Redfield Revolution 4-12x40MM Scope Review

I found this review online from the Military Channel and I have to agree with most of what he said. I have one mounted on a Ruger American Rifle Chambered in 30-06 and it is a great scope for the money. I would definitely put it in the same class as a Nikon but I still think that the Luepold has better clarity and high quality glass. You can see some actual pictures of the scope on my firearm and some previous blog posts.

Here are some Specs:

• Reticle 4-Plex Accu-Range
• Item Number & Finish #67110 ( Matte ) #67115 ( Matte )
• Exit Pupil (mm) 8.9-3.5
• Weight (ounces) 13.1
• Weight (grams) 371
• Length (in) 12.3
• Length (cm) 31.2
• Mounting Space (in) 5.6
• Mounting Space (cm) 14.2
• Objective Aperture (mm) 40.0
• Eye Relief (in) 3.7-4.9
• Eye Relief (mm) 124.5-94.0
• Elevation Adjustment Range (MOA) 50
• Windage Adjustment Range (MOA) 50
• Lens Coating Vapor Deposited, Multi-coated
• Illuminator Lens System
• Adjustment Markings Accu-Trac 1/4 MOA Finger
• Click Adjustments
• Maintube Diameter 1”
• Environmental
• Protection
• Nitrogen Filled
• Actual Magnification 4.5-11.4
• Linear Field of View (ft @ 100yd) 19.9-9.4
• Linear Field of View (m @ 100m) 6.6-3.1

Link To Military Channel Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=CMjjk04OfGk

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Illinois Mayor’s Nephew Kills 5, Dies in the process.

April 25, 2013

Five people dead including two children. Manchester, Illinois where Rick Smith nephew of Mayor Ronald drake took the lives of others dying in the gunfight. The victims included a young couple and their two children and a grandmother. How do you think those strict Illinois firearms laws are working out for these people? This goes to show you even in your own home, always be prepared. Do some research.

Read more in the article and video below reported by USA Today.

Link: http://m.usatoday.com/article/news/2108991

Newtown Pro Gun Speech

Some citizens in a father/daughter combo do an exceptional job supporting our 2nd amendment in the video link below:

Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=PZxmSPDQN_o

3-D Bow Shoot

Went out to Milstadt, IL at the Quail Club and did the 3-D Bow shoot this weekend. Talk about a good time for $12 bucks. Total of 40 Targets of various ranges and sizes. You can see my last post for some of the specs of my bow and arrows.

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Spring Archery Target Practice

With a 3-D Bow shoot right around the corner, I had to break out “the block” to brush up on my bow skills. It was a tad rainy so I only got to shoot a couple dozen times. I have a Matthews Drenalin 28’’ Draw 70 lb bow with a G5 Outdoors XR Sights with the Rhemostat LED Light. I have a limbsaver stabilizer and a Quality Archery Designs drop away rest. My arrows are Easton Axis 340 Full Metal Jacket Aluminum coated and carbon infused. This bow is lightweight has an awesome letoff is very smooth and very quiet.

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Missouri CCW Holders, Please Take Action

If you don’t belong to the NRA you don’t get updates like I do from the NRA-ILA about stuff going on in my area revolving around anything firearms or something that may infringe on my 2nd Amendment rights. You probably have heard about the recent debacle with the Missouri Department of Revenue. If you haven’t read up on my blog as I have several posts regarding the subject. Here is what NRA sent out to me this morning:

“As we have previously reported, the Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) initiated a new and dangerous procedure of scanning, keeping and sharing personal documents with the federal government related to the issuance of your driver’s license and right to carry permit. This recordkeeping and sharing of private documents by the DOR is a serious violation of public trust and the Missouri Legislature is taking swift action to remove DOR’s role in the permit issuing process by pursuing enactment of House Bill 8.

HB 8, sponsored by state Representative Rick Stream (R-90) and spearheaded through the Missouri Senate by Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Kurt Schaefer (R-19), is a funding measure that transfers the authority for issuance of Right-to-Carry permit certificates and the permits themselves from the DOR to Missouri sheriffs.

To pursue this evolving issue and obtain answers on these invasions of privacy, the Senate Appropriations Committee is holding hearings in the following cities to receive public input on HB 8, and how it relates to the budget and funding process.

Please attend these important meetings and thank the Senate Appropriations Committee for taking the appropriate steps to protect the privacy of Missouri’s permit holders.”

Ruger Voice Of The Customer Survey

All,

I am a pretty big supporter of Ruger firearms and the stronger stance they have taken for 2nd Amendment. The contact your representatives feature this year in the wake of all the anti gun legislation is a great example.

I gave them my feedback and if you so desire you should to.

Link to survey: Voice of the Customer Survey

Some of the things I outlined were:

· Expand your product line to get back into the shotgun arena and perhaps a muzzleloader

· Continue and enhance your pro 2nd amendment stance

· Develop and continue to expand your line of compact carry pistols

· Offer budget conscious / value for quality options to consumers (Ruger American Rifle is a great example of such an offering)

· Continue to offer excellent customer service

Ruger Adds Additional 5.56 Rifle to its lineup of AR’s

Ruger in many regards with the Ruger 5.56 Model is the mac daddy of AR’s on a consumer level not getting to much into the custom stuff that runs $2000 and up. It comes with a whole slew of accessories including Troy branded products for its $2000 MSRP but can be had for around a $1700 Street price. They have no come out with a Varmint edition named the 5.56VT. With a stainless 20’’ barrel. Looks pretty nice. I think for the same price I’d still prefer the mac daddy 5.56 model but I can tell you it is top heavy. The longer barrel might be nice for those long range shots as well. More info and links below.

Product Specs:

• Stock: Black Synthetic
• Capacity: 5
• Finish: Black Oxide/Hardcoat Anodized
• Length of Pull: 13.75″
• Sights: None, Picatinny Rail
• Height: 7.75″
• Barrel Length: 20.00″
• Overall Length: 38.25″
• Width: 2.50″
• Weight: 8.50 lbs.
• Twist: 1:8″ RH
• Grooves: 6
• MA Approved & Certified: No
• CA Approved: No
• Suggested Retail: $1995.00

Features:

• Two-Stage Piston
• Handguard
• Target-Style Trigger
• Stock
• Hammer-Forged Barrel
• Pistol Grip
• Charging Handle

Link to the product website: http://www.ruger.com/products/sr556VT/specSheets/5914.html

Missouri Department of Revenue Official Resigns…

You may have noticed me covering the conceal and carry scandal going on with the department of revenue and highway patrol, mainly because I’m from Missouri but recent news by Fox states that an official close to the situation has resigned over the controversy. He was one of the individuals handling the permit documents. There was no reason as to why the individual resigned effective immediately but I will let you piece 1 and 1 together. You can read more in the article beow.

Link: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/04/15/missouri-official-resigns-amid-controversy-over-handling-concealed-carry/

Emerson Shows off Prototype TSA Compliant Knife

There has been some talk by the TSA of allowing certain size blades on flights again but in the wake of the Boston Bombing that has been placed on hold but I thought I would shed some light on a really nice blade that would fit the bill for such an application. These are made in the USA and are high quality steel. You can read more on their Facebook page. Surprising that Facebook allows such products given their liberal mentaly, I don’t support such business practices. I have a few of their knives and they are great high quality tools. Pictures below as well

Link: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Emerson-Knives-Inc/334959846437