A couple of days ago I wrote about the use of a “Coaster”, an item of fishing gear, to make an ad-hoc throw lever for a telescopic sight’s power ring. A lot of readers seem to be looking into that, with much success. However, Tom G. wrote to describe an issue with his extended-eye-relief… Continue reading Follow-up on those scope power ring levers
Tag: Product Reviews
A really useful accessory for rifle telescopic sights
I’m sure many readers interested in the shooting sports are familiar with the “throw lever” sometimes integrated into the power ring (i.e. the adjustment ring to vary the magnification) of telescopic sights. They look something like this example, sticking up from the power ring of a Swampfox Optics Arrowhead tactical scope. (Click any image… Continue reading A really useful accessory for rifle telescopic sights
An interesting sharpening stone
I was recently sent for review a free sample of the so-called “AmericaStone“, a small ceramic sharpening stone with three surfaces that claims to deburr, hone and polish a blade’s edge, and handle serrations too. There’s a demonstration video on YouTube that illustrates it in action. I’ve given the Americastone a workout over the… Continue reading An interesting sharpening stone
Here’s a screaming good deal on machetes
I’m a big fan of machetes for all sorts of reasons. They make great gardening implements for some tasks; when “roughing it”, they can clear a trail through brush and vines; they’re very useful around the camp fire, chopping small branches into kindling and even cutting down small trees; and in a defensive situation,… Continue reading Here’s a screaming good deal on machetes
Really useful, well made canned food storage
I’ve written often about preparing for emergencies, and more recently about the threat of inflation. In both cases, one of the generally recommended solutions is to build up a reserve supply of foods that you eat regularly, so that if the supply is interrupted, or prices get too high to be affordable, you have… Continue reading Really useful, well made canned food storage
Swampfox Optics’ new reflex sights are a big improvement
I’ve owned one of Swampfox Optics’ earlier micro reflex sights, the Kingslayer, for some time. I found it an adequate performer, but not up to the latest technology from top names such as Trijicon and other manufacturers. That’s all changed with the arrival of Swampfox’s Liberty and Justice models. They’re right up to date,… Continue reading Swampfox Optics’ new reflex sights are a big improvement
Giving a shout-out to good holsters at a fair price
I’d like to acknowledge a holster company that does good work at reasonable prices. They’re not paying or compensating me to promote them – they don’t even know (yet) that I’m writing this article – but I like to let my readers know about good deals, of which this is one. We The People Holsters… Continue reading Giving a shout-out to good holsters at a fair price
Keltec’s P17: It’s a very good handgun, if you can find one
In April I put up a “first look” article about Keltec’s new P17 .22 pistol. If you missed the earlier article, please read it before continuing, as this review continues from that point and doesn’t repeat the same information. The great thing about this pistol – and it really is a great thing, compared to… Continue reading Keltec’s P17: It’s a very good handgun, if you can find one
First look: KelTec P17 pistol
Sitting on my desk as I type these words is a KelTec P17 .22LR pistol. The company has very generously made it available to me for testing, for which my thanks. I promise I won’t softball the review, either. As most of you know, I’ve taught many disabled and/or handicapped shooters to use a handgun… Continue reading First look: KelTec P17 pistol
Nikon is quitting the riflescope market – and there are some great deals to be had
A few months ago, it emerged that Nikon was planning to quit the riflescope market. This was sad news, because Nikon has produced high-quality offerings in the mid-range section of that market; but the company apparently wants to concentrate its efforts on consumer optics such as binoculars, camera lenses and the like. One can’t argue… Continue reading Nikon is quitting the riflescope market – and there are some great deals to be had