MINOX BV II 62030 8 x 25 BR Compact Binocular (Black)

Well done indeed
Purchased these binoculars to use as a pair to carry on my person while in the out-of-doors, as a larger pair would be left either in the vehicle or even at home. I do own full size binoculars from Nikon, Steiner, Leica, and Zeiss, but they are not carried any distance in the field due to their size and weight, negating their use severely. These compact Minox binocs will be carried specifically whilst fishing and target shooting, and their construction, features, and sharpnesss will more than justify their purchase. While compact binocs on the market are easily found, quality, lower priced models are not, and these 8x25 Minox BV II's fit that bill perfectly. Nitrogen purged to be fog-& waterproof, they are also rubber armoured to resist shock and improve comfort and grip in moist conditions. The lenses are multicoated to transmit more light and reduce flare, featuring eyecups which are retractable for eyeglass wearers, with an overall size making them ideal for carry in larger pockets...
Very Nice 8x25 Bino's
Minus 1 star for 3 reasons.

1) The bino's do not fit into the very tight fitting case while the eye cups are twisted up. The ready to go position for me and I would think most birders. I haven't found any manufacturer that allows room for the about 5/16"-3/8" extra room needed.

2) The clasp on the front Is very small and not very easy to operate. It does hold quite well though. I would prefer to see good quality magnets for quick/quiet access.

3) No lens protectors ??? I could get by with no covers for the objective lenses. Though they should be offered. They are either hanging from a neck or standing on my counter ready to go or they are in their case.
The Eye Lenses on the other hand NEED covers! As a person wears them outside In the winter, what happens to a persons nose exposed to the cold air on a 2hr walk? It runs/drips a lot. Where does that drip fall when you can't feel it? Bingo right on the Eye lenses. Even in warm weather where does...
Outstanding
I have owned various binoculars over the years and would have preferred to buy Zeiss or Leica, but could not afford to do so.

I initially started to look for the excellent Nikon compact version (which I also own but gave to my daughter for a trip to Costa Rica). When I saw that I could buy the Minox version, nitrogen-filled, for just a bit more, I jumped at it given my overwhelmingly positive experience with other Minox products.

The field of view is crystal clear, the quality is apparent and the nitrogen-filled lenses are a special benefit.

Just terrific, IMO. Actually, a steal for a German-made binocular of this quality.
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BARSKA Blackhawk 20-60x60 Angled Spotting Scope with Tripod, Soft Carrying Case And Premium Hard Case

For The Shooting Range & Hunting
I was looking for a scope I could use at my range when shooting my ak-47 and ar-15 and other guns. I really didnt want to spend a ton of money but at the same time didnt want to buy junk. I am a once and done type of buyer. I read almost all reviews on this scope and no one really answered the questions i wanted to know and if they did answer them someone else had and exact oposite thing to say. I wanted something that i could see my shots on paper at 25,50,100,200 yards, with my experience with this scope it works GREAT for the 25,50,100 yard, it focuses in very nice and clear. at 200 yards it is somewhat harder to see the shots on white paper but it is possible. I found that if i use the black targets that glow when the bullet hits them i have no problem seeing where I hit, for me this is not a problem for the price point.. I really dont shoot 200 yard that offten. some reviews read that they didnt have a problem seeing the bullet holes at 300 yards, from my experience with this...
its all about what you want
You get what you pay for.
As others have said it does come in a nice hardcase and a seperate soft case. The tripod is decent. My issue is with the lens. If your looking to hunt game and its large like a deer and you just want a closer view of the target then this is the one for you. If your wanting to site in your rifle at different ranges and want to be able to see your hits on the paper from 100 or more yards, this may disapoint. This scope totaly loses its clarity beyond 55 power and starts to struggle at 50.
I was really hoping this scope would reduce my trips back and forth to view my shots as shooting ranges are extremely limited here and lines develope quickly when your shooting. If you can afford to spend 50.00 bucks more for a better product do it...
Good value for the money.
I purchased this scope primarily for checking targets at the shooting range. I not only find it adequate, but it slightly exceeds my expectations. True, the scope is not "hefty", but it doesn't have that "empty beer can" feel either. The glass is better than most sub-$100 scopes and I can clearly dial in 100-150yrds during the day (this is easily beyond my visual aiming acuity without a rifle scope). Easy to operate adjustments and comfortable angled eyepiece. My only ding is for short eye-relief, but hey, it is what it is. The tripod isn't great, but it's metallic and seems serviceable for sitting on the range bench. (For any other type of scope viewing activity, I would probably use my higher quality Manfrotto tripod or monopod). The carrying case is cheapy, but as long as you don't bang it around or shoot it, it should be ok for storage and transport. The soft case is a nice plus for easier portability.

For all the marginal reviews on this scope, all I can think is that...
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5.11 42-Inch Double Rifle Case, Black, One Size

Excellent Rifle bag. Pricey but worth it.
Holds my AR-15 (16" barrel, scopes and Front grip) and my 10/22 rifle with scope, and even a handgun or 2. Molle straps holds everything securely in place and you can configure the straps any which way you want. Also has enough side pockets (x3) to put your magazines, extra ammo and some basic tools for the range. Little pricey but worth it. You can also carry the case like a backpack quite comfortably. Overall good rifle case with good padding to protect your babies.
Good quality, but no secure pistol storage out of the box
My case just arrived at my door yesterday, but initially I'm pleased with the overall quality of the case.

The one hit I have on the design is that it's not terribly good for pistol transport as is. The demo video I watched on 5.11's website demonstrated how pistols can be stored in the outer compartment, under a snap-secured flap. So I loaded up my bag with an AR-15, a Ruger 10/22, a full-sized 1911 and a Crosman 44 pellet revolver, zipped everything up and gently stood the bag up on end a couple of times. When I opened it up, I discovered that the pistols had migrated towards the middle of the bag and were almost touching--*shudder*. So I would recommend *against* storing pistols under those flaps--it's just not secure enough. A better bet for pistol transport would probably be a Molle holster inside that same compartment, on the top of the flaps, or attached to the outside of the bag.

Each side of the main rifle compartment comes with four velcro straps that...
Very nice case, but worth the extra $?
Here are my comments on the case (I'm trying not to overly duplicate all the other reviews)

After lots of on-line research, the primary reason I chose the 5.11 tactical over other available options was the molle straps on the two inside rifle compartments. The molle allow me to secure my firearms with included hook & fastener (i.e. Velcro) straps. I found this a nice featue. Especially if you want to put multiple hand guns in one side of the case, or try to squeeze two smaller rifles in a single side. All the other widely available soft cases did not have the molle.

The question is: does this feature justify the higher price of this case? That's a personal decision. Also note that this case is made in China. It would have been much easier for me to justify the premium price had the case been made in USA. Sadly, none of the rugged double rifle soft cases I found were made in USA.

That aside, the case is plenty roomy, to the point of almost being...
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Pro Ears Predator Gold NRR 26 Ear Muffs (Green)

mixed feelings
On one hand, these seem to be great. On the other, they are way too expensive for what they do. I have other passive ear muffs that block out far more sound and other active muffs that were more like $20 that are fine. They do not block out enough for some hot 44 Magnum loads I was shooting out of a 2 3/8" snubbie - I needed plugs inside these muffs. If they were under $100, I'd give them 5 stars. If you do not have a budget, then by all means buy these. If you ARE on a budget, these aren't your ticket...

Update: I have since added 2 stars and have used and enjoyed them quite a bit more since my initial review. Yes, I double up with plugs when shooting Magnums. Decided my hearing was worth much more than what these cost me. Happy customer.
This is a great product!
My approach is simple: I only take care of those teeth, eyes, and ears I want to keep.

For my ears, I tried several different hearing protectors before I discovered Pro Ears Predator Gold electronic ear muffs. I have been very pleased with them on the range, deer hunting, and duck hunting. They are comfortable, the electronic amplification is superb, and the protection is great.

I recently attended Thunder Ranch and wore these ear muffs all day for three days straight. I've never worn them for such long periods of time and I was not disappointed. They were comfortable throughout the day, I could easily hear all of the range instructions, and I could have conversations without taking them off.

Now, one thing I have not explained is that I always wear foam ear plugs under the ear muffs. This is good ear protection, but you can't hear much when you combine ear plugs with normal, passive ear muffs. However, with the electronic amplification on the Pro Ears...
pro ears ear protectors
I have used many passive ear protectors in the past. This is a very comfortable device to wear and it makes conversation possible even with loud noise nearby. I would recomend the pro ears predator gold ear muffs to anyone that needs a high quality hearing protector.
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AR15 M4 CX4 SU16 Tactical Combo Set w/ NcStar MKIII 3-9x42 Rifle Scope + NcStar Red Dot Reflex Sight

Jack of all trades, master of none.
I received this as a Christmas gift, and have had a chance to use it on 2 range trips so far. My thought is that it is a jack of all trades, master of none deal. Bikini scope covers drive me bonkers, as they tend to get misplaced once off of the glass. Also, the hood for the reflex sight is easily lost once it loosens up a bit with a few removals. It would have been great to have a flip up system for the main scope, and amazingly good to have a flip up for the reflex. It would have helped with the sun fadeout issue noted later. At a minimum, some sort of lanyard for the reflex sight cover would be a good idea.

The 3-9 scope is quite sufficient considering the expected maximum effective range of 5.56mm at 300M. If the target is further than that, you are just hoping for a lucky hit on the 12" gong in my experience. The optics are sharp, and the illumination is bright and available in red or green. The zoom function knob is VERY tight on mine, and was made even more difficult...
dont waste your money
don't let the cool looking setup fool you. this scope is not worth 200+. I paid 135 on this site and will be returning it. scope itself id adequate, reflex is terrible. adjustment screw stripped out as soon as I tried to adjust it. you can probably make your own similar setup with 300-400. Like my friend said that I didn't listen to before I bought this said "buy cheap buy twice" I will be because this scope is not a quality product.
Scope
This scope has great features and the clarity is very good for the price. Scope was easy to mount and instructions were clear.
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5.11 Mission Ready 2.0 Rolling Deployment Bag, Black

Good bag for a medium deployment
This is a well designed and constructed bag. I like the overall layout with the ability to divide top from bottom. I would like to see straps that go all the way around as a method of compressing the bag slightly when heavily loaded. I understand the tradeoff between easy access and this type of strap and after using the bag more I might change my mind. I would recommend this to anyone who has a lot of gear to schlep around.
Holds all i need
This bag is nice. There is lots of room with tie downs inside to keep things from shifting. There are several external pockets to hold items as well. Inside is a divided as well as storage in lid. Easily held a weeks worth of clothes, extra shoes and a jacket. No regrets on this one!
perfect
This is a great bag for trips up to a week long. It is well built and easy to transport.
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Voodoo Tactical 42" Deluxe Rifle Case

I like it, I love it.
Fits 2 rifles, 2 pistols, 6 rifle magagines, 8 pistol magazines.
You can attach stuff at various points.
Padded.
Voodoo Tactical makes very strong gear. Other's can be cheaper. Do you really want to save $20 when you're carrying $2,000 or more worth of gear?
The only way I'd make this better, and win the 5th star, is to put backpack straps on it. There is a carry strap, but 2 rifles, 2 pistols, and magazines add up in weight. The non-deluxe version has the backpack straps, but not the magazine pouches.
To sum it up, I'd buy it again. In fact, I just may in a few months.
very nice gun case
Top notch quality. Able to carry 60lbs of gear with no problem. After running a lighter through all loose ends, this bag kicks butt. Able to store 50round bullet boxes in large mag holders. Also able to put a hand gun 10" soft case in middle pouch, side pouch used for paper work and range gear. Holds two long guns no problem. Pouches measure 11" by 8" inside with 3-4' of width. Hate how the D rings are stitched on, they put them on in such a way that you cannot attach backpack straps if you wanted to. I have a pair and it doesnt work out. BTW, the condore emt ripaway pouch fits prefect on side molle, got one on there to hold more gear and two more patches but od color isnt an exact match but close enough not to notice unless youre sherlock holmesing it, the middle pouch hold 3 patches. This bags worth 60 bucks imo but retailers need a cut so pay the piper, you wont be disappointed.

STAY AWAY FROM OPTIC SALE! THEY LURE YOU IN WITH CHEAP PRICES AND IT TAKES THEM...
Awesome bag
This bag is great, seems to be extremely durable. Keeps both my AR's and 2 of my handguns with several mags for them and still plenty of room for other items... It is very easy to make the bag almost to heavy to carry around... Only draw back that I see is it only comes with one strap and with bag loaded down to max it looks like to much stress will be applied if you carry it with the strap.. Wish it had two so it could be carried like a backpack. Other than that , no problems.... Great bag
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