Shooting the Japanese WW2 ‘Arisaka’ Type 99 military rifle chambered in 7.7x58mm. This rifle was in service from 1939-45 where around 3.5 million were made. The Arisaka has an internal 5 round box magazine with a hinged floorplate. 7.7 ammunition is not easy to find but I was running some factory PPU found at a …
There are plenty of hunting knives on offer with varying price points and quality, into the mix is the Montana Knife Company Speedgoat Fixed Blade, a knife that promises rugged durability with an overall lightweight design. As with any product, it’s essential to gauge its key features and overall performance. With that in mind, lets …
When it comes to choosing outdoor gear for back country hunting, there’s a balance between weight, portability and performance. The Kuiu Mountain Star 2-Person Tent has been a popular choice in the world of backpacking and hunting for its promise to deliver just that – an ultralight tent without compromising on durability. We’ll take a …
My first ever centerfire rifle scope was the Bushnell AR 4.5-18x40mm. Needing an optic for a budget .233 bolt gun the AR ticked all the right boxes at the time. Good magnification range, simple reticle, lifetime warranty, not too heavy and just the right price. Made in South Korea the Bushnell AR brings a lot …
My favorite aspect of Maven Optics is the high contrast Japanese glass used in their optics range. For those unfamiliar, Maven are a Wyoming based company who are truly underrated in the optics world. Of late they are becoming more popular amongst the sporting and hunting community, especially here in Australia. Maven are a direct …
The benchmark for optical quality in tactical rifle scopes has long been the Schmidt & Bender PM II. It wasn’t a hard choice for me choosing what optic to buy for my Sako TRG for long distance shooting. The repeatable easy to use turrets, alpha tier glass and simple reticles have been a draw card not only …
First announced at Shot Show 2017, The Fix rifle was a new take on the compact bolt gun. The idea behind the rifle is to have a lightweight, compact and accurate bolt action rifle. Looking at each piece in the design you can see how keeping the weight down has been the priority. A couple …
The T6Xi series are the latest scopes released from Steiner Optics. This line of tactical optics are a personal favorite of mine, the reticle choices, alpha tier glass, and large turrets make tactical optics very user friendly. Steiner T6Xi 5-30×56 ScopeList(See Price)Amazon(See Price) Looking at long distance tactical optics you no doubt have been comparing …
If you’re the sort who can’t deal with the agonising wait for a custom rifle to be built, you’re in the right place. We’re diving into the best precision rifles available right now straight out of the box. These aren’t your run of the mill plinking rifles, these are the best of the best, factory …
My bipods get a workout whether its hunting trips in the rugged New Zealand alps, long distance shooting in the harsh western Queensland outback or long days at the range for a competition shoot. Because of these challenging conditions I am always on the lookout for the latest gear that could make life a little …
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