First released in 2023, the Schmidt & Bender 3-18×42 Meta has just been updated with some interesting features that put it in a whole new category. Quick Take The Schmidt and Bender 3-18×42 Meta is best judged by how it fits the rifle, not just by the spec sheet. Glass quality, reticle design, controls, mounting …
With a fixed 1x magnification, 20mm objective lens, and etched reticle the ZeroTech Thrive HD Micro Prism has had a good run on my Southern Cross Small Arms Taipan X. So far it’s been the ideal little optic for hunting close range with the .223. For those unfamiliar with micro prism optics and their differences …
Quick Take The SIG Cross vs Ruger Precision Rifle is best judged by its practical role rather than hype. Look at how it handles, how it is configured, what kind of shooting it realistically suits, and whether the platform makes sense for your use case. When it comes to selecting a precision rifle a lot …
The newest release from Australian optics company ZeroTech is the Thrive 20-60x85mm spotting scope. ZeroTech released a MIL reticle spotter last year, but the new Thrive 20-60×85 comes in as a more budget friendly option. Aside from the lower price point, the new spotting scope is also a little more friendly for hunting, with a …
Short answer: choose Verde for green timber, wet country and darker cover, Valo for open dry country, grass, sage, tan hills and mixed Australian conditions, and Vias for alpine rock, snow edges, open mountain faces and high-contrast broken terrain. KUIU camo gets confusing because all three patterns can work across more than one environment. The …
Sitting here planning my next hunt in New Zealand I thought I’d look back on a trip I did with an interesting rifle. Freezing alpine conditions mean you need to rely on the use of some quality kit. On a hunt on New Zealand’s south island I was using the Hardy Hybrid rifle in 6.5 …
Pig hunting has always been a massive part of hunting in Queensland for me, so I always keep an eye out for the latest and greatest 12 gauge. A few months ago a mate picked up the new Axor Bushpig and I had a few shots with it on a hunting trip to get a …
Quick Take The Kuiu HD Mud Boots should be judged as part of a full hunting clothing system. KUIU gear works best when the layer, camo pattern and weather protection match the country and season you hunt. If you are looking at the Kuiu HD Mud Boots, the main question is whether they are actually …
There’s never a dull moment in the optics world with new long distance shooting gear being announced almost every week. This week is no exception with the announcement of the reticle included Maven Optics S1.2 25-50x80mm spotting scope. Regular readers will know I am a fan of their optics, running several on my hunting rifles, …
Steyr’s aren’t the most common rifles seen on the firing line at the range but they do have a reputation for making excellent quality firearms. Designed for hunters, the Steyr Classic II brings some high-quality features with it. Quick Take The Steyr Classic II makes the most sense when its handling, configuration and practical role …
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