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Understanding Lumens on Weapon Lights and Flashlights

Understanding Lumens on Weapon Lights and Flashlights

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A lumen has a technical definition, but generally speaking, it’s about as bright as a single candle. More importantly for this discussion, a lumen measures the total energy output of a light without regard for beam angle.

The Detailed Guide to Hunting Knives

The Detailed Guide to Hunting Knives

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There are an ever-growing number of companies making knives, and it can be frustrating to wade through the marketing and lingo so let’s break it down for today’s hunter.

The Arex Delta L Gen.2 From Slovenia With Love

The Arex Delta L Gen.2 From Slovenia With Love

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Arex, a little company from Slovenia is certainly vying for your attention with their second generation of their Delta pistols.

Testing the Browning Buck Mark Camper

Testing the Browning Buck Mark Camper

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This thing is an absolute tack driver. i shot some groups at 25 yards, and it did very well.

InfiRay Outdoor RICO HD RS75 1280 is the Best Thermal Scope Ever Introduced on the Commercial Market - Review

InfiRay Outdoor RICO HD RS75 1280 is the Best Thermal Scope Ever Introduced on the Commercial Market – Review

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InfiRay Outdoors has the first 1280×1024 commercial thermal. It’s four times as much resolution as has ever been available to the commercial market in a riflescope. 

Put a Swimmer In Your Spread

Put a Swimmer In Your Spread

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Most will agree in the early season and with those hunting ducks further north, spinners are indeed a must.

Five Reasons to Buy The I’m-Not-Wearing-Any-Pants Pants from Kryptek 

Five Reasons to Buy The I’m-Not-Wearing-Any-Pants Pants from Kryptek 

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I like to call ‘em the I’m-Not-Wearing-Any-Pants pants because they are so light and so breathable that you literally feel like you’re not wearing any. 

The New Springfield Armory Emissary 1911 - Full Review (Bonus Video w/ Rob Leatham)

The New Springfield Armory Emissary 1911 – Full Review (Bonus Video w/ Rob Leatham)

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The latest entry into the single-stack 1911 world comes from Springfield Armory, it’s called the Emissary.

The Everyman’s Revolver: The Taurus 856 Defender Is a Classic Design at a Great Price (Full Review)

The Everyman’s Revolver: The Taurus 856 Defender Is a Classic Design at a Great Price (Full Review)

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The 856 Defender isn’t a perfect revolver, but like many Taurus products, it lives in a nice middle ground between bargain bin and custom Gucci. It’s light (but not too light), well-built, reliable, reasonably priced, and accurate enough to get the job done. It’s the everyman’s revolver, I wouldn’t hesitate for a second to carry it.

Meopta Optika LR 10x42 HD w/Rangefinder Tested & Compared

Meopta Optika LR 10×42 HD w/Rangefinder Tested & Compared

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Meopta has long had a great reputation for quality European glass at reasonable prices. So, you can imagine how excited I was to learn that they were introducing the Meopta Optika LR 10×42 HD Rangefinding binos. I’ve been field testing them since they came out and can say they are a solid option.