The Rakkasan is part of the CRKT Forged By War program. Austin McGlaun from Columbus, Georgia designed this for his fellow veterans, including those still fighting the battles to keep our nation free.
CRKT RAKKASAN Tactical Knife Review
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He has been a professor at several universities, including the USAF Academy and has published more than twenty-five scientific papers and books. He currently serves on the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center/Medical School IACUC.
Jim and Mary have two children: Susannah Clary-Drake, an avid hunter, is an anthropologist/archeologist residing in N.M. while her husband Carl completes his degree in geography and geographic information systems (GIS).
Wheeler Scope Mounting Kit, What Does It Do?
Given the amount of money we spend on our scopes and mounting systems, this Wheeler Scope Mounting Kit is a handy tool to have on our workbench.
CRKT KHC Karen Hood Chopper Knife Review
The Karen Hood Chopper is a truly fixed blade survival knife that should be a part of your kit if you are venturing into the wilderness.
CRKT Homefront Knife Field Test and Review
This CRKT Homefront Knife found a home with a lot of individuals working in the field, including our daughter Susannah, who is an archaeologist.
COAST EAL20 Lantern ~ Gear Review
The need for a good lantern in any base camp while hunting is a no-brainer. It is also not a bad idea to have a COAST EAL20 Lantern around the house in case of a power outage.
Alan Folts COLUMBIA RIVER Minimalist Bowie Knife Review
A good neck knife like the Alan Folts’ COLUMBIA RIVER Minimalist Bowie Knife is one of the best insurance policies you can buy.
COAST HP3R Rechargeable Penlight. Most Powerful Penlight On The Market
Given the size, quality and lumen output of the COAST HP3R Rechargeable Penlight there is no excuse why every outdoorsman should not have one in their kit.
Henry Big Boy Color Case Hardened Rifle ~ Lets Go Shooting!
The Henry Big Boy Color Case Hardened Rifle is a piece of “Americana” is worth picking up as a shooter and/or investment for the future.
Hip Stick: Hunter’s Rest Shooting System Review
A visit from an interstate shooter colleague mentioned an interesting device a friend had improvised from a short painters’ telescopic extension pole.
Meopta’s MeoPro 80 HD Spotting Scope – Range Test & Review
Dr. Jim and Mary Clary review the MeoPro 80 HD Spotting Scope and find out once again why they are such fans of Meopta optics.
Henry Steel Frame Single Shot H015-223 Rifle Review
If that wasn’t bad enough, they have expanded the ugly AR15 platform to just about every possible combination… in the name of “modern sporting firearms.”
SIG SAUER Elite Performance Rifle Ammunition Review
Jim reviews the SIG SAUER Elite Performance Rifle ammuntion in .223. Shooting out of a Henry Steel Frame Single Shot HO15 rifle.
G.P.S. Tactical Range Backpack “Tall” ~ Test & Review
I’ll bet more than most have a “must have” list of, it must be spacious, organized, comfortable, and durable/dependable, was I right?
Caldwell Hunter’s Blind Bag ~ Australian Addendum
Through the good offices of Dr. Jim Clary, I was recently most fortunate to receive a Caldwell Hunter’s Blind Bag from him in my mailbox.
Armorer’s Handgun Sight Tool Review
If you have a single handgun, it would not be cost effective to buy this tool. If you have problems with the sights, have a gunsmith adjust them.
Coast Polysteel 1000 Flashlight Review by Dr. Jim and Mary Clary
We have reviewed and tested a lot of flashlights over the years, ranging in power from 500 to 1,000 lumens, but the Coast Polysteel 1000 is one of the best.
Sig Sauer Max Michel 1911 BB Pistol Review , by Dr. Jim & Mary Clary
Jim and Mary review the all new Sig Sauer Max Michel 1911 BB Pistol with its real-life 1911 handgun blow-back slide feature.
Bog-Pod Rapid Shooting Rest Review by Dr. Jim and Mary Clary
As great as the “regular” Bog-Pod tripods are, they are frequently considered too much of an inconvenience to carry, Enter the Bog-Pod Rapid Shooting Rest.
CRKT CST Stripping Tool Review, A Must Have for 1st Responders ~ VIDEO
The CST is another addition to the “Forged By War” program initiated by CRKT. This program was started by Ryan Johnson of RMJ Tactical.
A Storm is Coming And It Can’t Be Stopped
If one looks back in history, the divisions today between the left and right are more severe and deeper than they were in early 1861.
Expansion of Frankford Arsenal Platinum Series Case Trim and Prep System
This one tool will replace five separate reloading tools. It has a convenient storage compartment on top for all components that are not in use.
Caldwell Stinger Shooting Rest Review
The Caldwell Stinger Shooting Rest is strong, stable and versatile; yet, it is lightweight and easily carried with one hand.
Wheeler Professional Digital Trigger Gauge
It was only a matter of time before reasonably priced electronic trigger gauges hit the market. Jim gives us a quick review Wheeler Professional Digital Trigger Gauge.
Frankford Arsenal Reloading Stand ~ Review, One Reloading Problem Solved
Dr. Clary reviews a new reloading product, the Frankford Arsenal Reloading Stand, for home ammo makers that fixes a common issue.
Caldwell Hunter’s Blind Bag Review & Recommendation
Dr. Jim and Mary Clary report on their results on shooting off the Caldwell Hunter’s Blind Bag.
SIG Sauer P320 ASP Air Pistol ~ Training Gun Review
NM Rancher, JIm Clary reviews the SIG Sauer P320 ASP Air Pistol. SIG’s newest firearms training tool and all-round fun plinker.
Ruger Hollow-Point Folding Knife Review
Rancher, Jim Clary, explains the inner details of the Ruger Hollow-Point Folding Knife by Columbia River Knife and Tool.
PolyCase Inceptor Sport Utility Ammunition Ballistic Test – Review & VIDEO
The Clarys put the all new Polycase Inceptor Sport Utility Ammunition to the test to find out if it is balistically equal to the more expensive PolyCase ARX ammo.
Ruger Accurate Drop Point Fixed Blade Knife – Review & Field Test
Jim has his hunting buddy put the Ruger Accurate Drop Point Fixed Blade Knife to a real life hunting task with good results.
COAST FL75R Rechargeable Headlamp Review
With the advances in LED technology, the variety of headlamps available to the sportsman has literally exploded in recent years. Enter the COAST FL75R Rechargable Headlamp.