Author: Jack Bogart

By Wayne van Zwoll Posted in #Gear Charred lodgepoles scratching a gunmetal sky reflected my mood. This morning the elk had won. No plan in mind, I climbed beyond where they’d scattered. Probing the slope’s crest from the sit with my binocular, I saw it. Among ranks of black boles with low-arcing limbs, a branch curved up. The lenses of my 7×35 Bausch & Lomb resolved it. Antler! A 4 o’clock tangle became the bull’s hump — all but hidden by the bead on my .32 Special. After the carbine spoke I scaled the scarp and found…

We certainly don’t choose the cream of the crop when looking for candidates for this column, but every now and then you find something interesting for the right price and people will inquire about carrying it as a woods or backup gun. So, on a visit to the local Cabela’s gun library, a trade came in that wasn’t exactly on our wish list: a single-action M1895 Nagant revolver made in 1902 in Imperial Russia.  With a finish in about 80 percent condition and with no pitting, it looked quite a few steps up from the later Commie revolvers made after…

INEOS Grenadier Delivers for the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) We have joined forces with military vehicle specialists SMT Defence and New Military Solutions to form Team Grenadier, a UK-anchored industrial collaboration. The partnership delivers on the core requirements of the MOD’s Light Mobility Vehicle programme, by combining a world-leading 4X4 vehicle platform with deep-rooted special operations and systems integration expertise. At the heart of the programme is the Grenadier — a purpose-built, highly durable vehicle designed for exceptional reliability and off-road performance. Its ladder-frame chassis, permanent four-wheel drive, beam axles and high payload capacity provide a robust foundation for…

PROOF Research is advancing barrel technology with its new exponential twist PXT barrels.Rifle barrel technology has been relatively stable for a long time, but PROOF Research may have just changed that. The company’s new PXT barrels, standing for PROOF Exponential Twist, are introducing a seemingly simple change to barrel design that could offer a big improvement to performance and lifespan.While traditional barrel designs use constant-twist rifling, PROOF PXT barrels instead use a progressively changing twist profile. PROOF says that this reduces initial bullet stress, helps maintain rotational stability and prolongs barrel life while improving consistency and performance. As modern high-pressure,…

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) —   The Department of the Air Force released implementation guidance for the Chaplain Corps uniform and the new Air Force maternity wrap dress, June 15. Chaplain insigniaAs outlined in a Department of War announcement in March 2026, chaplains will now wear the chaplain insignia in lieu of officer rank insignia on the chest of the Operational Camouflage Pattern uniform, as well as the patrol cap, tactical cap and outer garments. There is no change to the chaplains’ service dress uniform. While rank will no longer be worn by chaplains in OCPs, established customs and courtesies should…

Reptilia’s New 13IN ARCA Handguard in Black and FDE HILLSBOROUGH, NC — Reptilia is proud to announce the release of the new 13” ARCA Handguard, now available in both Black and Flat Dark Earth. Designed for shooters who demand maximum versatility from their rifle, the 13” ARCA Handguard integrates a continuous Arca-Swiss interface directly into the handguard, eliminating the need for bolt-on rails while providing seamless compatibility with modern tripod systems. The result is a cleaner, stronger, and more streamlined solution for precision rifle applications, hunting, competition, and field use. Built around Reptilia’s patented turnbuckle mounting system, the handguard delivers…

H. Clay Aalders is a lifelong edged tool user. He spent the past 20 years as a woodworker and fishing guide in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Idaho, and Tennessee. While guiding in Idaho, Clay worked part-time writing for a local newspaper, and upon moving to Tennessee began writing for the blog The Truth About Knives – spending his last 5 years there as Managing Editor. His background is in fixed-blade hunting and bushcraft knives, but has jumped into the world of vintage slipjoint collecting with both feet since coming to work at Knife Magazine. Clay’s primary role is as Digital…

June 16, 2026 (Redmond, WA) – B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc. has been awarded a contract for 8,936 DAGIR®-V1 systems by the U.S. Army’s PM Soldier Lethality (PM SL), under the Capability Program Executive – Ground Soldier Systems (CPE-G) to fulfill the US Army’s specific needs in the M7 Surrogate Fire Control Program. The DAGIR® series of infrared and visible aiming and illumination laser systems are advanced VCSEL-based systems and are designed for multi-platform applications. This order will be delivered in GFY2027 through an order via the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Tailored Logistics Support (TLS) program. The DAGIR® family of…

I’m terribly selective about backpacks, and while the Osprey Tempest Velocity 30 isn’t perfect, it’s pretty darn close. Backpacks are among the most subjective pieces of gear out there, especially for women. What works beautifully for one body can feel completely off on another, and in my 8 years of mountaineering, backpacking, and hiking, I’ve only truly loved two packs out of dozens. Yep, two. To be fair to backpack designers, I’m 5’2” with a shorter torso, so most packs were never really built with my frame in mind. I’ve dealt with neck strain, bruised hips, and sore shoulders so…

Department of War Restores US Pacific Command Designation 16 June 2026 CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii — The Department of War announced today that the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) will officially restore its name to the U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM). Originally established on January 1, 1947, by President Harry S. Truman, the command operated under the USPACOM banner for over 70 years, standing as the oldest and largest of the United States’ unified combatant commands. Restoring the legacy USPACOM designation honors the command’s deep historical roots, fostering a sense of pride and collective spirit among all who serve in the Pacific.…