Category: Equipment Reviews

  • Aftermarket Stocks for the Marlin 795

    Aftermarket Stocks for the Marlin 795

    The Marlin 795 is a wicked little semi auto 22. From the factory with a heavy enough barrel, conservative 10 round stick magazine, a last round bolt hold open, and a lot of accuracy for the dollar, there’s not much to dislike about the 22. One aspect that won’t get high marks is the composite…

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  • Nikon P-223 3X32 Review

    One area where hunting optics haven’t developed very far is in compact optics. On a nice light gun build, bullpup, AR15, or other rifle where you need a bit of magnification in a tight and light package, they fit perfectly. The tradeoffs to a scope that is shorter than a longer standard scope are real,…

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  • ATI Talon 870 shotgun tactical stock review

    ATI Talon 870 shotgun tactical stock review

    For a guy just finished kitting out an AR15, tactical shotguns seem great. Tactical shotgun parts are cheap and plentiful, and the guns themselves are everywhere and ultra reliable. While there is no dominant platform like the AR15, tactical shotguns are very much centered around the Remington 870 and Mossberg 500. Some semi auto shotguns…

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  • Vortex SPARC Review

    Vortex SPARC Review

    The Vortex SPARC is a midrange priced red dot great for use on AR15’s, 45-70’s, shotguns and other rifles where short range, fast shots are required. At the low range, you have Tascos, Bushnells, etc for about $100; at your high end, you have EOTech and Aimpoint at $400-$900. The SPARC fits in the middle…

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  • Redfield Revolution 3-9X50 Review

    Redfield Revolution 3-9X50 Review

    I have a personal sweet spot in riflescopes where the optical quality is “good enough” for hunting and the reliability is too. For me, that spot is most standard riflescopes that are $200-$500. There are plenty of great scopes in this range, such as Bushnell Elites, Vortex Diamondbacks, Classic Weavers, Nikon Monarchs and ProStaffs, Millets,…

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  • Savage Axis Accessories

    Savage Axis Accessories

    The Savage Axis is an incredibly inexpensive rifle and will be the starting point for a lot of hunters. I’ve got a few Axis-specific accessories below, but in order, here’s what I think should be replaced or upgraded: Trigger. It was hard to determine if I should recommend a $200 scope or a $100 trigger,…

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