On the minds of hunters all year long, the rut is a magical time to be in the woods. And although every day spent afield is a good one, mark these dates on the calendar as some of the best for 2017.
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2017’s Top 5 Best Days of the Whitetail Rut
BY Spencer Neuharth Published: October 16, 2017 Updated: August 3, 2024100% American Made AKs: Century Arms RAS47 & C39V2
BY Clay Martin Published: October 12, 2017 Updated: October 12, 2017I am not generally a fan of the AK-47 family of weapons; I have spent too much time on the receiving end of them. But I am a fan of all things American made, so I was more than happy to review a couple of offerings from Century Arms. Anything Commies can do, we can do better. And the boys from Vermont have set out to do just that.
New Updated Receivers and Ultralight Handguards from Aero Precision
BY Max Slowik Published: October 11, 2017 Updated: October 11, 2017Aero Precision has a whole new line of super-lightweight free-floating handguards and updated enhanced forged lowers all at very desirable prices
Russians Set New Long Range World Record: 2.6 Miles!
BY Thomas Gomez Published: October 11, 2017 Updated: March 31, 2024A team of Russian shooters claims it broke the long range world record, shooting a 1-meter target at 4,604 yards or approximately 2.6 miles away!
Cody Wilson Drops New ‘Ghost Gunner’ Package, Adds 1911s and Glocks
BY Max Slowik Published: October 4, 2017 Updated: October 4, 2017With this update Ghost Gunners can now produce ARs, of the -15 and -10 variety, as well as 1911s and Glock-compatible pistols.
A Pair of Rock Rivers — LAR-15 Quick Magazine Change & LAR-15 Better Than Basic Carbine
BY Jon Hodoway Published: September 29, 2017 Updated: September 29, 2017There are lots of great companies competing for a slice of the AR-15 market, but it’s sometimes hard to find a rifle that is different. Enter Rock River Arms. I was torn between two rifles: the LAR-15 QMC (Quick Magazine Change) and the LAR-15 BTB (Better Than Basic) Carbine. I couldn’t decide between which one to test, so Rock Rivers graciously sent both.
Buy a Daniel Defense Rifle, Receive a YETI Cooler
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: September 21, 2017 Updated: September 21, 2017Buy a Daniel Defense, get a YETI. It’s that simple, folks.
Bag of Tricks — Use Your Gear to Stabilize Your Position
BY Clay Martin Published: September 21, 2017 Updated: September 21, 2017From the perspective of a soldier, there are not that many things that are actually always with you in the field. Boots, rifle, and rucksack are the obvious top three. If your boots are your ride, then your rucksack is most certainly your house. It holds your lifelines of food, water, and radios. It has all your scant comforts, like dry socks, and a sleeping bag if you are living large that day. But it can also help you make an otherwise unattainable shot.
Kinetic Research Group Releases Highly-Anticipated Bravo Chassis
BY Thomas Gomez Published: September 21, 2017 Updated: September 21, 2017After several months of teasing us with pictures on Instagram and Facebook, Kinetic Research Group has finally released the Bravo Chassis!
New Aero Survival Tactical Pistol and 80 Percent Kit
BY Max Slowik Published: September 19, 2017 Updated: September 19, 2017TNW Firearms is launching two new versions of their modular Aero series of pistols and rifles including a larger tactical pistol and 80 percent kits.