Independent Firearms & Outdoor Gear Reviews Since 2007
Firearms, rimfire, optics, shooting accessories, and upgrade guides based on hands-on range use, testing, and practical experience.
When my AXIL XCOR hearing protection arrived, I was pretty excited to try them out. They were not the first AXIL products I’ve tried, but certainly the most advanced. Completely wireless (no cord connecting them to each other) with Bluetooth and touch control. They offer very advanced hearing protection, with the benefit of Bluetooth audio … Read more
The holidays are upon us – the season of cheer and goodwill is in full swing. You know what that means – more delicious food and beverages, parties, and living a little larger than usual. The average American will gain at least five pounds in holiday weight over Yuletide. And that can have a knock-on … Read more
Although Savage rimfire rifles have an excellent reputation for accuracy and affordability, their polymer stocks leave a lot to be desired both aesthetically, and ergonomically. While it was easy enough to upgrade the right-hand actions, quality stock options for the left-hand actions were slim, even from the factory. Back at the end of September, Boyds … Read more
When it comes to weapon-mounted lights, the Viridian CTL+ with SAFECharge checks a lot of boxes. It’s got multiple output settings, including strobe. There’s a rechargeable battery with innovative, in-safe charging. Run time is more than sufficient for most users. Ambidextrous controls make it easy to activate from either side. And when paired with the … Read more
Dropping a Velocity Classic AR Trigger into my rifle made a noticeable difference, and was probably long overdue. Since it was built mostly from spare parts, it had a budget mil-spec trigger. With a pull weight of around six pounds, it was also much heavier than I preferred for this “longer-range plinker”. This is one … Read more