Best Gun Accessories, Maintenance & Storage
Makes filling a magazine as easy as flipping a switch. Makes filling a magazine as easy as flipping a switch.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Several reviews here state to load the first cartridge or even show it in a video using the magazine loader on the first cartridge and that is not the proper way to use this product. You are supposed to load the first cartridge into the magazine by hand and that is usually not a problem as the first cartridge is easy to load."
"Great product."
"Perfect for a double stack, 15 round FNH FNX-45."
"The mags that came with my Springfield XDMod2 Sub-Compact were incredibly tight, and being that it was my first firearm, I was pretty much unable to fully load the mags using just my weak fingers/thumbs, so I did some research and ended up buying the Maglula."
"The UpLULA™ is a military-grade universal pistol magazine loader and unloader designed for loading and unloading virtually all* 9mm Luger up to .45ACP magazines, single and double stack and 1911’s of all manufacturers. (One SKU). Easy loading; the rounds just drop in with no fingers pushing or pressing them. Fits in hand and pocket, weighs only 72 grams (2.55 Ounce). Loads the following mags: Astra, Auto Ordnance, Barak, Beretta, Browning, Bul, Colt, CZ, EAA, FN, Glock, HK, Hi-Point, High Standard, Jericho, Kahr, Kel-Tec, Kimber, Les Baer, Llama, Luger, Magnum Research, Para Ordnance, Pheonix Arms, Ruger, Sigma, Sig/Sauer, S&W, Springfield Armory, Star, Steyr, Taurus, Vector, Walther, and more. .380 Bersa Thunder – Double Stack Loads & unloads well ! (Can also use the BabyUpLULA ™ ). * The UpLULA™ does NOT load the following: S&W 7rd 9mm SS for models 908,3913,3913,3953 & 3954 (Beak too wide, does not enter between lips). Glock G36 6rd .45 SS (Single Stack) (Beak will not come out of mag.). Rounds longer than 33mm, like: 9×23 Win, .38 Special, .357 Magnum, .357 Max., .41/.44 Rem."
"I consider myself an old school shooter, I believe in KIS (keep it simple), I like to go to the range light without much stuff, have fun, practice and go back home."
"Not maglula-- made in China "QBLOADER" brand knockoff product."
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Find Best Price at Amazon"it blinded my wife for about 5 seconds so it gets 5 stars!"
"I've had this light on my P320 Compact Carry for some time now, have ZERO gripes about it."
"I went into my friends half-acre backyard and had them flash me from over 100 feet away and it made me feel instantly disoriented and I looked away. However, I have not shot the gun with the light attached yet so I can't quite talk about its durability, though Streamlight seems to have good reviews on that end. Also, the other night the strobe feature stopped working but I just emailed them, I'll post an update to this review to see how that turns out."
"Of course, don't take my word for it- check one out at your local gun shops or big-box sportsman outlets and ask them to show you the light. The reason I cannot give this five stars is simply because I haven't owned either of my lights for more than a few months, will this hold the test of time and some abuse?"
"Very bright, mounted to my Glock 23 with ease."
"I looked for a long time and read various reviews before deciding to purchase this light for my Smith&Wesson M&P 9 Pro."
"I can't see paying $300 or more dollars for a flashlight from surefire or other competitors when this one does the exact same thing for such a good price!"
"All I can say here is that this light is blinding."
This amazing handheld torque wrench lets you apply repeatable, accurate torque settings to scope rings, guard screws, windage screws and base screws, which aids in accuracy and decreases the opportunity for problems in the field.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"If you get to the point where you want to achieve the level of accuracy and repeatability in firearms that constant and consistent torque gives, then there is no substitute for this device."
"I was skeptical of buying a precision tool made in China, but I decided to chance it given the positive reviews."
"Just got this & never realized how much I was UNDER-tightening my rifle scopes & rings."
"This Torque Wrench driver worked great when I needed to mount a scope with a specific lb."
"This is a must have for those smaller torque requirements."
"I purchased this because I had been using the one my father had bought years ago."
"Straight out of the package the little carrying case is broken, the tool itself had grease smudges all over it."
"one of the tool bits was missing as if used with tool and not returned to box."
Best Gun & Ammunition Storage & Safes
Style: Biometric Fingerprint Lock. BIOMETRIC HANDGUN SAFE: Gun storage for one standard handgun has a biometric lock with fingerprint scanner for advanced protection.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"It reads my fingerprint just fine and the code pad responds instantly! The code pad needs one press to come out of sleep mode and will instantly be ready for your code entry."
"Should I need quick access, the safe may not open, or it may cause items to fall - which will make noise - letting the intruder know where I am, and that I'm awake. After receiving a number of questions from prospective customers about whether this unit can be wall mounted, I started to research others' answers. I can easily, silently, and in complete darkness, open the safe, put my dominant hand on the grip, and tug it free from the magnet in <2 seconds. It makes sense, especially if the RFID chip is permanently in the possession of the gun owner (i.e. wristband or ring). The cost (>$300) was a bit extreme, but I contemplated it based on the novel idea, and the seemingly ultimate level of childproofing. Every phone, laptop, or other device with scanners (i.e. lockers at theme parks) all seemed too inaccurate, or took too long to verify and unlock. While I don't want to reveal what I determined, I can say that it is not only possible, but actually quite simple to access the latch mechanism and manually cause it to release - without ANY damage to the safe. Thus, waiting for a replacement key (which takes 3-5 days after submitting the notarized forms) simple wasn't an option. In fact, I've unlocked it at least a couple dozen more times getting my wife's fingers scanned and testing."
"It's worth noting that the mounting screws that come with this are for screwing the safe directly to studs."
"The reader on this safe works every time."
"As a result, the housing for the locking mechanism leaves a gap that can be exploited with a metal shim, and I was able to reach in with a steel cable tie to bump the release."
"I've had this for two months now and the batteries have died twice which is absolutely unacceptable."
Best Gun Holsters, Cases & Bags
The Ultimate Belly Band Holster for Comfortable Concealed Carry. It turns brittle after getting wet repeatedly, it has a tendency to pinch your skin and body hair resulting in pinches and pulls, and is uncomfortable against your skin. Neoprene on the other hand is soft against your skin which is why it is used in knee braces and back braces. It provide more comfort and support resulting in a better product. ONE SIZE FITS ALL BAND - Neoprene band is adjustable and stretches to fit up to a 44" belly. ONE SIZE FITS ALL HOLSTER - Surgical grade elastic holster fits small subcompact, compact, and even full size pistols and revolvers.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The band itself is comfortable, but if you're not used to wearing something of weight on your belly/hips, it might take some getting used to. If you wear tight pants or jeans (like I am in my picture) you'll have to wear the band higher up on your belly because if your pants overlap the end of your pistol then that pushes the top outward and then you have something sticking out under your shirt. So I found that not wearing the band halfway under my pants (like in the product picture) works better for me."
"I have an inside the waistband holster and a leg holster too, for any occasions where this one might not work, which honestly all I can think off is for when I wear a dress. I honestly can't say anything bad about this holster, when I saw it said, "one size fits all" I thought I'd surely fall out of that frame, but I didn't, and I adore it! I no longer have to worry about my pants falling down from my inside the waistband holster, because this baby stays in place!"
"I have always carried concealed in my purse or car, but with the crazy times we live in, I decided to start carrying on me."
"(This was not the case when wearing regular clothes as mentioned in the cons). For activities like running, the "mag pouch" is perfect for placing cards and IDs. Does not add much weight and is fairly comfortable. Cons. The "mag pouch" was nearly useless for actually holding mags. I am sure with some practice I could become quick with deployment, but freeing the firearm will either take 2 hands or you'll have to pull the tab with your shooting hand and then move your hand into position to draw."
Best Gun Maintenance
Wheeler's FAT Wrench brings perfect consistency to every screw on your rifle! This amazing handheld torque wrench lets you apply repeatable, accurate torque settings to scope rings, guard screws, windage screws and base screws, which aids in accuracy and decreases the opportunity for problems in the field.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I purchased this in order to mount some scopes to my rifles and it worked perfect."
"I just relocated the dot I had to find to the wheeler case which is very nice btw."
"This Torque Wrench driver worked great when I needed to mount a scope with a specific lb."
"This thing is very handy and comes with a variety of tips."
"Just what I needed and the delivery was very fast."
"Love it."
"I like this torque wrench."
"Just got this & never realized how much I was UNDER-tightening my rifle scopes & rings."
Best Gun Parts & Accessories
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Find Best Price at Amazon"it blinded my wife for about 5 seconds so it gets 5 stars!"
"I've had this light on my P320 Compact Carry for some time now, have ZERO gripes about it."
"I went into my friends half-acre backyard and had them flash me from over 100 feet away and it made me feel instantly disoriented and I looked away. However, I have not shot the gun with the light attached yet so I can't quite talk about its durability, though Streamlight seems to have good reviews on that end. Also, the other night the strobe feature stopped working but I just emailed them, I'll post an update to this review to see how that turns out."
"Very bright, mounted to my Glock 23 with ease."
"I looked for a long time and read various reviews before deciding to purchase this light for my Smith&Wesson M&P 9 Pro."
"I can't see paying $300 or more dollars for a flashlight from surefire or other competitors when this one does the exact same thing for such a good price!"
"All I can say here is that this light is blinding."
"This is a very light and very bright light."
Best Hunting Tree Stands, Blinds & Accessories
Key Features Ergonomic, affordable, and highly functional Ideal for air travel Can be converted into a tie down or carry strap Fade and rip resistant. 100% Nylon.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I bought a size too big, so I'll do what another reviewer suggested -- cut off the excess and burn the end with a lighter."
"These 5.11's feel great, sturdy but extremely light compared to my leather belt with heavy buckle."
"I am a BMX trick rider (by recreation, but I ride a lot) and I wanted a belt that was sturdy, held well, and didn't have a buckle that pinches or cuts. What interested me in this belt was the price, the buckle system, the material and the buckle itself - it has not disappointed me! After a week or so of breaking in, the "bulkiness" - that some have complained about - that the belt material makes on the buckle is gone and it lays flat when fastened. Also, I can see the practicality of survivalist stuff moreso with this belt than any other buckle system."
"This is a tough and versatile tactical belt."
"After it is on, it hold just fine, but it can be real challenging to get it snug if one is carrying several thousand emergency calories around the mid-section."
"It took some time to get used to putting this belt on, since it takes a bit more time than my last belt."
"I have a hard time fitting other belts through it, but this 5.11 belt is nice and thin and performs great."
"With all the hype about the 5.11 belts, I was disappointed with this purchase."
Best Hunting & Shooting Accessories
50 Channels with Up to 36-Mile range communication in open areas with little or no obstruction,120V Charger.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"One of the features that was very important to me and set Midland apart from most of the other radios was their Group call feature. When I got the radios, I noticed as I setup them up the same as my original 4 that the Group call feature was missing."
"I live out in the country and needed a way to communicate with the wife and children.. Up on arrival we charged the units for a complete 24-30 hrs."
"These work well for limited distance, about 1 to 2 miles.I haven.t tried them at a greater distance, but I'm happy with the clear reception, and especially for the price through Amazon. The print is hard to read, and the Quick Reference Chart is almost impossible to read without a magnifying glass."
"I'll use these in my RV to instruct the driver when parking and docking. Will also use them in the campground when I head down to the lake to fish."
"Do your homework.... you won't get 36+ mile range on any GMRS radio in real-world conditions."
"I tested them last summer between two villages in high mountains and they worked on about 3 km distance in the partially cloudy weather."
"They're not left in dirty toolbags or dropped on job sites. To their credit, they had me send them the radio and they replaced it. I paid shipping to them, but they paid shipping back to me. It IS broadcasting something because it gives out a very unusual feedback signal on my computer speakers but not the same feedback as every other radio we have. It seems like it's just decided to operate on a totally different frequency. FREQUENCY INFORMATION FOR THOSE THAT WANTED TO KNOW: For those that are curious about frequencies and channels, I figure I'll save you the hassle of looking it up and figuring it out. The following chart shows the Radio channel (the number on the on-screen LCD) along with the actual frequency of that channel, the common name for that channel (so you can set another standard radio to match it) and the broadcast power of the channels. Looking at the chart below, keep in mind the following things. Channel Freq Actual Ch Power. 1 462.5625 FRS1/GMRS 9 500mw. 2 462.5875 FRS2/GMRS 10 500mw. 3 462.6125 FRS3/GMRS 11 500mw. 4 462.6375 FRS4/GMRS 12 500mw. 5 462.6625 FRS5/GMRS 13 500mw. 6 462.6875 FRS6/GMRS 14 500mw. 7 462.7125 FRS7/GMRS 15 500mw. 8 467.5625 FRS8 500mw. 9 467.5875 FRS9 500mw. 10 467.6125 FRS10 500mw. 11 467.6375 FRS11 500mw. 12 467.6625 FRS12 500mw. 13 467.6875 FRS13 500mw. 14 467.7125 FRS14 500mw. 15 462.5500 GMRS 1 5w. 16 462.5750 GMRS 2 5w. 17 462.6000 GMRS 3 5w. 18 462.6250 GMRS 4 5w. 19 462.6500 GMRS 5 5w. 20 462.6750 GMRS 6 5w. 21 462.7000 GMRS 7 5w. 22 462.7250 GMRS 8 5w. 23 462.5625 GMRS 1 5w. 24 462.6125 GMRS 3 5w. 25 462.6625 GMRS 5 5w. 26 462.7125 GMRS 7 5w. 27 462.5500 GMRS 15 5w. 28 462.6000 GMRS 17 5w. 29 462.6500 GMRS 19 5w. 30 462.7000 GMRS 21 5w. 31 462.5875 GMRS 2 5w. 32 462.6375 GMRS 4 5w. 33 462.6875 GMRS 6 5w. 34 467.5625 FRS 8 5w. 35 467.6125 FRS 10 5w. 36 467.6625 FRS 12 5w. 37 467.7125 FRS 14 5w. 38 462.5750 GMRS 16 5w. 39 462.6250 GMRS 18 5w. 40 462.6750 GMRS 20 5w. 41 462.7250 GMRS 22 5w. 42 462.5625 GMRS 1 5w. 43 462.6125 GMRS 3 5w. 44 462.6625 GMRS 5 5w. 45 462.7125 GMRS 7 5w. 46 462.5500 GMRS 15 5w. 47 462.6000 GMRS 17 5w. 48 462.6500 GMRS 19 5w. 49 462.7000 GMRS 21 5w. 50 462.5875 GMRS 2 5w. Actual Power Experience: I live in the country. The radio is designed to recharge a rechargable ni-mh using it's "chg" jack (located under the mic cover on the right side.)."
Best Gun Safety
Offering a revolutionary design, the speed vault is equally as fast as it is discreet. Quick access Digital keypad.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The first was placed in a concealed spot so looks didn't matter but the second was going to be placed in a rather open area so the vault needed to blend."
"Just hold the Learn button for 3 seconds until the green light flashes and you hear a couple of beeps!!!"
"They are cheap and short and needs to be replaced if you want this vault to be really secure from burglary (check out my pics to see the screw provided its about 1/2" bite). Depending on where you are mounting it (night stand, computer desk, stud on the wall) the length of the screw you're going to use is going to vary obviously. Mine is currently mounted to the inside of my computer desk using 4 lag screws from Home Depot and one nut/bolt/washer combo (had to drill the hole on the plate myself). The only way a burglar is going to get access to that firearm is by breaking down the computer desk first, then taking the whole safe with him so he can pry it open later at his leisure. Another issue is the thumb screws provided (mounts the vault itself to the base plate), they are small as well and also a weak point."
"I attached it to my nightstand, so it is pretty well hidden between my nightstand and my bed, and it holds my SIG securely and safely."
"I have purchased 2 safes from Gunvault - the GVB 2000 and the SV 500 Manual. The 2000 Biometric as a safe place for my every day carry weapon and the SV Manual to keep another gun close to my nightstand. As a result, I believe the biometric safe is entirely unsafe - any child, including my own grandkids, out of curiosity, could place their finger on the fingerprint reader, and if they we lucky enough to touch the other release button, could have access to the safe's content. I completely regret my purchase, and want others to know that Gunvault's service is horrible, and from this reviewer's perspective - THE PRODUCTS I PURCHASED ARE UNSAFE for anyone to use to keep their firearm from someone that should not have access."
Best Game Tracking & Trail Monitoring
Whether you want to track a suspicious spouse, a teenagers vehicle, an elderly parent, or valuable equipment at your company, this tracker is the perfect choice. An available waterproof magnetic case lets you easily attach the GL300 to any vehicle or asset, and an available belt holster lets you easily track a person. Perfect for tracking vehicles, teens, spouses, elderly persons or assets.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This thing worked like a charm."
"Cons. - The website used for all tracking and reporting IS NOT HTTPS (secured using TLS / SSL); your logon and password are sent unencrypted for the tracking portal. - Your entire browsing session for the SpyTec Portal IS NOT HTTPS; anyone able to sniff your network traffic knows exactly what you are browsing while on the Portal. - The GPS seems to be off by up to about 30-40 feet on our unit; may lead to improper street address resolution. - The web portal seems to be geared to tracking "drivers," as if this product is only to be used for tracking vehicles. Pros. - The SpyTec web portal is well thought out in general. - The web portal can be accessed from any modern browser, not limiting you to a specific Android or iOS application, for example. - The service does allow you to define areas to be notified when the GPS leaves / returns to certain area. - It appears to be much more effective than bracelet GPS devices sold for children, especially in that it works to some extent inside buildings. - Mapping / Reporting is based on Google Maps, and that's pretty nice. Background: We purchased this unit to track our 3 year old child that suffers from an Autistic Spectrum Disorder."
"Device worked absolutely awesome."
"The greatest device on the market."
"If you have any thought that your partner is cheating, i highly recommend this product to give you peace of mind."
"Product is very good, just needs better satellite pin point position."
"This product is great and the customer service is the best I have ever experienced."
"Easiest product I've ever used."
Best Hunting Scents & Scent Eliminators
The strongest and most natural cover scent ever collected for the whitetail deer hunter. Deer Herd scent in a stick. No spills, leaks, or mess.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Quality produce that arrived in a sealed container."
"Awesome product."
"So So on Performance for overpriced cover scent ????"
"I'm getting into hunting and this is the most recommended calming scent by my successful friends (a taxidermist and a hating guide)."
"I'm 50 yrs old , I've bowhunted for 36 yrs , it takes a lot to impress me with all of the " Fast Money " products out there."
"Seemed to be a deer repellant rather than attractant."
Best Hunting & Tactical Knives & Tools
Our new key knife just might save the day, unless of course you lock it in the trunk. Black key handle is made of stainless steel that's shaped like a house key.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This little knife is really sharp, has a good locking mechanism, and a hefty metal build."
"I like having mine around and readily available for opening packages, cutting strings off clothing, or gettings those little plastic tags off of merchandise."
"My only complaint is to fold it back you can only grip it from the sides which is awkward to me."
"Awesome emergency knife with limitations of course."
"With the index and middle knuckles wrapped around each side of the head. For $5 SOG mades an alarmingly dangerous and easily-concealed self-defense weapon, especially if used by the right hands."
"Incredible quality, looks awesome, and an extremely high quality blade."
"Great little addition to my clip-on keychain."
"Love this little knife I’ve had it on my keys for about a year now and it’s still very sharp and in good condition."
Best Hunting & Shooting Eyewear & Hearing Protection
Includes 3.5 mm connection cord for MP3 players and scanners; includes 2 AAA batteries; automatic shut-off feature after 4 hours increases battery life; approx.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Most of my shooting is done at indoor ranges; and everyone knows that gunfire (or any loud noise) is more severe in an enclosed environment. In my set of Impact Pros, the volume needs to be cranked up almost to full maximum in order to attain a "normal" level of hearing, and it seems to me that there is also an unusually high amount of background hiss. As far as "cutting out" when there is a sharp spike in the noise level, though, the electronics in the Impact Pro are wonderful. If the unthinkable happens and I really do have to press that trigger one unfortunate night, I'd prefer to come out on the other side with my hearing still intact; but the other 'plus' about the (electronic) earmuffs that is often overlooked is the sound amplification. Howard Leight does not market these as "tactical" hearing protection, so it would be unfair of me to rate them as such. So would I recommend the Howard Leight Impact Pro earmuffs to my best friend or family members? Some misguided individuals will claim that the low profile makes them better suited for long gun use than the full size Impact Pro; i.e. that the low profile design doesn't interfere with their cheek weld. What I know for a fact, though, is that bigger guns make a bigger boom, and I'd much rather be wearing these Impact Pro muffs than the Impact Sport when I'm shooting a big-bore rifle/shotgun... or worse, when I'm standing NEXT TO a person shooting one at the indoor range! As a "graduation present", I bought her a pair of these Howard Leight Impact Pro earmuffs. :-) FYI: I also bought my daughter-in-law the ESS ICE NARO 2x Eyeshield Kit as part of the graduation present."
"I know that there are a lot of reviews about this item but I wanted to share my experience having purchased both the Impact Pro and the Impact Sport (R-025024) model Howard Leight by Honeywell R-02524 Impact Sport Sound Amplification Electronic Earmuff, Black. They look bulky and if they did not have the same brand name you would think that the Impact Pro is a much more inferior product than the Impact Sport. When you put the Impact Pro on and raise the volume all the way to high, the sounds are not louder than what you would hear without them while the Impact Sport amplify the sounds and you can hear better. They are also enormous compared to the Impact Sport (see attached photos) and they do not fold nicely as the Impact Sport do. I also find both the Impact Pro and the Impact Sport very comfortable and do not feel that I want to take them off after a couple of hours of wearing them but comfort varies from person to person and you may find them more or less comfortable than I do. In my opinion, the Impact Pro are made for the indoor shooting range and the Impact Sport are made for outdoor activities and would most likely be great for hunting because they amplify the sounds around you while they seal your ears from the gun shots as long as you are not shooting high caliber pistols of rifles."
"CONS: This set has poor sound reproduction, quite dull, so buying them for music is disappointing. On balance, for me (I don't listen to music while shooting), they are very good, and I appreciate the further noise reduction, their basic function. Will normally use the smaller, 22 db reduction units outdoors unless I know someone brought their "cannon", and these indoors."
Best Hunting Bags & Belts
Handgunner Backpack allows for hands free transportation to and from the range. Inside high density foam storage cradle slides in and out of the lower compartment.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Started the return process, and thought, maybe I can reconfigure the layout. Got a kitchen knife, sharpened it up, grabbed some carpet tape, and went for it."
"This bag has everything you could possibly want in a range bag. Since I know this an issue for some people I'm showing a S&W Bodyguard hammer less revolver that fits in to the bag as designed."
"The two zippers on the gun compartment locks to give you entry for a lock but it's very small but if you're looking to lock this, there are very few options for locks."
"I bought this a month ago."
"Fits my 2 cz's, my sig and the glock and all my range stuff I need to take with me."
"Purchased as gift for my husband."
"Fantastic bag."
"This is a great gun bag."
Best Hunting Game Handling
Opaque Vita-Save exterior helps block harmful light which destroys nutritional content of food being dehydrated. The hot air is forced horizontally across each individual tray, converging on the core for fast, even and nutritious drying.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I bought this dehydrator sort of like many people did: after reading the things you can do with it, I got all excited, thinking, "I'm going to dehydrate EVERYTHING and it's going to be amazing!!!" So far, I've used the dehydrator to make a couple of batches of each of: - Apple chips (thin apple slices soaked for a few hours in a combo of lemon juice and cranberry juice, then dried). - beef jerky (this dehydrator comes with a starter park for jerky, plus I made my own marinade the next time). - chicken jerky. - bacon bits (the ends and "bad cuts" of my own home-cured, smoked bacon, finely chopped, cooked, and then dehydrated. The temperature can be dialed in from 95ºF to 160ºF as printed on the top (remember that problem I mentioned? Well, I have tested the actual running temperature of the dehydrator against the printed values on the dial, and they're not even close. I used several methods to determine the temperature: 1) A Mastercool Digital Infrared Thermometer pointed directly into an exhaust vent (see photo) with the dial set to the maximum 160ºF. 4) A digital metal probe thermometer (Lavatools Thermowand) inserted into both the upper and lower exhaust ports. In all cases (except #3, which responded too slowly) I was able to see the lower temperature at which the heater kicked on, as well as the upper temperature at which the heater turned off (in theory, this would be right around the number printed on the dial). - At the 135ºF setting on the dehydrator, the actual temperature maxed out at around 120ºF, at which point the heater turned off and the temperature dropped slowly until the heater came back on. - At the 160ºF setting (maximum), it was the same story but with an actual temperature topping out at around 135ºF. What concerns me is this unit's suitability for jerky -- the minimum recommended temperature for any meat is 160ºF when making jerky. I'm not too terribly concerned about the beef jerky because I routinely eat beef at a much lower temperature than that (though it does make a good case for refrigerating the jerky in this case), but the chicken jerky could have gone pretty badly!"
"The 3rd reason I love this dehydrator is simple, it produces the best tasting dehydrated foods I've ever had, I'm and avid outdoorsman and have dehydrated everything from deer to turkey, family friends insist I start selling the jerky made with this product. With all that being said, if you have a dehydrator that is getting old/malfunctioning or just want to start making your own dehydrated foods, this product is for you, don't pass this one up, you will not be dissatisfied with your purchase."
"First, lets talk about performance: Only in a few ocasions I could dry something with less than 12 hours using a moderate temperature and thin slices. But a 4,5 or 4,7 stars would be more fair, since this dehydrator has a lot of good points and we live in a very humid area, in the sea coast. I think if you are willing to put some peppers in a dehydrator, you should use very low temperatures, those used to dry herbs and other fragile stuff. I can not believe some people say this dehydrator makes some undesirable noise to the point that they need to put them in a room far from their bedroom otherwise they couldn't sleep! The gray and white marble finish fits incredibly well in any room, like it's camouflaged, hard to explain. Dehydrated fruits leave virtually no residue, they stick very lightly to the trays and can be easily pulled out. Not a single banana or any other fruit like apples got stuck in the trays to the point that they couldnt be removed easily with the fingers, and entire, not in fragments. (Room temperature: 28 Celsius) With 9 trays full of fruits: 1st hour: 650 Watts (average). Explanation: the first hours take more power because the machine is heating the trays so the thermostat rarely turns off. After a few hours, the thermostat only activates ocasionally to refresh the temperature, since the trays are already heated and only need a maintenance to keep the warm air flow. When the electric resistance turns off, the measure of wattage reads 28 watts, that's the power consumption of the fan (negligible). I will update this review if anything unexpected occurs, or if I have any important thing to add, like new food experiences, et cetera. To finish this review, I'd like to apologize for my awful English, I had a hard time writting this because I am not a native speaker, so tell me if something sounds odd or particularly unusual, I can clarify your questions in the comments section."
Best Hunting Dog Equipment
The 1900S features a 3/4-mile range that allows you to cover more distance when training demands it and 2-hour rapid charge batteries to get you up and running in the shortest amount of time possible. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Read some books or watch many trainer videos acclaimed and accomplished trainers or even go to the many dog training schools and learn hands on."
"Our husky (my second, his first) has learned proper boundaries with a lot of formal school and training; we only use her collar for off leash re-call or to reinforce correcting negative behavior (jumping into the planter, digging)."
"Luckily we don't have to use it much, as our dog is a fast learner when it comes to unwanted behavior."
"I have a 11 month old pitbull and I needed to train her because she was getting too big and strong so fast."
"Our dog spends a lot of time in the water and it's absolutely as promised with the water proof aspect."
"Working great for us to train our dog to not jump over a very high wall."
"I have a pit bull and after working with a trainer for 4 weeks, it was clear that I needed an electronic collar."
"Excellent product to train your pet."
Best Hunting Apparel
Featuring double pleat back for ease of movement and contrasting corduroy lined collar and cuffs for a great look and lasting durability. Purchase from Amazon seller Legendary Whitetails to ensure you receive an authentic Legendary Whitetails branded product Contrasting corduroy lined collar and cuffs Great look and lasting durability Left chest pocket with pencil slot and button closure Double pleat back for ease of movement and adjustable cuffs. Purchase from Amazon seller Legendary Whitetails to ensure you receive an authentic Legendary Whitetails branded product.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This shirt was perfect in XL for me.This shirt fits perfectly."
"I decided to keep it because I desperately wanted to fill out my flannel collection, and it's ok for flannel shirts to be a bit boxy; after a few months I eventually brought it to my tailor to bring it in, and it fits better (although I didn't have him adjust the arms, so they are a bit loose compared to the rest of the shirt), but that added $20 to the total price of the shirt, which is significant in something of this price bracket."
"The colors do not fade (washed about 10 times so far), but I have only washed them in cold water. If you remove from the dryer promptly, they do not wrinkle to the point they need ironing."
"It's a good work shirt or knock around shirt that if it tears or gets messed up, you won't care too much."
"I normally wear a large, reviews said these run a bit big, and they do."
"Somewhat small usually I wear a large but a large was somewhat tight-fitting on me so I got an XL."
"I love flannels and have a lot but the Legendary Whitetail brand is by far the best fitting flannels I have ever worn."
"The material in my shirt just has more of the red lines and when taking a photo it makes the light brown appear much brighter. Only issue I’ve had is Amazon sending me used clothing with hair and cigarette smoke as new."
Best Hunting Game Calls
The highly popular ICOtec GC300 is efficient, durable, easy to operate, loud and extremely affordable. Coyote Female. Coyote Yip/Howl. Coyote Male. Crow Baby Distress. Raccoon Pup Distress. Woodpecker Distress. Bobcat Adult. Cottontail Distress. Coyote Pup Distress. Fawn Distress. Gray Fox Distress. Jack Rabbit Distress. Here is the manufacturers link that proves that the above is in fact correct: http://icotec.com/products/electronic-game-callers/gc-300-electronic-game-caller/. Loaded with features: This product features a 300-yard remote control range that does not require line of sight. Works several animals: Cottontail Distress, Jack Rabbit Distress, Coyote Pup Distress, Fawn Distress, Woodpecker Distress, Crow Distress, Raccoon Pup Distress, Gray Fox Distress, Coyote Female, Coyote Male, Coyote Yip/Howl, and Bobcat Adult.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Wow, very real sounds, and extremely loud."
"At this point, though, I'm satisfied with what I paid and feel that the product is advertised and priced fairly."
"this is one powerful unit."
"I have only been out hunting with it one time, and didn't call up any coyotes, so can't say I have been successful with this unit."
"Haven't called up the bobcat we're after yet, but called up an owl and two fox!"
"Great call, good distance with remote."
"Works great."