Category: Gear, Mods & Ammo

Howard Leight Impact Sport Electronic Earmuffs Reviewed

Shawn Nelson March 4, 2016

As a 3gunner, or participant of any action shooting sports, hearing protection is important. Equally important is the ability to effectively and clearly hear commands from the Range Officer. I’ve tried other brands of “cheap” electronic hearing protection but had been left unimpressed by both build quality and actual function of the electronics. That opinion changed greatly when I gave the Howard Leight Impact Sport earmuffs a chance. The Specs: Noise Reduction Rating (NRR): 22

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How to Mount a Safariland ELS Bracket to a Speed Belt

Action Gunner August 15, 2015

I’ve grown fond of the traditional speed belt, whereas you have an outer belt with hooks and an inner belt with loops. A single belt keeper wraps around the slack of the belt and your set. It’s a quick system, and using Blade-Tech Tek Loks with your mag pouches and shell carriers makes rearranging the belt an ease. The downside to using Tek Loks is that the belt becomes bulky where you have items attached,

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There’s No Shame In Using A Pump Shotgun For 3 Gun

Shawn Nelson February 25, 2015

Ask around at any 3-Gun match and most folks will tell you that you’re wasting your time with starting out on a pump shotgun in the sport. “Too slow,” they’ll say. “You’ll be outgunned.” In fact, if you’re brand new, odds are someone has already advised you to not even consider that old Mossberg 500 or Remington 870 duck gun collecting dust in your safe. Well, I’m here to challenge that advice. Back when I

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Benelli M2 Field Load Port

Opening the loading port on a Benelli M2 (DIY)

Shawn Nelson February 16, 2015

Aside from adding a magazine extension tube, opening the loading port up on your shotgun is probably the most important modification you make. This was a DIY task that warranted much contemplation when I considered the risk of potentially ruining a $1,400 shotgun, but some practice with a less expensive 870 made me a bit more comfortable with the process. There are plenty of shops out there that will do this for a nominal fee, but

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Taccom Duelin Dueces Reviewed

Action Gunner February 12, 2015

A small fortune. That’s what it used to cost you to put a good amount of shotgun shells on your belt, until Taccom came out with the Duelin Dueces.   They come in at what I’d consider an economy price, just $44.95 direct from Taccom, but they offer so much more than just a cheap price tag. The Taccom Duelin Dueces are machined from Delrin, a thermoplastic that provides low friction and excellent dimensional stability –

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Vortex Viper PST 1-4×24 Riflescope Reviewed

Shawn Nelson January 28, 2015

What Makes the Vortex Viper PST 1-4×24 Special? If you’re into 3-gun competitions and need a solid, affordable optic, the Vortex Viper PST 1-4×24 might be exactly what you’re looking for. In this review, we’ll break down its features, performance, and why it’s a strong choice for both new and experienced shooters. The Vortex Viper PST 1-4×24 is a low-power variable optic (LPVO) designed to handle the fast-paced action of 3-gun competitions and tactical use.

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