hunting Alaska’s Largest Land Mammal

It was the sixth day of an Alaska bison hunt that had thrown numerous challenges at us requiring an ever-evolving plan; we’d blown through Plans A, B, and C and were currently throwing a Hail Mary as our days afield came to a close.

Farther into the Night: My Journey into Night Vision and Thermal Optics - Bering Optics Super Hogster

Farther into the Night: My Journey into Night Vision and Thermal Optics – Bering Optics Super Hogster

This article is the second of two on thermal optics. In part one I discussed night vision, how I decided to invest in thermal optics, and profiled the iRay MH25 thermal scanner. In this article, I cover the Bering Optics Super Hogster thermal riflescope.

Beretta's New Straight-Pull Hunting Rifle: The BRX1

Beretta’s New Straight-Pull Hunting Rifle: The BRX1

Beretta just announced a new first for the company, a purpose-driven multicaliber straight pull bolt-action rifle for hunting called the BRX1.

Meet the New Big-Bore 450 Bushmaster!

Meet the New Big-Bore 450 Bushmaster!

Bushmaster Firearms is happy to announce a newly designed AR-based rifle chambered for .450 Bushmaster called simply the 450 Bushmaster.

Killer Baboons: Peter Capstick’s MAC-10 Submachine Gun

Killer Baboons: Peter Capstick’s MAC-10 Submachine Gun

Capstick abandoned a successful Wall Street career in his twenties seeking adventure. Like Theodore Roosevelt and Ernest Hemingway before him, Capstick found that for which he quested.

Go Lightweight Out West

Go Lightweight Out West

Elk are great movers, and during the rut, bulls will cover massive amounts of terrain in search of love. Be ready to traverse terrain and make a quick shot if you want to head home with horns for the wall and backstraps for the grill.

Optics Matter!

Optics Matter!

When it comes to hunting gear, there are certain items you can skimp on — look for a deal — take the low-end route. Optics aren’t one of these items. Few gear pieces will make or break your success, especially when hunting the west, like quality optics.

Into the Night: My Journey into Night Vision and Thermal Optics

Into the Night: My Journey into Night Vision and Thermal Optics

The first of a two part series, this article covers the scanning portion of thermal night hunting with a review of the IrayUSA Mini MH25 thermal scanner.