Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Review: Bushnell Scout DX 1000 ARC

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If you’re a diehard hunter, then only the best gear will do. Having good gear can mean the difference between meat in the freezer and a big bowl of tag soup.

Laser rangefinders have evolved to meet the modern hunter by offering more useful technology in smaller packages. One that lasts all year and gives you boatloads of information can now be obtained for cheap by just about any hunter.

The Bushnell Scout DX 1000 ARC is a great example. It combines several features that Bushnell is known for to make a laser rangefinder that is ready for every season that has everything you’d need.

 


Sunday, February 26, 2017

How Laser Rangefinder Works? Explained!

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Hunting electronics are simply excellent. Most of its users though don’t have an idea how they work or how to repair them when they’re broken. Rangefinders are no different, and the vast majority of hunters won’t ever try to modify or even understand how their gear works.

This is a shame because when you know how laser rangefinders function, you can appreciate how cool they are and how to maximize them. They all work the same — bouncing a laser beam off a target and measuring how long it takes to reflect the sensor inside the unit.


Thursday, February 23, 2017

Hunting VS Golf Rangefinders, Differences Explained!

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A laser rangefinder is a device used to measure the distance between you and a target. That target could be a 10-point buck, hole number 18, or a steel gong at 1000 yards. If you do more than one thing outdoors and want a quality piece of gear, shopping around is critical.

Know the Key Elements

Just like any other electronic equipment, rangefinders can be expensive and confusing. You have to understand first its two main categories: rangefinders for golf and those for hunting and shooting.

While there is a crossover between these units, it’s essential to know the key attributes…


Monday, February 20, 2017

Review: Simmons Volt 600 Laser Rangefinder

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When rangefinders came out, all they did was give distance. The new features of bullet compensation, arrow arc predictions, and scanning of multiple targets are nice to have. But if you can live without them, you can pick up an excellent laser rangefinder at an affordable price.

A good example of this is the Simmons Volt 600. It is a no-frills gear, and it’s made for light duty hunting and shooting.


Sunday, February 19, 2017

How To Choose A Best Archery Release Aid

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In recent years, the bow hunting market has exploded.

There’s a lot of mind-boggling options involved in choosing a gear, especially when picking the best compound bow. It can be simple if you know what you like and what you’re used to. Many of the new designs are merely tweaks on the old standby that offer gains in usability but not in performance.

A bow release aid is essential for obtaining maximum accuracy from your bow and using the right one for you is part of chasing that precision.


Friday, February 17, 2017

6 Best Rangefinders Reviewed In 2017 w/ Buying Advice

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Have you ever missed a shot by shooting over the back of a deer? How about used the wrong club and blasted your golf ball right into the rough? A rangefinder might help next time by giving you an accurate measurement of how far away you are from your target.

Laser rangefinders work by sending out a laser, bouncing off an object and seeing how long it takes for it to be returned to the unit. It’s a high-tech piece of equipment that until only a few years ago was relatively uncommon for the average shooter, hunter or golfer to have.

For better or worse they’ve exploded in popularity and are now considered a vital piece of equipment. Why not? They make it easier to get an ethical shot on the game or school your golf buddies on the fairway.


Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Bow String: How To Replace, Choose, Maintain

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There is always some new bowhunting gear coming out, promising to be the latest and greatest gadget or last gizmo that you’ll ever need.

This includes compound bows which come every few days it seems. Hence, many shooters don’t own and shoot a bow long enough to need a replacement bow string. But if you do, it can be a bit of a concern.


Monday, February 13, 2017

How To Choose A Best Compound Bow Sight

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When you step on the field chasing wild game armed with a bow and arrow, you’re not only choosing to have an even playing field, but you’re also taking an oath as a hunter.

When you take a game, you have an obligation to make every effort to be as lethal as possible with the tool you’ve chosen. With archery tackle, this is harder than most any other method of hunting.

Using top notch gear is one of the ways to be up to the task, and an archery sight for your bow makes any shot deadlier. Having the right one for the job at hand maximizes the…


Saturday, February 11, 2017

Choosing The Best Night Vision Goggles In 2017

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When we start thinking of “night vision”, we usually picture night vision goggles. The tactical aspects make these a highly desirable system for night time movement. Using goggles can also be a lot of fun, especially when playing MilSim airsoft. You can easily live out your Tom Clancy fantasies with a set of night vision goggles.


Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Night Vision Device Guide

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Night vision technology changed the face of warfare. It was first implemented in World War II in limited numbers. It was refined in Korea and used more widely in Vietnam. The passive night vision system was first seen in Vietnam.

Vietnam’s passive night vision technology is what we’ve adapted and refined into better systems. It does not rely on an active IR source but on ambient light. Active IR devices, called IR illuminators, can be used with passive night vision to provide a little more clarity.

All modern night vision is passive, we just refined the technology and adapted it to…


Sunday, February 5, 2017

Review: Hoyt Carbon Defiant Compound Bow

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Any person who has shot a compound bow likely heard of the name Hoyt; they seem to be the “Cadillac” of the archery world. Smooth shooting and comfortable, Hoyt has built a name for themselves and they did not disappoint with their latest flagship bow, the Carbon Defiant. 


Friday, February 3, 2017

Review: Bowtech Fuel Compound Bow

 

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“Refuse to follow.” is Bowtech’s motto. And they have done just that with a bow that seems to have everything for someone who is just getting into archery, or for someone who is an avid archery hunter. The Bowtech Fuel is adjustable so it is suitable for pretty much all ages and sizes of archers.


Wednesday, February 1, 2017

How To Find a Best Crossbow Scope w/ 3 Recommendations

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Most crossbow packages come with a sight. No matter what the quality is, the first thing most people upgrade is the optic. Optics are great for crossbows because you can tailor the weapon to the job at hand even better than with iron sights.