I guess it may be a good, or possibly sad indicator of my character that I keep writing ‘Things That Don’t Suck’ reviews about models of products that were replaced long ago by newer versions. It’s highly likely that the newer models have modifications that improve their usefulness and performance. However, if a certain thing […]
If you’re thinking a watch isn’t really gun-related, you’re right. But if you’ve been a reader of our pocket dump posts, you know that like a good knife, a lot of gun owners consider a watch to be an important part of their everyday carry gear. One of the biggest trends in watches — particularly […]
One of my most reliable and well-built possessions is something that I rarely talk about: my MidwayUSA Competition Range Bag. Full disclosure: I was NOT compensated by MidwayUSA for this article in any way. I just enjoy the product and think all the YouTube ads about Larry Potterfield and his Nitro Express shipping system are […]
When you have a big head, finding good glasses is a pain in the ass. My XL-sized noggin makes glasses from Oakley, Spy, and even ESS painful and pinching. When my local gun store started carrying Magpul sunglasses I said ‘why not?’ and tried a pair on. Specifically, I tried on and purchased the Magpul […]
I have a confession to make. It took over a year after my wife gave me a drymate Gun Cleaning Pad as a Christmas present to understand its real value and utility. You see, I am what can be charitably called Type A. My family and friends would go further and call my personality type […]
“The day finally came for me to fly to Seattle where I would meet Randy for the drive to Salmon, Idaho. As always, I fretted over sending my rifle into the belly of a plane and through the hands of people who could not begin to imagine the importance of what that hard plastic case […]
There are quite a few pieces of my shooting and hunting gear that, because of their constant use, I would only notice if they were absent. A case in point are the Cabela’s silicone-treated gun socks that I use every time I go to the range or out to hunt with a long-gun. For example, […]
I have two old man maladies that affect my shooting and hunting. I have astigmatism and need glasses, and I have a very reduced hearing ability and must wear hearing aids. Both of these restrictions can be accommodated, but my hearing limitations have been the easiest to handle, whether shooting at the range or hunting. […]
You can walk into almost any sporting goods store in America that sells ammunition — and certainly any gun store — and find green boxes of Remington Core-Lokt ammo on hand. You can’t say that about a lot of the premium loads. That kind of availability alone doesn’t suck. I would love to be able […]
Yes, boots. Spend any time outdoors in the wild — whether it’s shooting, hunting, hiking…whatever — and you’ll quickly learn the value of a pair of good boots. I’ve owned a number of pairs of “tactical” or military-style boots. I’ve worn them while hunting, hiking and training. These are — without question — the most […]
Leatherman tools have been my go-to multi-tool for decades. A lot of gun owners refuse to buy their tools after the company’s owner publicly endorsed John Kerry in 2004. I don’t care about the man’s politics. I care about his products. I met him in person at SHOT Show a few years back and he […]
When I first encountered Harris Bipods I had no idea what they were, or who made them. My brother, Randy, and I had organized a Pronghorn Antelope hunt in Wyoming and our outfitters – SNS Outfitters & Guides – recommended that our rifles be equipped with rests that could be used for shooting from a […]
