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How to Zero a Red Dot – Five Steps

You won’t be able to take advantage of these little technological marvels if you don’t know how to get them zeroed. Zeroing a red dot is a lot like zeroing a scope, but the lack of magnification can make it a little more challenging.

How to Zero a Scope with Two Shots (And Why Maybe You Shouldn’t)

How to Zero a Scope with Two Shots (And Why Maybe You Shouldn’t)

Unless you like setting money on fire, you should use the most efficient sight-in method—and you can’t get any more efficient than the two-shot zero.

Dorsal Caping Your Trophy In the Field

Dorsal Caping Your Trophy In the Field

A hunter doesn’t have to be a taxidermist-in-training to cape their own animals; some practice and preparation can give a hunter many more options when they’re in the field staring at that animal of a lifetime, wherever it may be.

How to Mount a Scope (the Right Way)

How to Mount a Scope (the Right Way)

Proper scope installation isn’t difficult, but it helps to have a few special tools, and it often takes a little patience.

Tied Down- The How, What, and Why of dummy-cording

Tied Down- The How, What, and Why of dummy-cording

Have you ever heard the deafening thud of $13 000 hitting the cold, hard earth? I have…

Don't Do it Wrong! How to Properly Wear Body Armor

Don’t Do it Wrong! How to Properly Wear Body Armor

And when it comes to ballistic armor, specifically hard plates that you will find in a plate carrier, proper placement is paramount. Otherwise you are just wearing a weight vest…

How to do the BM59 Conversion on an M1 Receiver

How to do the BM59 Conversion on an M1 Receiver

The lack of BM59 receivers currently available doesn’t leave much choice if you want to build one. If you have a milling machine and the knowledge to use it, you will find this to be a challenging and rewarding project.

How To Properly Mount A Riflescope

How To Properly Mount A Riflescope

Whether you are at the range or afield, all of the components of your firearm must work together properly in order to precisely engage a target. Downrange precision begins with rifle selection, extending into optic selection, and mounting hardware.

Top 5 Tips For Glassing Big Game

Top 5 Tips For Glassing Big Game

The good thing is that modern optics allow hunters the opportunity to view expansive terrain without wearing out our bodies and boots. Having a good system for glassing will…

Painting the SA Saint Victor: Winter/Snow Camouflage DIY Guide

Painting the SA Saint Victor: Winter/Snow Camouflage DIY Guide

What if I wanted to camouflage my rifle?  Furthermore, what if I wanted to camouflage it for some winter/alpine/snow activities?  As it turns out, it is really pretty simple and easy to do.