New Bushnell Elite Tactical Delivers Extreme Long Range Precision OVERLAND PARK, Kansas – November 15, 2017 – Bushnell, an industry leader in high-performance optical solutions, announces an enhanced level of precision and performance with a new Elite Tactical flagship riflescope – the XRS II. Delivery of precise rounds at extreme distances requires skills honed through […]
New AR Optics Laser Sights From Bushnell
Three Laser Sight Systems Join the Popular AR Optics Line OVERLAND PARK, Kansas – October 16, 2017 – Bushnell, an industry leader in high-performance optical solutions, announces the addition of three high-end laser sights to its industry-leading line of AR Optics. Bushnell’s AR Optics line is already the category leader for MSRs. New this year, […]
What’s the Distance? The Long Range Shooting Guide, Part 3
This article originally appeared at Ammoland. If you’re at a competitive shoot range, figuring out the distance variable is easy – just look at the match program or ask the guy or girl next to you. In the field, things become slightly more complicated if you’re not in a position where you can pace off […]
New Competition and Tactical Scopes From Bushnell
One of the hidden gems on the scope and optics world is Bushnell’s Elite Tactical lineup. Offering big time clarity and features at a rational price point, these are excellent values. I’ve been using an SMRS for a couple of years on a Smith & Wesson M&P 15 VTAC AR-15 and won’t give it up. […]
Six Budget-Friendly AR Scopes
This article originally appeared at OutdoorHub. One of my favorite lines from an exceptionally entertaining movie, Kingsmen, is “manners maketh man.” You might also say that “optics maketh rifles” and that’s absolutely true. The best rifle on the planet won’t shoot worth beans without a decent optic up top. This brings us to the point […]
Ammo Test: Sig Sauer Elite Performance V-Crown 9mm 147-grain
The slower and heavier 147-grain 9mm projectiles worked just fine in the Clear Ballistics 10% gel block test. With the ever-shifting threat environment, it seems that much of the concealed carry community is making another quantum shift towards the Wonder Nine. Today’s self-defense ammunition isn’t your daddy’s ball ammo anymore, and if you take and […]
Build an AR: Choosing the Right Optic
When deciding on the perfect optic for your AR build, the very first thing you need to do is match the performance window of the optic with the performance window of your rifle. For example, installing an optic that’s optimized for 1,500-yard shooting won’t do a whole lot of good on a Cricket .22LR bolt-action […]
How To Choose the Perfect Optic for Your AR-15
The answer to choosing the perfect optic for your AR-15 is easy. It depends. I’m not being bratty, hear me out. The beauty of the AR rifle platform is the near-infinite number of applications. It can be quite adept at the following, just to name a few, uses. Deer hunting Home defense Competition Plinking Close […]
Ammo Test: Remington Ultimate Defense 9mm 124 Grain Full Size Handgun
Remington has a (relatively) new line of self-defense ammo on the shelves called Ultimate Defense. You might recognize the projectile design as similar to the famous performer, Golden Saber. I’ve tested those before in a number of different calibers and results are almost always outstanding. I’ve been carrying the .45 ACP 185 grain +P Golden […]
A Striker-Fired .357: The Sig Sauer P320
When you think of Sig Sauer pistols, you think of classic double/single-action. Or single action like the new P938 and classic 1911s. Or maybe that Double Action Kellerman (DAK) design. What you don’t think of is striker-fired. While the new P320 clearly inherits some ideas and inspiration from the modular Sig P250 design, the action […]