Outdoor Equipment Review, Reviews: 2009

Saturday, October 3, 2009

The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles: The Chronicles Index

People,
Listen up!

I follow the Rasch Outdoor Chronicles daily, but I recently noticed he has an index on the left side there, so I thought I would share it with you.

The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles: The Chronicles Index

Friday, September 18, 2009

Extreme Outdoors: I Finally Found a Good Buy!

Paul Steeve of Extreme Outdoors has a pretty good, hands on review of the Orvis Wading Sandals. He also finds imself in the enviable position of getting them at a bargain price!

Extreme Outdoors: I Finally Found a Good Buy!: "Orvis Wading Sandals."

Shoot Straight!
GunSlinger

The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles: Larry Heathington of Sheep Limited, Missing

Listen up People!
This is as bad as it gets. With the border wars raging, I am willing to bet this poor soul got caught up in it.

The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles: Larry Heathington of Sheep Limited, Missing

Keep on carrying.
Shoot Straight.
GunSlinger

Sunday, September 6, 2009

Condor Mag Pouch

Folks,
Listen Up!

Gear Geek's got a nice review on some lightweight tactical tailoring items at his blog.

Condor Mag Pouch

Check it out!

ShootStraight,
GunSlinger

Thursday, September 3, 2009

Whitetail Woods: Rattle Bags verses Real or Not Real Antlers

OK people,
You know the drill! Listen Up!

Rick over at Whitetail Woods has a nice poll going on the use of antlers, rattle bags, or synthetics, along with his preferences. Take a look!
Whitetail Woods: Rattle Bags verses Real or Not Real Antlers

Shoot Straight,
GunSlinger

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles: The Range Reviews: SeigeWorks Creations American Longbow Pt II

Alright People,
Listen up!

Albert Rasch posted the second half of is review on the SiegeWorks Creation American Longbow he got. The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles: The Range Reviews: SeigeWorks Creations American Longbow Pt II
Looks like a real beauty, and sweet shooting too.

Shoot straight!
Gunslinger

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles: The Range Reviews: SiegeWork Creations Longbow Pt I

People,
Listen up!

Albert Rasch at The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles has posted Part One of a review on a very reasonably priced and great looking longbow.

The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles: The Range Reviews: SiegeWork Creations Longbow Pt I

Check it out!

Shoot Straight!
Gunslinger

The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles: Mongol Rally - Making Life Less Boring

People,
Listen Up!
It seems that Albert Rasch over at the Rasch Outdoor Chronicles has gotten it in his head that he and the Suburban Bushwacker are going to Rally across Europe and Asia:

The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles: Mongol Rally - Making Life Less Boring

Quite frankly, I think it's a wonderful idea and should give us bloggers something to talk about for the next few years anyway.

Check it out!

Shoot Straight,
Gunslinger

Monday, August 10, 2009

The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles: AUCTION! Must See! Powder Horns, Rifles, UNBELIEVABLE

Listen Up people!

Albert at TROC has found an awesome auction on early American firearms and powderhorns. I went and checked it out, and there are some incredible items up for bid! Don't miss it!

The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles: AUCTION! Must See! Powder Horns, Rifles, UNBELIEVABLE

Shoot Straight,
Gun Slinger

Saturday, July 11, 2009

Jason Miller: Domestic Terrorist

People Listen Up!

Not our usual fare here but I thought it important enough to include. This is where our great nation going, and what it is being forced to tolerate. Domestic terrorists in our midst.

The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles: Jason Miller is a Big Fat Idiot... Well He's Really Not Fat.

Albert's got big brass ones to call Jason Miller out like this!

Shoot Straight!
GunSlinger

Friday, July 10, 2009

Gear Geek's: S&W Extreme Ops Automatic Folder

Jason gives us the skinny on the S&W Folder. Good review.

Gear Geek's: S&W Extreme Ops Automatic Folder

Reviews: Sprinco USA 1911 Recoil Springs

Listen up peolple!

Albert Rasch at The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles has another review up. This time on the Sprinco USA 1911 Recoil Springs.

The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles: TheRange Reviews: Sprinco USA 1911 Recoil Springs

Shoot Straight!
GunSlinger

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Gear Geek's: Airsoft BB loader

People, Listen Up!

The Gear Geek Lightens up a little and gives a workout to some airsoft gear

Gear Geek's: Airsoft BB loader

Shoot Straight!
GunSlinger

NY Bowhunter Gear Guide

Hunting Marsh Bucks from Blood Brothers Outdoors

Whitetail Woods: Guest Post - "The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles"

Whitetail Woods: Tuesday's Tip's & Technique's - #45

Saturday, June 27, 2009

New York Bowhunter Reviews Posten Woodsman II

People, listen up!

Posten Woodsman II Bow Stabilizer

Marc at New York Bowhunter has posted a new review on the Posten Woodsman II custom stabilizer.

Another great video review by Marc.

Gunslinger

Friday, June 26, 2009

The Range Reviews: Sawfly TX by Revision Eyewear

Listen up people!

Team Chronicles has another great tactical review on Revision Eyewear's Sawfly TX Shooter's system. When it comes to your eyes, nothing is too expensive for their protection. As a matter of fact, these glasses are cheap insurance!

The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles: The Range Reviews: Sawfly TX by Revision Eyewear

Shoot straight,
GunSlinger

The Range Reviews: OTB Ferdelance Boots.

People Listen Up!

Albert Rasch at The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles has a great review on OTB Ferdelance Boots

The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles: The Range Reviews: OTB Ferdelance Boots.

Good Stuff as usual!

Shoot straight,
Gun Slinger

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Cold Avenger Face Mask

The Gear Geek gives us his opinion on a cold weather mask that performs as advertised!

Gear Geek's: Cold Avenger Face Mask

Shoot Straight,
GunSlinger
Reviewing the Reviews

Palmer Hoot Owl Tube by HS Strut

Good review by Jason at Hunting Reviews

Hunting Reviews: Palmer Hoot Owl Tube by HS Strut

Shoot Straight,
GunSlinger
Reviewing the Reviews

Saturday, May 16, 2009

The Range Reviews: Nikon Monarch ATB 8X42 DCF

Mr. Albert Rasch reviews the Nikon Monarch ATB 8x42 DCF. Not only is the review one of his best but the comments are great too.

The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles: The Range Reviews: Nikon Monarch ATB 8X42 DCF

The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles is quickly becoming one of the go to places for straight up reviews and evaluations.

Shoot Straight,
GunSlinger
Reviewing the Reviews

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Heads Up - The Zebralight Review

The Suburban Bushwacker turns us on with a good headlamp from Zebralight

The Suburban Bushwacker.: Heads Up - The Zebralight Review

Shoot Straight,
GunSlinger
Reviewing the Reviews

The Last Ivory Hunter: A Chronicles' Book Review

The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles reviews Petere Capstick's "The Last Ivory Hunter."

The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles: The Last Ivory Hunter: A Chronicles' Book Review

Shoot Straight,
GunSlinger
Reviewing the Reviews

Friday, May 8, 2009

H.S. Strut Quick Set II Collapsible Ground Blind.

The fellows at Hunting Reviews have reviewed H.S. Strut Quick Set II Collapsible Ground Blind.

HS Strut Quick Set II Collapsible Ground Blind

Shoot Straight,
GunSlinger
Reviewing the Reviews

Vortxx Rotating Arrow Quiver by New Dawn Outdoors

Marc Alberto of NY Bowhunter reviews the Vortxx Rotating Arrow Quiver by New Dawn Outdoors.

Vortxx Rotating Arrow Quiver by New Dawn Outdoors

Shoot Straight,
GunSlinger
Reviewing the Reviews

Magnet Gun Caddy Review

Ben G of Ben G Outdoors gives us his take on a great and nifty gun holder.

Magnet Gun Caddy Review

Shoot Straight,
GunSlinger
Reviewing the Reviews

Whitetail Woods: Tuesday's Tip's & Technique's - #35

Rick Kratzke fires up a dehumidifier for his gun cabinet!

Whitetail Woods: Tuesday's Tip's & Technique's - #35

Shoot Straight,
GunSlinger
Reviewing the Reviews

Camelbak Ambush

Jason gives a thorough review on the Camelback Ambush hydration pack

Gear Geek's: Camelbak Ambush

Shoot Straight,
GunSlinger
Reviewing the Reviews

Whitetail Woods: Camcorders in the Woods

Rick at Whitetail Woods gives us the 411 on camcorders in the woods!

Whitetail Woods: Tuesday's Tip's & Technique's - #36

Shoot Straight,
GunSlinger
Reviewing the Reviews

Squishy Bowls by Guyot Designs

The Outdoor Equipment Test Team at The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles, review and test Squishy Bowls by Guyot Designs

The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles: The Range Reviews: Squishy Bowls by Guyot Designs

Shoot Straight,
GunSlinger
Reviewing the Reviews

Tac-Pack Individual Battle Pack

Chief Chronicler Albert Rasch reviews the Individual battle pack by Tactical Medical Pack

The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles: The Range Reviews: Tac-Pack Individual Battle Pack

Shoot Straight,
GunSlinger
Reviewing the Reviews

Thursday, April 23, 2009

AGI Technical Manual & Armorer's Course Colt 1911 45 Auto Pistols DVD Review

Listen Up People,

The Tactical Crew at The Range Reviews Tactical have reviewed another AGI Armorers Course.

The Range Reviews: Tactical: AGI Technical Manual & Armorer's Course Colt 1911 45 Auto Pistols DVD Review

Another winner by AGI.

Shoot Straight,
GunSlinger
Reviewing the Reviews

Precision Bowhunting: A Chronicles' Book Review

Albert Rasch reviews Precision Bowhunting:

The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles: Precision Bowhunting: A Chronicles' Book Review

"If you are new to bowhunting whitetails, or an old hat trying to up his game, you couldn't pick a better book. I learned more about scouting whitetails from this book than I have in reading everything else over the last forty years."

Looks like a great book!

Shoot Straight,
GunSlinger
Reviewing the Reviews

Monday, April 20, 2009

The Suburban Bushwacker: IWC LRRP Watch

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The Suburban Bushwacker takes a look at the IWC LLRP watch.

"Then there's the real deal - IWC - The International Watch Company of Schaffhausen Switzerland. Every model is a thing of great beauty in its own way. To my eyes, especially the the sports watches from the 1970s. "

The Suburban Bushwacker.: I Want One - A Not So Occasional Series Pt7

DriFire Performance Wear Review by Gear Geek

Good and thorough review by Gear Geek on DriFire Performance Wear

"One company that has stepped up to the plate is DriFire Performance Wear. They make some good undergarments for those that require flame resistance and moisture managament in one piece of clothing.

The Drirelease (comprised of lyocell) material that DriFire uses wicks moisture away from the skin and spreads it throughout the garment to speed up evaporation."

DriFire Performance Wear Review by Gear Geek

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Dual Trouble Breeding Pair Collapsible Turkey Decoys

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Rick Kratzke at Whitetail Woods has a good review on Dual Trouble Breeding Pair Collapsible Turkey Decoys.

Dual Trouble Breeding Pair Collapsible Turkey Decoys

Rick says, "I had looked at a wide variety of decoys that they had for sale and the prices I felt were very reasonable. I didn't want something that was going to fall apart or rip with ease if it got caught on anything but, on the same thought I didn't want to pay all outdoors either. This is what I decided on."

Looks like a good decoy for tukey chasers!

Shoot Straight,
GunSlinger
Reviewing the Reviews

Gear Geek's: Columbia Birke Trail boots

Geer Geek is working on the boots

Gear Geek's: Columbia Birke Trail boots

"...they're a great boot and still really comfortable after almost daily wear for almost a year."

Shoot Straight,
GunSlinger
Reviewing the Reviews

The Range Reviews: Tactical: Tactical Medical Packs: Individual Battle Pack (IBP)

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The fellows at The Range Reviews: Tactical have been busy.

This time they are reviewing the Tactical Medical Packs: Individual Battle Pack (IBP)

"It is better to have an item and never use it, than to need it and not have it. Every first responder should have immediate access to these lifesaving tools. With the state of affairs that we have found ourselves in, you can never be too prepared. Take a course in first aid, or find the assets on the internet to give you more than passing knowledge in lifesaving."

Another strait up review by The Range Reviews: Tactical.

Shoot Straight,
GunSlinger
Reviewing the Reviews

Disassembling the Ruger 10/22

The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles: Disassembling, Cleaning, and Assembling the Ruger 10/22

Albert at the Rasch Outdoor Chronicles has put another great tutorial together. This time he disassembles the Ruger 10/22.

Last week we covered the disassembly, cleaning, and reassembly of the Ruger 10/22 magazine. The response was so favorable that we are now going to cover the disassembly, cleaning, and reassembly of the Ruger 10/22 Rifle. Again it will be picture rich, so you should have no problems with the process.

Shoot Straight,
GunSlinger
Reviewing the Reviews

Tuff Products Quick Strips

Here's another great review on the Tuff Quick Strips by Albert at The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles.

The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles: The Range Reviews: Tuff Products Quick Strips

"Overall, I consider the Tuff™ series of "Quick Strips" a great accessory for a variety of shooters. If you are a wheel gun fan, but don't want or need the bulk of speed loaders, this is a viable alternative. Hunters can carry extra rounds in a convenient fashion, keeping them clean and close at hand."

Shoot Straight,
GunSlinger
Reviewing the Reviews

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles: Century Deluxe Stainless Stove

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The Range Reviews: Century Deluxe Stainless Stove

"Though I prefer to cook on a wood fire, there are many times and situations where an open fire is inadvisable. The Century Stainless Steel Stove works perfectly in those situations. When we go fishing, the Century is put in the back of the car where it takes up very little space, but affords us the ability to whip up a complete hot meal."

I must have missed this one last week! Another great review by The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles.

Shoot Straight,
GunSlinger
Reviewing the Reviews

Wheeler Engineering: Level, Level, Level

Wheeler Engineering Level Level Level

Rick K at Whitetail Woods has a great review on scope leveling tools by Wheeler Engineering.

"I was so amazed at how easy it was and it makes so much sense that you can only imagine not using these."

Shoot Straight,
GunSlinger
Reviewing the Reviews

The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles: Eureka Timberline 2 Tent

The Range Reviews: Eureka Timberline 2 Tent

Albert at The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles has another great review on the Eureka Timberline 2 Tent.

"The Eureka Timberline 2 Tent must be the most popular tent in the world. Used by Boy Scouts for more years than I can remember, it is rugged enough take the abuse of teenage boys. You can't ask for a better endorsement than that."

Shoot Straight,
GunSlinger
Reviewing the Reviews

Monday, April 6, 2009

Disassembling, Cleaning, and Reassembling your Ruger 10/22 Rotary Magazine

Great Post by Mr Rasch again:

The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles: Disassembling, Cleaning, and Reassembling your Ruger 10/22 Rotary Magazine

"Among the skills you should have, being able to disassemble, clean, and reassemble your Ruger 10/22 magazine is important. The Ruger 10/22 rifle is a magnificent piece of engineering."

Shoot Straight,
GunSlinger
Reviewing the Reviews

Saturday, April 4, 2009

Princeton Tec Fuel LED Head Lamp Review

People,

Rick Kratzke at Whitetail Woods is reviewing the Princeton Tec LED Head Lamp:

Princeton Tec LED Head Lamp

"When applied well, technology should be simple. Such is the case with the innovative Fuel headlamp – designed to meet the widest range of applications while remaining small, lightweight and robust."

Shoot Straight,
GunSlinger
Reviewing the Reviews

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

CZ 75B Polished Stainless Review

Average Joe does a nice job of reviewing the CZ 75B:

Average Joe's CZ 75b

Shoot Straight,
GunSlinger
Reviewing the Reviews

Whitetail Woods: Lyme Disease Prevention

Listen up people!

Mr Rick Kratzke has put up a note that is very important.

"With spring time here we are all starting to venture out more but what we need to remember is the Deer Tick because it is out there to. Trust me when I say that you do not want Lyme Disease which comes from the Deer Tick. I have it and a lot of complications that come from it will never get better and will never go away."

Tuesday's Tips

Check it out!

Shoot Straight,
GunSlinger
Reviewing the Reviews

Gear Geek's: Proforce Sleeka Elite Reversible Jacket

Nice jacket!

Gear Geek's: Proforce Sleeka Elite Reversible Jacket

Shoot Straight,
GunSlinger
Reviewing the Reviews

The Range Reviews: Tactical: Sprinco USA 1911 Recoil Springs

Those fellows over at The Range Reviews: Tactical have been real busy!

"Sprinco 1911 Recoil Springs are manufactured from a chromium-silicon alloy that is noted for it's hardness and superior performance at extremely high temperatures and stresses. Chrome-silicon was originally developed for recoil springs in anti-aircraft guns where high resistance to environmental degradation, shock loads, and long life is needed."

The Range Reviews: Tactical: Sprinco USA 1911 Recoil Springs

Shoot Straight,
GunSlinger
Reviewing the Reviews

Saturday, March 28, 2009

Buffer Technologies 1911 Recoil Buffer

Another great review by the team at The Range Reviews: Tactical of the Buffer Technologies 1911 Recoil Buffer.

Buffer Technologies 1911 Recoil Buffer

"The buffer is made from a specific and proprietary polyurethane. It provides a considerable amount of protection to the slide as it reaches the end of motion and slams into the recoil spring guide by cushioning the impact."

Shoot Straight,
GunSlinger
Reviewing the Reviews

Friday, March 27, 2009

"New" Old .38 Special Revolver...Smith and Wesson Model 64-5

Fellows,
Hi Power--Handguns has a personal review of the Smith and Wesson Model 64-5

A "New" Old .38 Special Revolver...

He has pretty good blog, check it out!

Shoot Straight,
GunSlinger
Reviewing the Reviews

Thursday, March 26, 2009

The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles: The Range Reviews: The .416 Ruger and the Hawkeye Alaskan

Big Bore Sluggers, listen up!

Albert Rasch at The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles has reviewed the Ruger Hawkeye Alaskan:

Ruger Hawkeye Alaskan in .416 Ruger

"The rifle weighed in at a reasonable 7 3/4 lbs so it wasn't the weight that moderated the recoil from the Ruger 416 that it was chambered for. Control was phenomenal, and I believe that the Hogue stock along with the new improved recoil pad, had a lot to do with the relatively reasonable recoil generated by the cartridge/rifle combination."

Shoot Straight,
GunSlinger
Reviewing the Reviews

Whitetail Woods Introduces: Super-X® Power Max Bonded™

Deer hunters, listen up!

Whitetail Woods is introducing Winchester's newest:

Super-X® Power Max Bonded™ is specifically designed for the whitetail deer hunter.

Super-X® Power Max Bonded™

Shoot Straight,
GunSlinger
Reviewing the Reviews

Marauder Outdoors: Custom Cut Slings

Listen up people!

Ben Gustafson of Ben G Outdoors, has a great review on the Marauder Outdoors Custom Cut Sling.

Ben G. Outdoors Review: Marauder Outdoors Custom Cut Sling

"It is nice to have a sling that you don’t have to adjust to fit your gun. Just strap it on and go. The one inch width and common lengths of 24”, 30”, 33”, 36”, make bulky slings with extra length, and adjustments a thing of the past. You can easily fit your gun into the gun case with out any problems."

Good Stuff.

Shoot Straight,
GunSlinger
Reviewing the Reviews

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

The Range Reviews: Combat Application Tools - CAT M-4

Here is a great review on the Combat Applications Tool the CAT M-4

The Range Reviews: Tactical: Tactical Reviews: Combat Application Tools - CAT M-4

"Myself, I wish I had the Combat Applications Tool CAT M-4 back when I was in the US Army, when the M16A1 was ubiquitous, and A2s the cutting edge of the AR platform. The CAT M-4 would have saved me a lot of scrubbing."

Shoot Straight,
GunSlinger
Reviewing the Reviews

Plano 45102 Adjustable Rod Case

Extreme Outdoors: Product Review: Plano 45102 Adjustable Rod Case

"After several years of cutting my teeth with that rod, it met its end by getting slammed in the door of my car. How could this horrific thing happen? Simple: I didn't have a rod holder or case. I was extremely frustrated at my loss, and even more frustrated when I went to purchase a new rod"

Plano 45102 Adjustable Rod Case

Suggested Retail: $49.99

Color: Green and Tan

Features: Adjusts from 5'3" to 8'5"-lockable-hinging door-handle for carrying

Gear Geek's: 32 Oz Melton Pea Coat

Gear Geek's: 32 Oz Melton Pea Coat:

"The US Navy Pea Coat was adopted during the early 20th Century, from Britain’s Royal Navy Reefer Jacket. The Royal Navies first regulations for uniforms for other ranks were issued in 1857, a century after the regulations for officers and this garment was originally used by Midshipmen ( Reefers )."

Sunday, March 22, 2009

Duct Tape Shoot Out

Scotch Multi-Use Tape, Scotch Transparent Duct Tape, Nashua Water-proofing Tape, and Gorilla Tape are pitted head to head in stickyness, sturdiness, and water resistance by Popular Mechanics.

What's the Best Duct Tape?

Now remember it's Duct tape, not Duck tape!

GunSlinger

Saturday, March 21, 2009

Blackhawk Tactical Handbag

Nice review by Half-Loaded on the Black Hawk product "Tactical Handbag."

Black Hawk Tactical Handbag

Shoot Straight,
GunSlinger

Gun Fighters,

The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles: The Range Reviews: Darn Tough Vermont Boot Sock

I've said it before, if you are on your feet, you need to take care of them. Here are American made boot socks by Darn Tough Vermont. Top quality and good for you.

GunSlinger.