Mike Fellon

If you’re like me, the idea of taking long-range shots with a rifle is both exhilarating and intimidating. You can’t help but admire the skill and precision required to make those shots at 1000 yards or more. But it can be tough to know where to begin when choosing a rifle scope if you’re just … Read more

As a seasoned shooter, I’ve seen the M4 carbine, which emerged from the highly popular M16A2 assault rifle, evolve into an indispensable asset in the United States Army. Now, a true M4 carbine features a 14.5-inch barrel, which makes it illegal to own for most folks, but there are versions with an additional 1.5 inches. … Read more

Speak to any seasoned marksman or small game hunter, including myself, and we’ll tell you that one of the most challenging aspects of our craft is selecting the appropriate scope. The decision becomes especially tricky when dealing with the 1-4x variety. The current market for 1-4x scopes is massive, and even the most experienced hunters … Read more

Shotguns are highly favored weapons for home and personal defense in the United States. If you’re a resident, it’s likely you already have one stowed away in your home. However, despite their effectiveness for close-range combat, you might be wondering if they’re useful for hunting. From my experience, they’re exceptional for small game hunting, particularly … Read more

Even as an experienced shooter, I can attest that you don’t have to be a professional to understand the vital role a suitable scope plays in achieving accuracy and precision. Whether it’s for professional shooting, hunting, or just plinking, the type of scope one uses makes a significant difference. Selecting the scope that aligns perfectly … Read more

The human eye is, unfortunately, not designed for great vision during the nighttime hours. But that doesn’t mean that hunters are out of luck when it comes to pursuing their quarry after the sun has gone down. Instead, night vision scopes use various types of illuminators (infrared is the most common) to beam light into … Read more

This high-powered cartridge is extensively used in sniper rifles, and you’d be hard-pressed to find an alternative that can match its performance. Why did I need a scope worthy enough to match the .300 Win Mag? A hard-hitting belted Magnum round like this produces recoil that will demolish entry-level scopes in just a few shots. … Read more

There are plenty of amazing rifles out there. Nevertheless, hardcore marksmen will agree that the Mosin Nagant rifle just happens to be one of the best of the bunch. This rifle was extremely popular among the Russian Empire. It might be an older rifle, but it has withstood the test of time. In fact, hunters … Read more

Rimfire rifles are very popular currently. A .22LR rifle can shoot to about 50 yards with less than 1″ bullet drop, but just owning the gun alone will not give you the optimal experience that this cartridge can provide. Sure, this may cater to some of your shooting needs, but from my experience, the range … Read more