CV Life MPVO 2-10 variable power optic with lighted reticle- unboxing and overview

This review covers the Discovery Optics HD 2-12x24 MPVO, highlighting its budget-friendly nature and features like a first focal plane reticle and parallax adjustment down to 5 meters. While offering good clarity and tactile turrets, compromises include a tight eyebox, softening at the edges, and a reticle illumination not bright enough for daylight use. It's positioned as an affordable option for longer-range shooting and hunting.

This review of the Leupold Mark 5 2-10x rifle scope highlights its exceptional 2x low-end magnification, offering a bezel-less, floating image experience comparable to a 1x LPVO. However, the scope faces criticism for its high price point ($2000-$2500), a basic reticle lacking windage holds, a 35mm tube limiting mounting options, and a heavier-than-expected weight for its feature set. The reviewer suggests it's best suited for users prioritizing the 2x performance and who don't heavily rely on offset red dots or illumination, which is an optional extra.

This review focuses on a vintage 1980s Smith & Wesson Model 60 'no dash' revolver, identified as a new favorite by the reviewer. The expert firearm collector highlights key vintage features such as the pinned barrel, hammer-mounted firing pin, and original wooden grips. The revolver's history of ownership in Concord, Massachusetts, adds to its provenance.

This review by Cranky Gun Reviews provides a detailed, analytical comparison of three minimalistic .22LR survival rifles: the Chiappa Little Badger, Ruger 10/22 Takedown, and Henry US Survival. The expert reviewer assesses each rifle based on critical survival criteria including deployment speed, portability, weight, capacity, ergonomics, sights, floating ability, and price, offering practical insights for choosing the best option for specific needs.

This review of the Savage Model 301 break-action shotgun highlights its budget-friendly nature, ideal for survival scenarios. The expert demonstrates its simple operation, safety features like the hammer block transfer bar, and easy two-piece takedown for portability. Performance with various .410 bore ammunition types is discussed, along with its value proposition under $200.

This guide details a DIY approach to handloading 410 shotshells, focusing on cost savings and utilizing repurposed tools alongside specific MEC press components. The process involves trimming 3-inch shells to 2.5 inches, depriming, resizing with a dedicated die, and priming. It then covers measuring powder (14 grains of Winchester 296), seating wads, adding shot (half an ounce of #6), and performing both pre-crimping and final crimping using MEC accessories. The presenter emphasizes the challenges of achieving perfect crimps without a full MEC press setup.