Brian

Owner/Editor of Industryoutsider.com, outdoor enthusiast, photographer, animal lover, and collector of gadgets, cameras, knives, and firearms. Recreational shooter, and 2A supporter. Former competitive cyclist. Life's too short to take things to seriously. Have fun. A bad day outdoors beats a good day at the office every time.

Athlon HERAS SPR 15-60×56 Scope Review

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Athlon HERAS SPR 15-60x56

The Athlon HERAS SPR 15-60×56 BLR2 SFP MOA is a purpose-built precision scope with 60x magnification at the top end. This review covers its glass, tracking, fine second focal plane reticle, parallax adjustment, and real-world usability on a CZ 457. Athlon still lists this exact model as current, with an $874.99 MSRP. Most of my … Read more

Steiner TOR-X Laser with Integrated MantisX

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New Steiner TOR-X Laser with Integrated MantisX

The new Steiner TOR-X Laser with integrated MantisX hardware is possibly the ideal dry and live-fire training device. It combines two great brands into a single product whose whole is more than the sum of its parts. Externally, it’s not unlike the Steiner Optics TOR Mini laser. Except that inside, it’s got the MantisX hardware … Read more

Skinner Peep Sight Options for Rimfire Rifles

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Skinner Peep Sights for Rimfire Rifles

In a world of magnified optics and compact red dots, the Skinner Peep Sight options stand out as an option unmatched by the latest technology. No batteries, no glass, and once adjusted, no moving parts. They’re low-profile, and made from steel or steel and brass. Most people can use them with or without corrective eye … Read more

Timney Calvin Elite Custom Trigger for Remington 700 Pattern Rifles

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Timney Calvin Elite Custom Trigger for Remington 700 Pattern Rifles

I recently upgraded one of my rifles with the Timney Calvin Elite Custom Trigger for Remington 700 pattern rifles. Timney leads the market in replacement triggers, and the Timney Remington triggers are available in several flavors spanning a broad price range. At the top is their Calvin Elite Custom. It’s not just a high-performance trigger, … Read more

Sentinel Guide Rod for Ruger Mark Series Pistols

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Sentinel Guide Rod for Ruger Mark Series Pistols

You probably wouldn’t expect the Sentinel Guide Rod from TandemKross to make a big performance difference, but it does. This guide rod for the Ruger Mark series of pistols is a true “drop-in” upgrade. It replaces the factory guide rod, and the most obvious difference is the gold color. That color is due to the … Read more