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New Release: The Vortex Viper HD

New Release: The Vortex Viper HD

Posted by Cory Ross on May 9th 2024

At this point, Vortex Optics is a household name in the outdoor space. Vortex is conquering the sports optics industry from riflescopes and rangefinders to binoculars and spotting scopes. They’ve even added a golf line to their portfolio in the form of golf-specific rangefinders and apparel. Eve…
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Rebuilding a Classic: SA-16

Rebuilding a Classic: SA-16

Posted by Cory Ross on Apr 30th 2024

Trends hit the gun world hard. Once something starts and gains momentum, everyone tries to jump on for the ride. In the sports world, we refer to this as “bandwagoning”—tagging along just because it is the mainstream thing to do. For manufacturers that do this, it’s usually a cash grab—they are…
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Tennessee Dreaming: Marking Achievement

Tennessee Dreaming: Marking Achievement

Posted by Cory Ross on Apr 17th 2024

Firearms have become a polarizing subject. They are no longer tools or a hobby, they have become a toxic and heavily politicized issue. Many freedom-loving citizens have become fatigued with the subject, especially those who don’t live in free states—which is a sad statement to write. This is a…
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Going Steel: S&W M&P Metal Series

Going Steel: S&W M&P Metal Series

Posted by Cory Ross on Apr 9th 2024

A recent trend in pistols has manufacturers taking their standard striker-fired handguns and replacing the pistol’s polymer frame with a metal one. This has several benefits, primarily recoil management and frame stiffness. Think, heavier guns generally have less felt recoil—there is simply more…
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Legal Brief: Shortened NFA Wait Times?

Legal Brief: Shortened NFA Wait Times?

Posted by Cory Ross on Mar 21st 2024

Legal Brief is a series where the ins and outs, and the dos and don’ts of the firearms world are covered. From popular topics to more niche subject matters, the Legal Brief tries to help our readers be the best gun owners. Venture Out is an Ohio-based outdoor social channel, so most of our a…
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