This article originally appeared at Shooting Sports Retailer Magazine. Even with all the nifty CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machines in use throughout the industry, there are still small variances from one machined component to the next. Cutting tools wear, milling machines are precise though not perfect, and there’s always some practical limit to manufacturing precision. […]
Optics Buying Guide: Scope Mounts
You want accuracy and repeatability and you don’t want to overspend on mounts. But, the best optic and rifle combination on the planet will fail with cheap rings and mounts. Cutting corners on mounts is like buying a sports car and putting truck tires on it. It ain’t going to work like it could. […]
Pic of the Day: What Is This?
Earlier this week I toured a number of companies in the Portland, Oregon area and had the pleasure of seeing just how many cool and interesting products are made. Here’s a photo I snapped at one company. Got any idea what it is? I’ll tell ya. It’s a machining jig used at Warne Scope Mounts. […]
23 Things You Can Do With A Leatherman Rail Tool For AR-15s
Today’s gift idea for you or your favorite gunnie is the Leatherman Rail tool for AR-15s and lots of other stuff. The Leatherman Rail is a nearly flat tool that is nowhere near flat when it comes to versatility. Just under 5 inches long, 1 ½ inches wide and ½ inch thick, it packs a […]
A Look Through The Redfield Battlezone Tactical .22LR Scope
I love shooting .22’s. There’s just something pure and satisfying about blowing away teeny, tiny targets at moderate ranges without the expense, noise and recoil of a full size gun. While iron sights are purist and awesome, just because they’re so darn traditional, you can’t get really precise with itty bitty targets like golf balls, […]
Soup It Up For Soldiers Step 5: Optics – Add The Right Riflescope
After much crying, whining, gnashing of teeth, a few injuries, but no lost parts, we’ve reached the finish line with Step 5 of the Ruger 10/22 Soup it up for Soldiers Custom Ruger 10/22 build. Ruger Custom 10/22 Project Step 5: Add A Sweet Riflescope The generous folks at Brownells have donated a sweet optic […]