With the right setup, you can repurpose a Howa 1500 from a mediocre hunting rifle to a capable long range precision rifle. This rifle was purchased as a gift for my brother, and was gifted back to me a few years ago. I have since then stripped it from its hogue rubber stock and installed…
Author: Achilles @ Another Firearm Blog
SAI MK 2.0 AR-15
So far a few hiccups on the SAI 2.0. I found a large patch of rust on the barrel underneath the handguard when I received the rifle. I was expecting the receiver with forward assist as per the photos I was shown by the sales person a while back. Not a deal break but not…
Howa 1500 with a Vortex Strike Eagle 5-25
I have just made the switch from my PST Gen-2 5-25 to a Vortex Strike Eagle 5-25 x 56. While many would consider this a downgrade, I beg to differ. It has a larger objective lens, thicker scope tube that provides more adjustment, lockable turrets that the PST Gen-2 lacks, and it looks way cooler….
Vortex PST Gen-2 5-25 vs. Strike Eagle 5-25 [Best riflescope for the money]
For Years, the Vortex PST line of riflescopes has been the go-to riflescope for many long-range shooters. I have personally been shooting the PST range of riflescopes since the first generation of PST’s were released and have considered them the absolute best value for money until now. Vortex recently released the Strike Eagle 5-25 x…
Is it legal to fire a warning shot in South Africa?
I recently read an article about warning shots in South Africa. I was shocked at some of the advice given by police officials. One police officer made a blanket statement to an online newspaper that South Africans can fire warning shots at robbers. In my opinion, that statement is way too general. It can easily…
Vortex PST Gen-2 vs Strike Eagle 5-25 at night
On the left, we have the Vortex Viper PST Gen-2 5-25 x 50 Riflescope at 10x at night and on the right, we have the Vortex Strike Eagle 5-25 x 56 at the same magnification at night. It is incredibly hard to tell the difference between the two, even while looking through the scopes side…
Flying with a handgun within South Africa
Personally, I am a staunch believer in carrying a firearm every day, wherever I go, it’s just part of my culture and belief system. Unfortunately, I also love to travel, and this presents an obvious problem for people like me. Can I fly with my handgun in South Africa? According to SAA’s website, you can…
Howa 1500 Oryx Chassis with a Vortex PST Gen 2 Rifle Scope
A Howa 1500 with a heavy barrel makes a great foundation for a precision rifle build. Drop that into an Oryx Chassis and you have yourself an affordable and capable rifle. With the TriClawps shooting saddle, you can shoot from a multitude of positions including standing. #oryxchassis #howa1500 #howarifles #vortexoptics #precisionrifle #longrangeshooting #triclawps #howaoryx #sniper…
Concealed Carry in South Africa – Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 9mm
I have been carrying a full-sized handgun ever since I got my first handgun at 21, but 2020 marked the year I decided to join the subcompact 9mm club and purchased a Smith and Wesson M&P Shield in 9mm. I also purchased the T-Rex Arms side car appendix Kydex holster, making the the most discreet…
Can you shoot an intruder in South Africa?
South Africa has one of the highest home invasion rates. In fact, South Africa has the 11th highest burglary rate in the world. This means the chances of your house getting broken into is relatively high. This poses an interesting question for firearm owners in South Africa – Can you shoot an intruder in South Africa? In…