Northern RifleRecently, the hunting media has begun to popularize the idea of shooting smaller calibers for big game hunting. Years ago, I wrote an article on whether the 223 Remington was adequate for deer. That said, my opinion has continued to evolve over the years. To be clear, I am not advocating on grabbing a 22 […]
Several years ago I began searching for a low cost full featured scope option for rimfire rifles. Unsurprisingly, there are not many options for scopes with adjustable parallax and external turrets from reputable manufacturers. This caused me to look at a class of optics that has mostly been left in yesteryear: Fixed power scopes. I […]
Recently, there has been a push to integrating precision rifle ergonomics into hunting weight systems. New materials and a burgeoning aftermarket has led to the development of ultra lightweight chassis options for precision hunting rifles. One of the most cutting edge of these new chassis is the MDT HNT26. Let’s dive in to whether this […]
The number of riflescopes on the market is absolutely staggering. Each scope comes with strengths and drawbacks depending on the style of hunt. While most scopes can be pressed into service on a wide variety of hunts, scopes are designed with a specific shooting system in mind. Below we break down the three main systems […]
I recently built a new custom rifle and found myself in need of an optic to match. The rifle that was being replaced had been wearing a Leupold VX-3HD which unfortunately had had zero retention issues. This wasn’t the first VX-3HD that had issues holding zero. I have experience with a Nightforce NXS 2.5-10×42 that […]