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MINITS iWitness Range Test

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MINITS iWitness AW4-RS Kit
MINITS iWitness AW4-RS Kit

When creating instructional videos I often find times when explaining a concept just doesn’t do it justice. It would be much better if I could just show a student what I am talking about. The MINITS iWitness solves this problem. I can easily attach an iPhone to the back of a rifle or spotting scope and demonstrate concepts, scope reticles, bullet trace, etc.

Vision Pro Shop was kind enough to send one out to us to evaluate. We got a chance to try it out during the SWFA SS 3-15×42 range test. The iWitness kit held my iPhone 4s securely through a run at the gongs on our home range. A full review will be coming soon.

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Law Tactical AR Folding Stock Adapter (Generation 2)

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Law Tactical AR Folding Stock Adapter with Magpul MOE Rifle Stock.
Law Tactical AR Folding Stock Adapter with Magpul MOE Rifle Stock.

Have you ever needed to stuff your AR15 in the smallest case possible? Were you concerned about the terminal energy loss of going to a super short barrel? Does you agency require that you use a “direct impingement” AR platform? Wish you could just break your AR15 in half? Well now you can!

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Gear Reviews, Optics

SWFA 3-15x42mm Rifle Scope Review

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SWFA SS 3-15x42mm
SWFA SS 3-15x42mm Rifle Scope

SWFA has now released their brand new 3-15x42mm rifle scope. This scope fits perfectly in the middle of their lineup. Priced at $699 it is less expensive than their 5-20x and 10xHD models, but stacked with more features than their bargain priced fixed magnification models.

SWFA SS 3-15x42mm
Old School Turrets

The 3-15×42 borrows styling from the classic SWFA SS 10x fixed power rifle scope. You will find the same blocky turrets and fluted ocular housing. Personally I would have preferred the styling follow with the sleeker lines of the 5-20x50mm SS model, but the beauty of the 3-15x is in the function. Continue reading SWFA 3-15x42mm Rifle Scope Review →

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Tipton Best Gun Vise Review

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Most of us at some point or another have wished for a third or fourth arm. Nowhere is this as true as with firearms maintenance.

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Gear Reviews, Optics

SWFA SS 3-15×42 Rifle Scope

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SWFA SS 3-15x42 Rifle Scope
SWFA SS 3-15×42 Rifle Scope

We just got a heads up on a new rifle scope coming from the folks at SWFA. The new SS 3-15×42 is based on the the previous fixed power designs. The resemblance to the 10x, 12x and 16x SS models is obvious.

Features include:

  • Front Focal Plan Reticle
  • 0.1 mRad Turrets
  • Side Parallax Adjustment
  • 3-15x Magnification Range
  • 42mm Objective
  • Mil-Quad Reticle

Pricing is $699.95 and will be available for purchase April 25th!

Our T&E just arrived and we can’t wait to get it mounted up!

Optics, Videos

Bushnell LMSS 8-40×60 Spotting Scope First Look

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Pre-Production LMSS at Rockcastle Shooting Center

The BBT (big, brown, truck) graced us with its presence yesterday and left a box from Bushnell Outdoor Products. Inside was a brand spanking new 8-40x60m Lightweight Modular Spotting Scope. I was so excited that I broke out the camera and actually shot an unboxing video.

We don’t usually do “unboxings” because I am dubious of their value to the consumer. When I “unbox” something, it’s pretty obvious that I have little experience with that actually product. This isn’t really true with the LMSS.

We got a chance to play with the pre-production version of the LMSS at a Bushnell hosted event at Rockcastle Shooting Center in Park City, Ky. I have used several different “tactical spotters” from several different manufacturers. This was the first I have seen in awhile that actually got me exited. You can take a look at our previous comments about it from the Rockcastle shoot here.

As soon as we get some time behind it and a some shots through it, we will run a full review. Everything about this scope screams “quality” and we can’t wait to field it.

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LAW Tactical AR Folding Stock Adapter

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While at the 2013 SHOT Show we got a chance to take a look at a very innovative new AR accessory from LAW Tactical. It’s called the AR Folding Stock Adapter.

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The current version is labeled as “Generation 2” but in fact the copy we just received has more improvements from the one seen at the SHOT Show. Law originally had a flush cup receiver machined into the bottom of the adapter. They have now updated that with a steel insert. This should add some service life to the part as well as increase the amount of force needed to rip a sling from the weapon.

We just pulled the adapter out of the Mailbox yesterday. Keep an eye out for the installation notes and full review, coming soon!