Having always had a passion for firearms, Rusty S. has had experience in gunsmithing, firearms retail, hunting, competitive shooting, range construction, as an IDPA certified range safety officer and a certified instructor. He has received military, law enforcement, and private training in the use of firearms. Editor at Outdoorhub.com
I must confess an affinity for Tikka and Sako rifles for hunting. I’ve hunted with a Tikka T3 in .300wm in Alaska, and it performed superbly. Most of my hunting here in the lower 48, however, takes place in a high-alpine environment, where the hikes are steep, [Read More…]
Author’s note: I am aware Wild West Guns has a TV show, but I have not seen any of the episodes. This is purely a long-term review of one of their firearms. A big-bore lever-action had been on my list of firearms I wished to acquire for quite some time when I [Read More…]
I’ve had a little over a decade of experience with the M-16/AR-15 platform. My first introduction to the platform was a heavily beat-up M16A2 with a bent front sight post that I was unfortunate enough to draw from an armory. From there, my first AR-15 I [Read More…]
MSRs, or Modern Sporting Rifles (inclusive of both the AR-10 and AR-15 design) lend themselves quite well to hunting. Ergonomic, customizeable, accurate, and with straight line recoil, they offer a serious alternative to more traditional bolt-actions or semi-autos [Read More…]
“The Dead Center of Precision” is LaRue Tactical’s byline. With the LaRue OBR 5.56 20″, that’s exactly what I paid for, and exactly what I received. The world of the MSR is certainly a crowded one. It takes something extra to stand [Read More…]
Adding a light and/or laser to a handgun is a must for some, a much sought after option for others. While laser grips have been around for a long time, one usually had to opt for a railed firearm in order to accomplish mounting a light. If your handgun did not have [Read More…]
Teaching new shooters is one of the best things we can do to expand firearm appreciation. Often times, busting clays can be an exhilarating, fun way to get a new shooter into the sport. If the shooter is light of build or small of stature, however, a heavy shotgun [Read More…]
Whether or not to carry a large frame handgun can be a big decision for hunters, hikers, and backpackers in areas where you may have a dispute with other critters as to who is at the top of the food chain. Some may not like carrying the extra weight. If you want to [Read More…]
I got a chance today to go hands-on with the Signal 9 Defense Reliant at the NRA annual meetings in Nashville. The purpose of the firearm, according to its designer, was safety and ease of use. From Signal 9’s website: “The Reliant is specifically [Read More…]
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