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For many recreational firearms enthusiasts, Ruger’s 10/22 was their first rifle. They’re relatively inexpensive (my first one was $99, new), reliable, and pretty accurate out of the box. Of course, with 7 million sold, it’s not surprising that they are one of the most modified firearms as well. Although you could get a nice checkered … Read more
Having been a CZ fan for 10+ years, buying the CZ Shadow 2 was an easy decision. Of course, even with a discount, it hurt my wallet a bit. But it was totally worth it. Because out of the box, the Shadow 2 is competition-ready, and ideal for the USPSA Production Division. If you’re looking … Read more
On gun ranges across the country, athletes patiently execute shot after shot while chasing the same dream to represent their country and sport at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. It‘s a 2020 vision that unites beginning and veteran shooters alike and today we stand just two years away from a tremendous opportunity that … Read more
While not a “traditional” outdoor knife, the Opinel No. 08 Outdoor Knife is a quirky quality tool. Opinel then and now Joseph Opinel invented the now-famous Opinel folding knife in 1890 in Savoie, France. And they‘ve been making essentially the same knife ever since. They offer it in more sizes, and in more materials, but … Read more
You don’t have to be a prepper to appreciate the Henry Repeating Arms U.S. Survival Pack. Even though ammo prices haven’t come back down to dirt cheap levels, who doesn’t love a .22 rifle? And the AR-7 is ideal as a truck, ATV, cabin, or camp gun. Packing inside its floating stock, this lightweight rifle takes … Read more