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New Gun Review: Bergara Custom Rifles

Alex Robinson — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 10:38:10 -0500

Bergara custom rifles out of Duluth, Georgia are bound to make noise in the precision rifle market in 2013. Bergara will offer a semi-custom line offering four rifles that can be modified to customers' specifications. The company, of course, is also offering fully customizable rifles.

The guns sport Bergara barrels and McMillan stocks. Prices will run from $3,000 to $4,500.

First Look: 11 Best Shotguns for 2012

Alex Robinson — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:50:26 -0500

There are a handful big shotgun releases for 2012. These are the 11 new scatter guns that caught our attention at SHOT Show.

Benny Spies Discovers Bear Grylls is a Grizzly

Alex Robinson — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:03:12 -0500

This week we're doing something a little different with the blog. Bear Grylls was at SHOT Show last week to promote his Ultimate Knife and he gave us some time for an interview. But instead of asking him the standard "what's the grossest thing you've ever eaten" questions, we decided to turn Benny Spies loose on Bear.

What follows is 14 minutes of the most awkward interview to ever run on this website (in Benny's defense, this was the first interview he's done in his life).

As Bear's security guards, agent and fans hovered around the periphery, Benny rattled off razor-sharp questions like: "Have you ever come across an all female nudist colony?" "What kind of bear do you consider yourself?" and "If we dropped you off somewhere on the moon could you get back home?"

See the interview for yourself, in all its unedited glory.

Randolph Engineering: How to Choose the Right Tint for Shooting Glasses

Alex Robinson — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:23:56 -0500

Optician Frank Robertson explains how to select the proper lens tint for your shooting glasses. For bright days Robertson suggests a purple lenses. For cloudy days use vermillion and for low-light conditions use light yellow. Here's why.

Accuracy International AX: A Major Upgrade for Your Remington 700

Alex Robinson — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:58:33 -0500

The Accuracy International AX offers Remington 700 owners a stability boost with this chassis. There is nothing flimsy about the AX and it will help your 700 reach its full accuracy potential.

Olympic Medalist Kim Rhode Talks About Preparation for London Games

Alex Robinson — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:40:14 -0500

Kim Rhode will be competing in the Olympic Skeet event in 2012, where she hopes to break an Olympic record by winning five medals in five different Olympic Games. She talks with Phil Bourjaily about her practice routine and prep work leading up to the London games.

Connecticut Shotguns: Quality Guns Made in the U.S.

Alex Robinson — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:53:08 -0500

While more and more guns are being made overseas, Connecticut Shotguns ins making some of the best guns in the world right here at home. Check out three new high-end guns from this manufacturer.

Trick Out Your Rifle With a Dimensions Paint Job

Alex Robinson — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:52:53 -0500

Jeromy Holmes of Dimensions is like a tatoo artist for guns. Give him a concept and he'll give you a totally custom paint job for your rifle. The gun pictured here had the serial number 666, so Holmes came up with an "evil" facelift for it. Check out the video and see for yourself.

Trijicon TARS: An Excellent Long-Range Scope

Alex Robinson — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:19:53 -0500

At $3,900 this scope is an investment. The TARS (Tactical Advanced Rifle Scope) has a battery operated illumination system and serious MOA turrets. Internally it has less glass than rival scopes, which increases light transmission and makes it a brighter scope.

US Palm Takedown AK47

Alex Robinson — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:08:30 -0500

Here's a first look at a prototype of US Palm's Takedown AK47, a compact rifle that snaps together with a twist. AK fans, look for it to hit the market later this year.

Stag Arms 3G AR Rifle Was Built for 3-Gun Shooters

Alex Robinson — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:14:05 -0500

The Stag Arms 3G was designed with 3-Gun competitors in mind. Features include: 18-inch fluted barrel, 15-inch handguard, picatinny rail, muzzelbrake and optional offset sights. Retail price is about $1,450.

Troy Industries T22: An AR-Style Chassis For Your Ruger 10/22

Alex Robinson — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:52:01 -0500

Give your old 10/22 a new lease on life with a T22 Chassis system from Troy. It includes an adjustable fixed-position stock, pop-up sights and a picatinny rail. It retails at about $299.

Polymer Casings: The Future of Ammo?

Alex Robinson — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:47:16 -0500

These rounds might mark the end of the metal casing. The polymer casing significantly reduces ammunition weight while retaining its accuracy--meaning you can carry more ammo during your next hunt.

Forbes Model 24B: An Excellent Rifle That Doesn't Break the Bank

Alex Robinson — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:30:45 -0500

Looking for a great rifle that won't leave your wallet empty? This semi-custom gun from Forbes might be a good fit. The gun is incredibly light and weighs just over five pounds and very accurate. It retails at about $1,400.

Montana Rifle Company's New Dangerous-Game Gun

Alex Robinson — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:15:08 -0500

It takes a lot more to build a dangerous-game rifle than squeezing a bigger bolt into an existing gun. The wood needs to be more solid, the barrel will be bigger and the gun overall will be heavier. The Montana Rifle Company does it all at a reasonable price with this new gun.

Thompson Center’s New Multi-Caliber Rifle: The Dimension

OL Editor — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:51:59 -0500

This isn’t a standard bolt action rifle, it’s a whole new concept in terms of how to utilize a multi-caliber platform. The gun can support 10 calibers from .204 on up to the .300 Win Mag.

The best part? It will retail for about $650 with extra barrels costing about $200 a piece.

Flippin' Out Slingshots for the Small-Game Hunter

OL Editor — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:04:15 -0500

Nathan Masters, creater of Flippinoutslingshots.com, creates hand-crafted sling shots for the small game hunter. From the more common, to the more exotic, any of Masters slingshots pack enough punch to take out a squirrel or rabbit. With the double-banded slingshot you can catapult a 50-caliber piece of lead about at about 250 feet per second.

Weatherby’s 2nd Generation Vanguard Rifle

Alex Robinson — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:06:33 -0500

This second generation Vanguard rifle is a great bargain. The metalwork on this gun is Japanese, and the stock and gun assembly is American.

Watershed Dry Bags New Waterproof Case

Alex Robinson — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:56:34 -0500

Watershed Dry Bags has just come out with a new clutch that is perfect for anyone who can’t live without their iphone, or other electronic devices. The slots where you would put your cellular device come with an integrated clear screen.

Under Armour: Rechargeable Scent Control Technology

Alex Robinson — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:47:50 -0500

Look for the velocity green lining in Under Armour products for its latest scent control technology. A porous sealant traps odors and silver is woven into the fabric to prevent odor causing microbes from growing. Best of all, it's rechargeable.

Swarovski EL Range: Top End Rangefinding Binoculars

Alex Robinson — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:14:51 -0500

The El Range is Swarovski's first crack at rangefinding binoculars, and they nailed it. The EL range can judge distances out past 1,500 yards and are built with Swarovski's classic high quality. The binos also have a gradometer, which can judge the angle of a shot or call the angle-adjusted range.

Arno Bernard Gator Skin Knives

Alex Robinson — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:48:57 -0500

Arno Bernard makes high-quality knives with croc skin handles and sheaths made from cape buffalo skin. Incredibly, these knives range from about $100 to $400. They come in a variety of different sizes and could very well be the steal of the SHOT show.

Kowa Optics Introduces New Line for Hunters

Alex Robinson — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:06:05 -0500

Kowa optics introduced a new line of binoculars that range from $100 to about $300. In the past, these otpics have been mostly used by bird watchers and competitive shooters, but they make for great hunting glass too.

The Best of SHOT Show Day 2

Alex Robinson — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:47:16 -0500

From zombie killing tools to image stabilizing spotting scopes, there were some great products on the SHOT Show floor in Las Vegas.

Rifle Milestone: The Remington Model 700 Celebrates Its 50th Birthday

Alex Robinson — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:46:27 -0500

The Remington Model 700 is one of the finest sporting rifles ever made. It debuted 50 years ago chambered for the then new 7 Remington magnum. Check out the commemorative anniversary edition here.