The Henry Big Boy in .357 Magnum is one of the most versatile lever action rifles in production. The .357 Magnum from a rifle-length barrel, Henry offers 20-inch options, pushes a 158 grain bullet at around 1,800 fps, delivering double the muzzle energy of the same cartridge from a revolver barrel. That velocity and energy … Read more
The Just Right Carbine (JRC) is a 9mm pistol caliber carbine built around the Glock magazine ecosystem. The JRC accepts Glock 17, 19, and 26 magazines depending on configuration, which is the same logistical argument that drives the Ruger PC Carbine’s appeal: a Glock pistol owner gains a carbine that shares ammunition and magazines with … Read more
The Marlin 1895 in .45-70 Government is a purpose-built tool for close-range work on large, dangerous, or heavy-bodied game. The .45-70 generates 40 to 50 ft-lbs of felt recoil depending on the load and rifle configuration. That recoil eliminates any scope not specifically rated for or tested under heavy-recoil conditions. A scope that holds zero … Read more
The Beretta CX4 Storm is a 9mm pistol caliber carbine that shares a distinctive aesthetic with the Beretta Cx4 Storm shotgun and PX4 Storm pistol platform. It accepts Beretta PX4 and 92FS/M9 magazines depending on the configuration and caliber, which is the same magazine-sharing logic that makes the Ruger PC Carbine attractive to Glock owners. … Read more
The Chiappa Little Badger is a single-shot break-action .22 LR rifle designed around one principle: minimum weight and minimum size with maximum carry capability. It weighs under 3 pounds. The folding wire stock collapses flat against the receiver. The entire rifle folds to a package longer than a standard pistol. It is a survival tool, … Read more
A Western elk hunt is one of the most demanding hunts in North America. Days of elevation gain, variable light from pre-dawn to last light, shots that may present at 60 yards in dark timber or 400 yards across an open basin, and conditions that include rain, snow, and bitter cold, all of this in … Read more
Tactical shooting puts different demands on a scope than hunting does. A hunting scope is used a handful of times per year in controlled conditions. A tactical scope may be deployed in the field, mounted on a rifle that runs thousands of rounds per year, and expected to hold zero through temperature swings, impacts, and … Read more
The Sig P365 changed what shooters expected from a micro-compact carry pistol. A 10-round magazine in a package smaller than a Glock 43, a grip that fits most hand sizes, and factory accuracy that rivals full-size service pistols made the P365 the best-selling carry pistol in the United States for multiple years running. The factory … Read more
The Vortex Strike Eagle 1-8×24 is a 30mm tube LPVO designed for AR-15 platforms in both hunting and tactical configurations. It ships without rings or a mount. That is standard practice for a quality optic, because the mount decision depends on the rifle, the intended use, and the shooter’s eye relief and cheek weld preference. … Read more
The Vortex Strike Eagle 5-25×56 has a 34mm main tube. That is not the standard 30mm or 1 inch diameter found on most hunting and sporting rifle scopes. It is the larger diameter used on precision long range scopes to provide additional elevation adjustment range. Using the wrong rings on a 34mm tube either damages … Read more