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Really Right Stuff Versa-43i Inverted Tripod Review
The inverted tripod is a very popular option for competitive rifle shooting disciplines ever since Really Right Stuff (RRS) released the TVC-22i. Using the Versa apex (also referred to as the SureGrip apex), the TVC-22i is a two segment... Read More
Garmin Foretrex 901 Ballistic Edition Review
The Garmin Foretrex is a wrist-mounted GPS navigation device designed for outdoors recreation use by Garmin, one of the most prominent brands in outdoors activities from hiking and running to fishing and hunting. The Foretrex can be mounted on... Read More
Vectronix Shooting Solutions Range Enhancers Review
When Vectronix Shooting Solutions released their Vector X range finding binoculars in 2024, VSS also released an accessory dubbed the Range Enhancers. The Vectronix Shooting Solutions Range Enhancers are 1.4x magnifiers for the Vector X line of binoculars. With... Read More
Precision Rifle Project Series: Defiance Machine anTi-X 7mm PRC
My focus as a firearms enthusiast and a recreational and competition shooter has been on well-built firearms and I am always wanting to try new things, whether it is a new cartridge or a new manufacturer’s components. At the... Read More
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Use Bone, Not Muscle – Rifle Shooting and Photography
People view muscle strength as the primary factor in being able to lift and hold objects. In general, this is a true assumption. But using muscles is not the most efficient way to hold an object. As an experiment, grab … Read More
Abducted by Alien Bees
When I decided to make the jump into portrait photography, I started off with a pair of Canon 580 EX II Speedlites and the PocketWizard MiniTT1/FlexTT5 system to accompany them. While I was able to make decent use of them … Read More
Konuspot 80 Spotting Scope
Attention: This was originally written/published on 2008-03-25 for another blog which I retired and am in the process of restructuring/redesigning. I wanted to post this review here for archival purposes. Additional notes/edits made to review where required (i.e. price and … Read More
Impulse Buy – Canon 5D Mark II
Anyone following my twitter feed or Facebook updates probably saw my new acquisition two Fridays ago: The Canon 5D Mark II. So I finally went full frame. But sooner than expected. I really should have purchased a 24-70 f/2.8L lens. … Read More
The Kacey Beauty Dish – Enhancing beauty
As I began my adventure in the world of portrait photography, I have been acquainted with various strobes and modifiers. But the one that has fascinated me most is the beauty dish (or beauty reflector). Basically, a beauty dish is … Read More