Category: Reviews

In the last few months, I've been working with Omaha Outdoors to create review videos of some nifty guns. I've also written a number of brand descriptions for the website, which I've previously shared here and on the blog's Facebook page.  I've had the opportunity to meet everyone at Omaha Outdoors and am impressed with the drive and intensity shown by everyone there. One of my concerns when writing reviews for a company that will use the review for sales purposes is whether or not I'll be allowed to say… Read More

When I received an email offering a product called MantisX for review, I said to myself, "what the heck is a MantisX?" Now I know, and I'm excited for what MantisX portends.

After a long wait, Vuurwapen Blog t shirts are again ready to envelop you in their coolness. Blue XL are gone. In addition to the original colors, Union Blue and Rebel Grey: Do you lament Sherman’s March to the Sea? If so, you’ll want a Rebel Gray shirt, even though there’s a terrible irony in the motto on the back of the shirt, “Burning Bridges Since 2009.” Actually, this color is more of a charcoal than simple gray, which makes sense since we are talking about burning bridges, after all. Or cotton… Read More

    Over the years since I started this blog, many people have asked if I am going to make t shirts - at least four or five people in the last six or seven years. Well, their long-forgotten wishes are now true, and they even have a choice of colors, Union Blue or Rebel Gray! Do you lament Sherman's March to the Sea? If so, you'll want a Rebel Gray shirt, even though there's a terrible irony in the motto on the back of the shirt, "Burning Bridges Since 2009." Actually, this… Read More

This article combines the three previous parts (flash, sound, recoil) into one link. One of the most popular accessories for today's AR15 owner is a muzzle device. Want less muzzle flash? There's a device for that. Want less recoil? There's a device for that, too. Want less muzzle flash AND less recoil? Some devices even claim to perform multiple functions. I have been closely studying how various muzzle devices perform for years, and this summer, with the assistance of Advanced Armament Company, B.E. Meyers, and Silencerco, was able to test… Read More

Late last year I published parts one and two of a muzzle device comparison; the third part was essentially complete at that time, but I decided to hold off on publishing it until I could verify some of my data. Using high speed video (courtesy of SilencerCo) and multiple accelerometers, I will be able to show visually as well as mathematically how effective each device in the test is at recoil reduction. During a four month period, over 1500 rounds were fired to verify g-force data from the accelerometers. The… Read More

Note: While I work to verify my recoil data, I have decided to release the first part of this comparison, which covers muzzle flash. One of the most popular accessories for today's AR15 owner is a muzzle device. Want less muzzle flash? There's a device for that. Want less recoil? There's a device for that, too. Want less muzzle flash AND less recoil? Some devices even claim to perform multiple functions. I have been closely studying how various muzzle devices perform for years, and this summer, with the assistance of… Read More

I have been using Arc'teryx apparel on a rather frequent basis for well over a year, and as a result, feel comfortable writing reviews or comparisons of many of their products. I have previously written about the brand but not any specific product. Because it is a topic that seems to come up quite often, I thought I would reach into my Arc'closet and start with the Arc'teryx LEAF pants that I own - the Drac, Sphinx, and Talos. I overhear people talk about the differences between each in mild… Read More

My review of the Weatherby Mark V in .308 Win may be found on The Firearm Blog.

Or try to kill one, anyway.