The Diamondback promises big performance in a small package, but did Vortex deliver on this economical spotting scope? Hunting the spacious prairie of South Dakota often mean that the game you’re after can be miles away. Because of that, good glass is a necessity to see if the pursuit is worth the effort of closing the distance. In these situations, a spotting scope shines when your binoculars have reached the end of their rope. I used the Vortex Diamondback 20x60x60 for a season’s worth of tags in the Rushmore State, chasing whitetails in the southeast, waterfowl in the northeast, mulies in the northwest, and elk in the southwest. It quickly became a favorite piece of gear that made an appearance on every hunt.
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One of the Best Spotting Scopes for $500 — Vortex Diamondback 20-60×60
Published: January 20, 2018 { 6 comments }
Affordable Solution for Gun Storage — DU-HA Systems
Published: January 20, 2018 { 1 comment }For as long as I can remember, I have been searching for a solid solution for storing my gear in my vehicle in such a way that it is both secure and easily accessible. I have owned all manner of sport-utility vehicles and pickup trucks, and it seems that no matter the vehicle there was always an available storage space that was completely available, but not very safe, secure or even convenient. Lucikly, DU-Ha has a solution.
Driving Boars in Poland — Testing Norma’s New Strike Line
Published: January 20, 2018 { 11 comments }Hunting styles vary greatly across our country, with spot-and-stalk in the west, sitting on stands in the east, corn feeders in the south and even deer run with dogs in certain states. Travel outside of our borders, and you can find an even wider variety of methods, not to mention specific customs, traditions, and expectations. What may seem natural to you or I can seem completely against the grain in a foreign land.
Remington Backs new Model 700 PCR with 3-Shot Sub-MOA Guarantee
Published: January 18, 2018 { 9 comments }Remington is announcing a new Model 700 bolt-action rifle with a custom-style modular precision chassis chambered for .260 Remington, 6.5mm Creedmoor and .308 Winchester.
Killing in the Name of Conservation: How Big Game Hunting Prevents Extinction
Published: January 12, 2018 { 11 comments }It may seem counterintuitive to those outside the hunting community, but anyone on the inside knows that hunters care more about conservation than every pot-smoking tree-hugger on the planet.
NFL Quarterback Forced to Defend Bird Hunting after Twitter Backlash
Published: January 4, 2018 { 24 comments }Eagles’ quarterback Carson Wentz may be out of the playoffs with an injury, but that didn’t stop the PETAphiles on Twitter from attacking Wentz for posting a photo in support of bird hunting.
Wilson Combat’s new .458 HAM’R – Hot Hybrid Pushes the Limits
Published: January 4, 2018 { 80 comments }Hunting cartridges often fall into two different classes, light and fast or heavy and slow. Wilson Combat just developed a new cartridge that asks why not both?
The Ruger PC Carbine is Back and Better! Takedown Rifle uses Glock Mags!
Published: December 29, 2017 { 37 comments }The updated version has an interchangeable magazine well that works with SR-series and new Security-9-pattern magazines that can be swapped out for a magwell that takes Glock magazines.
California Man Who Poached Massive Blacktail Buck Gets Sentenced
Published: December 27, 2017 { 28 comments }After a three-month investigation, a California man has learned his fate for poaching a massive blacktail deer in Sacramento County.
Phoenix Weaponry Debuts AR-Based .45-70 Auto Rifle
Published: December 20, 2017 { 64 comments }Phoenix Weaponry, operating out of Longmont, Colorado, is launching a new semi-automatic rifle series chambered for .45-70 Auto, a modified .45-70 Government cartridge.