Recreational shooting and other stuff
Brian 
When CVLIFE reached out with an offer to review their BearMight 6-24×50 FFP scope, I was intrigued. The promise of Japanese ED glass, a first focal plane reticle, and several other nice features for under $250 certainly sounded appealing. Advances in manufacturing have been driving down optics prices as the quality gets better and better. … Read more
I recently got my hands on the Bear Creek Arsenal Bufferless AR9, and it’s been loads of fun at the range. This AR9 drops the traditional buffer tube, making it super compact and easy to handle—perfect if you want a 9mm pistol-style build that’s lightweight and maneuverable. Whether you’re into home defense, range days, or … Read more
While stubby, suppressor-ready Ruger Mark IV barrels have been popular lately, I went the opposite route with the 10″ stainless steel match barrel from Volquartsen. This 10″ long by 1″ diameter barrel is built on a genuine Ruger OEM receiver. It’s a beast of a barrel, but also a unique and gratifying shooting experience. … Read more
The BoreBuddy CZ 457 barrel is the latest addition to their highly-regarded Apogee line. Available in 22LR as well as 17HM2, this barrel fits both CZ 455 and 457 models. Options for the .22LR version include 1:12 or 1:16 twist rates, while the HM2 is only available with a 1:9 twist. All three are 16.1″ … Read more
If you want a tactical lever action, Midwest Industries is here to help. Marlin showed that we’re ready for a tactical lever action with the introduction of the Dark Series. Well, except for the price. I went shopping around and found a Marlin Dark Series for $1,599.99, which isn’t exactly pocket change. That price gets … Read more
One of my outdoor industry friends recently turned me on to VACA Jerky – the Crispified Beef Jerky. He knows I like to spend a lot of time outdoors, and that I’m a bit of a jerky snob. While you don’t have to be an avid outdoors enthusiast or a jerky snob to appreciate VACA … Read more