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Quickie Gear Reviews From A Trip to Sweden

My recent trip to Sweden for hunting allowed my wife and I to use a lot of outdoor gear and clothing.

Review: Burris LRF 10x42 binoculars

Review: 10×42 Burris Laser Rangefinder Binoculars

Burris laser rangefinding binoculars signature HD glass and 10×42, easy to use, durable, accurate, affordable, forever warranty

2 - Review - JP Drop in Modular trigger

JP Drop in Modular Trigger: Full Review

The adjustable component trigger assembly JP pioneered years ago was the benchmark of aftermarket triggers available for the MSR.

Holsters for Sportsmen

Holsters for Sportsmen

I never realized how important top-quality leather gear or holsters were until I needed to wear a gun around all day long, riding horses, doing chores, hunting wearing a pack, sitting in a vehicle, crawling through brush, and competing while performing rough and tumble activities.

Marlin 444 Trapper – The Gun That Never Was

Assembled and complete, I now have a rifle that never was but should have been.

2 - Assembling a Knock Around Rifle

Assembling a Knock-Around Rifle

Several years back, I took a small ring Mauser 96, in 6.5×5,5 and turned it into a scout-type rifle. It later became a more traditional rifle with normal scope mounts and a turned-down bolt. In that configuration it became my loaner, backup, knock-around rifle for friends and relatives that asked to borrow a rifle for impromptu hunts. 

Lever Action Rifle with 45-70 Ammo

Review – Federal HammerDown ammunition

The rounds of the HammerDown line are what would today be called short-range rounds.

The Big Bore Levergun in 50 Alaskan

The Big Bore Levergun in 50 Alaskan

In my opinion, a better suited option when truly Big Bore stuff needs to happen is the 50 Alaskan.  

Freedom Arms 555, Safari Club International

Freedom Arms 555, Safari Club International

The Freedom Arms line carries guns on a similar level as custom guns.

6.5 Grendel,….Little Giant!!!

6.5 Grendel,….Little Giant!!!

The Grendel has been used for a variety of purposes, including long-range competitions, practical competitions, hunting, and for tactical use.