Gear Reviews, Tools

Battle Systems Vinyl Tape

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Battle Systems Vinyl Tape

No matter if you are a Marine Infantryman, SWAT Team Operator or just a guy going for a hike, securing loose straps is necessary step. Loose straps can be annoying, but also pose a significant problem when they tangle, catch in other gear or on the environment. In some situations they can even contribute to a negligent discharge.

In the past, electrical tape was the tool of choice for securing those straps. It was cheap, easy to find and quick to apply. Someone usually had a roll stashed in their gear. The problem is that electrical tape leaves a gooey mess behind when you remove it to adjust something or turn your gear in. For this reason I got a grin when I read a GearScout post about Battle Systems Vinyl Tape.

Battle Systems Vinyl Tape feels much like electrical taps, but comes in Coyote Brown color and has an adhesive that is specifically formulated for the task of securing gear. It is 3/4″ wide and comes on a 60′ roll for $4.99. In use the Battle Systems tape applies just like electrical tape. It sticks as well as electrical tape, but does not leave the goo behind.

Battle Systems L.L.C. is a Veteran Owned Business that specializes in developing common-sense products and solutions for America’s warriors.

Gear Reviews, Optics

Nightforce B.E.A.S.T. Update

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Nightforce BEAST 5-25x56mm on a Mega Arms MATEN.
Nightforce BEAST 5-25x56mm on a Mega Arms MATEN with B&T Industries Atlas V8.1 Bipod.

In an effort to keep content on the Blog fresh, I wanted to give you an update on the Nightforce BEAST. Continue reading Nightforce B.E.A.S.T. Update →

Rifle Reviews, Videos

Ruger 10/22 Tactical Trainer Project

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Ruger 10/22I have always had a love affair with rifles chambered in .22LR. It may be because my first rifle was a Remington 581 .22 bolt action handed to me by my father. It may be because I have yet to see a new shooter walk away from a .22LR session without a smile on their face. Whatever the reason, you cannot deny that the .22LR is one of the most cost effective training rifles available.

While training for tactical/precision rifle matches, the majority of my time is spent dry firing the actual rifle that I will use in competition. This mates the rifle to my body and makes handling it second nature. However dry firing is the practice and live fire is the test. It is extremely helpful to be able to make a few runs on a .22LR before you burn up limited barrel life on your competition rifle. Continue reading Ruger 10/22 Tactical Trainer Project →

MCM, Videos

Mail Call Mondays Season 3 #14 – .260 Ladder Test Gone Wrong

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Sometimes those days at the range just don’t go as planned. On this Mail Call Mondays we discuss how I completely screwed up the ladder test on our new .260. We also talk about the new Magnetospeed V3 Chronograph.

Handgun Drills, Videos

1 and 1 Drill (Shoot One, Reload, Shoot One)

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If you are looking for a drill to improve your reload times with a minimum of fuss, here it is:

  1. Load your magazine to capacity.
  2. Load your magazine into the handgun and chamber a cartridge.
  3. Remove the loaded magazine and insert an empty magazine.
  4. Place the loaded magazine in your primary magazine pouch.

To execute the drill, you draw and fire one shot. The slide will lock to the rear on an empty magazine. Using the magazine release, dump the empty magazine. Draw the fresh mag from your primary magazine pouch and load it into the handgun. Release the slide with either the slide stop lever or with the “slingshot” method. Regain your two handed grip and fire one shot, center mass to end the drill.

This drill is great to objectively evaluate your reload speed. If you are using a shot timer the “split time” between the two shots is your reload time.

Continue reading 1 and 1 Drill (Shoot One, Reload, Shoot One) →

Gear Reviews, Videos

The Gunbox Unboxing

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The GunboxOne of the key responsibilities of a firearms owner is to restrict access to their firearm by unauthorized persons. This may be children in your household or burglars when you are away. In my professional life I have lost count of the number of burglaries or car break-ins that have resulted in placing more firearms in the hands of criminals. The problem is that we have to balance security with ease of access. A locked and unloaded firearm does you no good when evil comes to call. For this reason I take note whenever I come across a solution that allows you to maintain security but instantly access your firearm. Continue reading The Gunbox Unboxing →

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