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Mar 4, 2014 •
Videos, How-To •
Jeremy L •
No Comments
It may feel as though these cold temperatures are never going to release their grip, but spring is right around the corner. This means its time to dust off your guns and grab that ammo that you’ve been reloading all winter, because the gun range is...
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Aug 23, 2018 •
How-To •
Scott B •
No Comments
Give me a fish and I eat for a day. Teach me to cook a fish and I eat really really well that day – ancient Chinese proverb. Most fisherman love the thrill of the hunt for their next best catch, some love the tranquility of running or still...
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Jun 5, 2018 •
How-To •
Scott B •
No Comments
Looking for ways to get your Wild Turkey on? And we don’t mean the liquor… You’ve gone through all of the hard work of getting yourself prepared for the season by getting the best turkey hunting gear out there. You’ve spent countless hours...
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Apr 15, 2016 •
Reviews, How-To •
Mike C •
No Comments
It’s the stormy season here in the Chicagoland area! It gets pretty windy this time of year, and this wind almost guarantees a few power outages in our near future. At Optics Planet, we carry everything you need to survive a stormy Spring! ...
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Mar 4, 2016 •
How-To •
Mike C •
No Comments
A long day at the range or out on the hunt can get exhausting. Holding up your rifle or shotgun to scan the field for game, lying prone, or sitting at the bench while trying to hone in on your long distance target can cause some muscle fatigue in...
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May 8, 2015 •
How-To •
Jeremy L •
3 Comments
I have to get this off my chest right away, I’m a boot nerd. By nerd I mean that I like to stay in “the know” on footwear technology and actively search out the very best boot based on my needs. What can I say? I believe that every person needs a solid...
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May 9, 2014 •
How-To •
Jeremy L •
12 Comments
Tired of the same old look of your favorite knife? Wouldn’t it be nice to add some flash to your blade? Sure you could have it engraved but that’s really expensive. You could also try your hand at engraving but one false move will turn your favorite blade...
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Jan 10, 2014 •
News, How-To •
Alex P •
4 Comments
As an avid hunter and someone from the Midwest, I hunt in a very wide range of weather patterns and temperatures. Living in Chicago, I have to travel to my favorite spots, so I’d better make sure I am prepared for everything! During the hunting season,...
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Apr 30, 2013 •
News, How-To •
OpticsPlanet •
2 Comments
We may not sell handguns at OpticsPlanet.com, but we certainly know a thing or two about them. We have thousands upon thousands of accessories for all sorts of firearms, and you can be sure we think long and hard about the various ways you can equip your...
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Apr 26, 2013 •
News, How-To •
OpticsPlanet •
2 Comments
A lot of questions cross the desks of us here at GearExpert. One product type we’re always having people inquire about is the gun safe. There are a ton of things to consider, but let’s focus on one of the aspects you should decide on first:...
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Jul 26, 2012 •
News, How-To •
OpticsPlanet •
4 Comments
Back in March I wrote up a post on my LASIK surgery and quest for the best eye protection for my post-surgery eyes. I spoke with Larum, who is one of our top eyewear specialists, and he pointed me in the direction of the Wiley X Air Rage Sunglasses with...
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Jul 19, 2012 •
News, Videos, How-To •
OpticsPlanet •
7 Comments
There are a wide variety of challenges shooters face when they need to hit targets at a long distance. Not only is your target smaller through the glass (which can be helped by higher magnification, but that high magnification requires incredibly steady...
