You know, people always say it’s good to learn lessons the hard way, but we don’t believe that. We believe it’s better to be prepared for any eventuality. Let’s talk about hunting, for example. Why would you think it’s okay to hunt varmint in the rain with a cheap rifle scope, knowing so very well […]
Continue readingWith practice and training, you can make shots out to 200 yards with only 4x magnification – but only if the optics you’re looking through provide enough clarity to see details at that distance. Shopping for different 1-4x scopes can be difficult, which is why we’ve put together these reviews of some of the best […]
Continue readingOne of the most important questions you need to ask yourself when buying a scope is how far away the target will be. But once you’ve narrowed down your desired range, your job is not done yet. There are still countless questions you need to answer when selecting a rifle scope, and it can all […]
Continue readingThe SKS is a great rifle for short to mid-range shooting, and can even be used for shots up to around 400 yards. As with almost any rifle caliber, the round will travel over 1,000 yards, but the projectile of the ammo used by an SKS (7.62×39 mm) will transition from supersonic to subsonic somewhere […]
Continue readingThis isn’t your grandpa’s rifle; this is an AR-15, and it needs its own kind of scope. Sure, you could put a regular scope on it, but the recoil is going to give you a black eye if you do. Finding the best scope for an AR-15 is a daunting task, though. With so many […]
Continue readingJays are part of the order Passeriformes, sometimes called songbirds or perching birds. Both terms describe typical behaviors. They are also part of the Corvidae family, including several familiar species, such as nuthatches, ravens, and crows. The resemblance is easy to see. However, the evolutionary history of the jays is complicated since they are so […]
Continue readingBirds delight us with their gorgeous colors and delightful songs. It’s no wonder that we like to enjoy them at home too. Over 40% of American households feed them at least sometimes, spending around $100 a year on food. Feeding seed and fruit-eating birds is easy, as there is a wide range of foodstuffs and […]
Continue readingBluebirds have their own set of preferences for their dream home. Just like a couple needs to make accommodations for each other when looking for the right place to settle down and raise their family, you’ll need to build the right atmosphere and environment to entice a bluebird to share your space. Bluebirds aren’t the […]
Continue readingAmericans find wildlife fascinating. It’s one reason that 67 million individuals interact with wild animals, spending over $75 billion a year to enjoy this privilege. It only seems natural that we’d want to attract birds to our homes for a close-up view of our feathered friends. Sales of wild bird feed alone are over $2 […]
Continue readingIf you’re new to tripods, you might not know how many different options are out there. You can customize everything from the heads of the tripod to the legs, and it can all make a huge difference. That’s why we decided to break down two common options: the ball head and the pan head. While […]
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