Independent Firearms & Outdoor Gear Reviews Since 2007
Hands-on reviews of firearms, optics, knives, shooting accessories, outdoor gear, and more, based on real-world use and testing.
A Boyds Pro Varmint stock was the first upgrade I made to my new CZ 457. When CZ redesigned their 455 to the 457, they went from a 90-degree bolt to a 60-degree throw. This was to allow for larger scopes, and I really appreciate this feature. Yet when I installed my scope with a … Read more
Chances are, you won’t realize that you need the TandemKross Extractor Service Tool until you really need it. I’ve had mine for quite some time, and figured that I would get around to writing an article about it at some point. Well, that day arrived. I took out one of my 10/22-based firearms, and it … Read more
I recently got my hands on the BC-22 rimfire upper from Bear Creek Arsenal. My first centerfire rifle was an AR15, and when I got it about 16 years ago, I was fortunate enough to get some pointers from a local SWAT trainer. We ran through several drills, and I’ve become pretty proficient over the … Read more
I recently got an Arken EP5 5-25×56 FFP Illuminated Reticle scope to review. The Arken EP5 5-25×56 has been getting a lot of attention as a budget precision scope for shooters looking to stretch their range without spending a small fortune. I’d seen it come up repeatedly on enthusiast forums and shooting sites, usually with … Read more
The PinUltimate Quick-Release Hitch Pin may seem out of place on this site, but bear with me. We’ve covered a broad range of outdoor gear over the years, and this is one product that has appeal to the readership across that whole time. From the cyclists using a receiver-mounted rack, to the kayakers towing their … Read more