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Team Daiwa Luna Baitcaster

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·September 5, 2013

Luna reels are Daiwa’s finest traditional-shaped baitcasters, built for those heavy cover and open water top-of-the-food-chain fish that demand heavier line and heavier muscle—fresh or saltwater. The frame and sideplates of the Luna are machined from solid bar-stock aluminum and contain five corrosion resistant ball bearings plus roller bearing. The...

The Canadian Connection: The Fierce Fury & Vortex Razor HD LHT scope

Mark Hoffman·May 11, 2022

Flying under the radar, at least my radar, was the reality that for the past eight years a premium-grade production...

The Carbon Fibre Advantage: Savage 110 Ultralite & Zeiss Conquest V4 scope

Mark Hoffman·May 11, 2022

In the last year or two, carbon fibre-wrapped barrels have emerged from the shadows of micro-marketing into a number of...

On the range, the Winchester Model 1885 .17 WSM was a blast to shoot right out to 300 yards.

The Other Rimfires: Big Punch With Little Kick

Mark Hoffman·February 13, 2020

Much has been written about one of my favorite cartridges, the .22 rimfire, and I include myself in that parade...

The Ravin R20 Sniper package includes: six ravin-branded .001 premium arrows and ravin nocks, removable cocking handle, quiver/mounting bracket, six 100-grain practice field points, built-in cocking mechanism, anti-dry fire/auto safety, built-in sling mounts, 1-8x24mm tactical crossbow scope, jack plate adjustable elevation mount and a riser level.

The World’s Best Crossbow: Reality or Illusion? The Raven R20 Sniper

Mark Hoffman·October 9, 2019

As a diehard hunter and outdoor writer, I’m always on the lookout for any new product that captures my imagination....

Thunderjet V186 ECO

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·February 20, 2014

BOAT SPECS: Length - 18’6” Beam - 86” Bottom Width - 66” Transom Height - 20” Max Horsepower – 115 Base Price – $31,622. Thunderjet Boats are based out of Clarkston, Washington and began by producing just five boats in their first year. Since that time three-decades ago, over 6000 boats have sailed out of their shop and...

Tikka’s T1x MTR

Mark Hoffman·August 18, 2020

For years I silently pondered whether, or if ever, Tikka, a brand renowned for its affordable quality, was ever going...

Trophy Tyee QR

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·September 5, 2013

The Tyee is fully machined from solid bar-stock aluminum and then hard anodized for protection from the elements. The mid-arbor spool allows you to quickly retrieve loose line while the heavy-duty one-way disc drag keeps you from having too much of it lying around. Available in gold, blue or dark...

Vortex 50 mm Razor HD Binoculars

Christine Ly·June 14, 2013

Vortex has introduced a 12 x 50 and 10 x 50 Razor HD binocular that is extremely lightweight and ergonomically designed. The HD (high density), extra-low dispersion glass delivers sharp, clear resolution that is apparent as soon as you bring them to your eyes. Lenses are fully multicoated with a special...

Vortex Ultralight LDR

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·June 12, 2013

Traditions have taken their award winning Vortek Ultralight Muzzleloader as the base for a new long-range smokepole that can extend a shooter’s effective range by 100 to 150 yards. The barrel is the main difference for the Long Distance Rifle (LDR), stretching 30-inches in length. It will provide you with...

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