Night Vision Revolution: Testing the RIX Storm?S3 Thermal Scope

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RIX Storm S3 thermal scope in the field

We test out the RIX Storm S3 thermal scope in the field. See how it performs for night hunting, spotting hogs and predators, and tracking in total darkness. With a 384 sensor, a sharp OLED display and easy controls, this thermal optic might be the best bang for your buck.

Highlights

  • 384 sensor: a clear thermal picture.
  • Sharp OLED display: easy to read in the dark.
  • Easy controls: simple to use in the field.
  • Where to buy: find the RIX Storm S3 thermal scope on Amazon.

Know your local rules

Laws on thermal optics and night hunting vary by state, so check regulations before you hunt. Compare more optics at OpticsPlanet.

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I Shot 1000 Yards with This Mini Rogue Bolt-Action Rifle

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Fierce Carbon Mini Rogue at 1,000 yards

The Fierce Carbon Mini Rogue is a compact, lightweight bolt-action rifle, shown here in .22 Creedmoor. In this video, I take it out to 1,000 yards to see how it shoots.

About the setup

  • Compact and light: easy to carry.
  • .22 Creedmoor: a small, fast, flat-shooting cartridge.
  • Long-range testing: a 1,000-yard test shows what the rifle and load can do.

Gear

Compare long-range scopes and rangefinders at OpticsPlanet, find ammo at Natchez, and get tools and cleaning supplies at Brownells.

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Fierce Reaper Bolt-Action Rifle | 500 Yard Steel Smackdown!

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Fierce Reaper at 500 yards

The Fierce Reaper is a bolt-action rifle from Fierce Firearms. In this video, I test it at 500 yards.

What to watch for

  • Group size and consistency: how tight and repeatable.
  • Optics: clear glass and good adjustments. Compare scopes at OpticsPlanet.
  • Ammo: find hunting and match ammo at Natchez.

Gear

Choose bullets from Barnes Bullets, and get tools and cleaning supplies at Brownells.

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Budget Thermal Optic | Good or Garbage?

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GOYOJO thermal riflescope: good or garbage?

In this video, we put the GOYOJO thermal riflescope to the test in real-world hunting conditions. With crisp thermal imaging, long detection range and a rugged design, this scope might just be the best bang for your buck. Watch to see its features, pros and cons.

What to look for in a thermal riflescope

  • Image quality: a clear, crisp thermal picture.
  • Detection range: how far you can pick up heat signatures.
  • Durability: a rugged build that handles recoil and weather.
  • Know your rules: check local laws on thermal optics and night hunting.

Gear

Compare more optics at OpticsPlanet, find hunting ammo at Natchez, and scout with the onX Hunt app.

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Arken Outlier Bolt-Action Rifle

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Arken Outlier bolt-action rifle

Arken Optics is known for its scopes, and the Outlier is its bolt-action rifle. In this video, I take a look at the rifle and how it shoots.

What to think about

  • A new rifle from an optics brand: see how the rifle holds up on its own.
  • Accuracy and handling: check groups and how it feels.
  • Optic pairing: compare scopes at OpticsPlanet.

Gear

Find ammo at Natchez and True Shot Ammo, and get tools and cleaning supplies at Brownells.

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CZ 600+ Lux Bolt-Action Rifle

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CZ 600 Lux bolt-action rifle review

The CZ 600 Lux is a European-styled bolt-action hunting rifle with a walnut stock, a smooth action and good accuracy at a fair price. Watch the video above for my review.

Highlights

  • Walnut stock: a classic look.
  • Smooth action: pleasant to cycle.
  • Good accuracy: a capable hunting rifle.
  • Fair price: good value for the build.

Gear

Compare scopes at OpticsPlanet, find hunting ammo at Natchez, and get tools and cleaning supplies at Brownells.

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This Pistol Upgrade Changes Everything for 2025!

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Osight SE pistol upgrade

We tested the Osight SE and this is what happened. The video shows the upgrade and how it performs.

Where to buy

More red dot options

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How Accurate Is This Setup At The Range?

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SIG Cross Sawtooth at the range

The SIG Sauer Cross Sawtooth is a bolt-action hunting rifle. In this video, I take the rifle to the range to see how accurate the setup is.

What to watch for

Gear

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Weapons of the Iraq War

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Weapons of the Iraq War

This video takes a look at some of the weapons used during the Iraq War, from the standard-issue rifles to the heavier support weapons. It is a look at pieces of modern military history.

What this video covers

  • Standard-issue rifles: the everyday weapons of the infantry.
  • Heavier support weapons: the guns that gave units more firepower.
  • Modern military history: how these weapons compare with older designs.

More military firearm history

If you like this one, see our posts on the WWII firearms below. If you want to try shooting a historic rifle, find ammo at Natchez and True Shot Ammo, and wear ShellShock hearing protection.

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Coolest German Guns of WWII

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Coolest German guns of WWII

Germany fielded some of the most innovative small arms of World War II. This video covers cool guns of WWII from Germany, including the MP40 submachine gun, the Karabiner 98k bolt-action rifle, the MG42 machine gun and the Luger P08, along with a Walther pistol.

The guns

  • MP40: a stamped-steel 9mm submachine gun.
  • Karabiner 98k: the standard German bolt-action rifle.
  • MG42: a machine gun known for its high rate of fire.
  • Luger P08: an iconic pistol from the earlier era.

Gear

If you shoot historic guns, keep them clean with supplies from Brownells, find ammo at True Shot Ammo and Natchez, and wear ShellShock electronic hearing protection. Machine guns and suppressors are regulated under the National Firearms Act.

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