Is the Vortex Razor good for ELR (Extreme Long Range) Shooting VORTEX RAZOR HD GEN II 4.5-27×56 REVIEW BY SCOTT AUSTIN Burn the Budget I recently bit the bullet and ordered the Vortex Razor HD Gen II 4.5-27×56 with the EBR-2C (MOA) reticle. Am I ever stoked! Ever since handling one at the 2016 Shot Show in […]
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Is Vortex Viper Good for Long Range Shooting?
Is Vortex Viper Good for Long Range Shooting? Vortex Viper HS-LR 6-24×50 Scope Review by Rev David Bott After four decades of hunting, I decided to spend some money on decent optics. I have always settled for whatever was cheap and “good enough” to get by at the range and in the field. I do […]
ELR Rifle cleaning gear list
Rifle cleaning gear list This ELR Rifle cleaning gear list has been compiled over many years. We hope that is helps simplify your experience and aligns it with the guidance we provide in our book. Keep in mind that you will need to customize your shopping list for the specific equipment you use (caliber, rifle […]
Shooting Instructors Favorite Bipods for ELR
Shooting Instructors Favorite Bipods for ELR In the below blog post about long range precision rifle bipod options, we are discussing the best money can buy, whereas many PRS shooters get the best value they can on a limited budget. This article is aimed at our typical client, the person that doesn’t really care what […]
Revolvers VS Semi-Auto Handguns for Grizzly Bear Defense
Revolvers VS Semi-Auto Handguns for Grizzly Bear Defense (This article is an excerpt from Tony Molina’s book on Grizzly Bear Defense.) This debate has raged for many years. Is a powerful big bore revolver with high recoil and 5-6 cartridges better than a light frame semi-auto handgun with less recoil and two to three times […]
Gun Safes and Children
I am often asked for advice on gun safes for holding firearms that must be readily accessible for defense, yet must not be accessible by children. I am not in the “safe” industry, so rather than discuss brands, I will offer some ideas for you to ponder. Our goal is to keep our kids as safe as possible while […]
Book About Grizzly Bear Defense
Announcing the release of Tony Molina‘s book about Grizzly Bear Defense, May 1, 2021! This is the definitive book for hikers, campers, hunters and others who are at risk of grizzly bear encounters.
Best ELR Steel Targets
Boy oh boy have we learned a thing or two over the last 11 years with over 100,000 hits on steel targets at over 500 yards! Bottom line, you want AR-500 steel. Yes, we know that AR-400 costs a lot less, but if you are shooting at less than a mile, trust us and use […]
Bushmaster ACR vs Remington ACR
A client recently asked our gunsmith for advice regarding purchasing a Bushmaster ACR vs. a Remington ACR. This was Gunsmith Andy Ward’s response: That is a great question about a Bushmaster ACR vs. Remington ACR! The answer might not be what you expected though. Remington arms company along with quite a few others Such as Bushmaster […]
Best Budget Red Dot Sight for 22 Rifle
What is the Best Budget Red Dot Sight for 22 Rifle? In my opinion, after testing numerous brands of “under $100” red dot sights, Bushnell Trophy TRS 1×25 wins the race! For years, this Bushnell Trophy TRS 1×25 red dot sight has performed well on our 22 rifles and pistols. More details about this optic: Matte […]