Best From HiLux Optics Podcasts (2024)

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The Long Life of the M40 Rifle 18:18

1+ y ago18:18

18:18

The M40. A revered name with few variations throughout history - the M40, M40A1, M40A3, M40A5. In the fifty years since its inception, the Marines’ update to the Remington 700 system has stood the test of time with its durability, simplicity, and hard-hitting rounds. The goal, as with most long-range platforms, is a consistent first-round hit. That…

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Competition Mindset - Interviews from Camp Perry's CMP National Matches 11:22

2y ago11:22

11:22

Getting ready for a match? Trying to get over a bad shot at the last one? Open an ear and listen to advice from shooters at the National Matches, held each summer at Camp Perry. While everyone has their own spin on it, everyone agreed on something: The next shot is the one that matters. The last one already happened and can't be changed, so don't b…

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The Long History of the 1903 Rifle 37:25

2y ago37:25

37:25

The 1903 is a rifle. Chambered in .30-06 (‘thirty ought six’), it’s made of wood, metal, and a firm butt plate and weighs a bit over 8 ½ lbs. It’s a bolt action rifle that has been around since (you guessed it) 1903. Originally named the “United States Rifle, Caliber .30-06, Model 1903”, it’s now colloquially (and officially) named the “Springfield…

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The Mann Accuracy Device 5:07

2y ago5:07

5:07

For most of the shots you take with a rifle, you, the ‘squishy human component,’ are responsible for much of the lost accuracy. The rifle and ammunition have their own inherent precision, and their own chance of sending a shot wide. Normally, though, your positioning, trigger pull, timing, and a whole host of other factors are responsible for sendi…

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(Almost) Olympic Pistol Dueling 10:16

2y ago10:16

10:16

Believe it or not, there was a time when two competitors would do their best to shoot each other as quickly as possible to win a medal. Let’s find out more. I’d like you to travel back in time to 1908. The Olympics are being held in London, and the demonstration of a potential new sport is taking place. Off on the field meant for a later display of…

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Early Reflex Sights 9:54

2y ago9:54

9:54

This story starts with a question, as some stories do. Today’s question is simple: If you saw a photo of someone using a reflex sight in the year 1900, would you think they were a time traveler? Before looking into the history of red dots, I certainly would have. The story starts with Howard Grubb, a son born into an already-prominent telescope fam…

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A Collection of Strange and Exciting Stories 9:33

2+ y ago9:33

9:33

When I do research for episodes and articles, I like to dig into the original source material. Newspapers, journals, photographs, anything from the time period I happen to be looking into. Every so often, I’ll come across an old article that seems far too interesting to just leave behind. I’ve gathered up a few segments here that never made it into…

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The Early Chronograph - Pendulums, Paper, and String 14:01

2+ y ago14:01

14:01

When you hear the word chronograph, what do you picture? Do you see a watch, hung on a chain in someone’s pocket? I do too. But for the purposes of this story, we’d both be wrong. I’m here to talk about the kind of chronograph used to judge bullet velocity. Still, for the purposes of this story, time, distance, and velocity are all important… so we…

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Lewis and Clark and a Mysterious Air Rifle 10:08

2+ y ago10:08

10:08

Once upon a time, a peculiar gun worked its way westward on a journey of exploration and discovery. It didn’t kill a single person, but still proved its worth in safeguarding and hunting for its owners. But enough euphemism and allusion - The owners were Lewis and Clark, and the rifle was a Girandoni Air Rifle. Yes, you heard that right. The Lewis …

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Rubber Recoil Pads for Sore Shouldered Shooters 13:49

2+ y ago13:49

13:49

The 20X Malcolm scope is here. I have been waiting for this - and I finally get to put one on my rifle and take it out to the range. It comes equipped with the competition mounts featured on our 8X Gen ii, along with a completely redesigned scope tube. We’re talking more length, a bigger objective, and a parallax adjustment reminiscent of the old U…

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Vaudeville Rifle Trick Shots - Oakley and more 15:37

2+ y ago15:37

15:37

Oakley. I’m not talking sunglasses here. I’m talking Wild West legend Annie Oakley, famous for being able to shoot a lot of things very quickly, without missing too many shots. She was a nationally-renowned trick shooter, firing her rifle upside down and backwards dozens of times in succession, in the days when hearing protection was only just inve…

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Shooting Two Miles in the 1800s 12:13

2+ y ago12:13

12:13

Imagine, if you will, two miles of sandy beach. At one end is you, with a selection of rifles featuring prototype cartridges and heavyweight bullets. At the far end is your target, up to 3200 yards away. The target is made of wood, layered in one-inch thick sections. The goal is to test bullet penetration at great distance, which now means you have…

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Revolutionary Sniping of the 18th Century 7:36

2+ y ago7:36

7:36

The California DA George Gascon sent letters to credit card companies this week, urging them to block payments for ghost guns. I’ll read directly from their definition: “Ghost guns are firearms kits sold mostly on the internet for approximately $350 to $500. The set of tools that arrives by mail can be assembled into a working firearm.” I believe t…

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An Early History of Rifle Scopes, 1776-1930 20:57

2+ y ago20:57

20:57

Shot show was a delight. It was great having the chance to meet so many people and take a look at some of the wonderful new equipment coming out this year. I have to tip my hat off to our neighbors at SWORD Defense Systems, who had great fun showing off their robotic dog. I’ll have you know there was much discussion of the Terminator franchise foll…

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International Arms during the American Civil War 7:08

2+ y ago7:08

7:08

Shot show begins in less than a week. We’ll be in booth 15056. Make sure to stop by if you’re going to the show - or keep an eye on our Instagram for live video from the ground floor. If it’s anything like a few years ago, it’s going to be wild. If you’ve got a chance to stop by YouTube, be sure to check out HR Funk’s latest epic hit, under the tit…

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From Telescopes to Rifle Scopes - An Early History 7:22

2+ y ago7:22

7:22

CMP has announced the dates of the National Matches at Camp Perry. As I’m sure you can expect, the matches are in the middle of summer when humidity is simply astounding. Remember to bring plenty of water and a change of clothes. If last year is any example, I’ll be planning for rain too. The Marine Corps League El Toro Detachment 017 (@mcas017) sh…

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Wild West Quick Draw Duels - How Real Were They? 9:15

2+ y ago9:15

9:15

We’ll be at Shot Show, now less than a month away. Booth number 15056. Stop on by to take a peek at our latest creations, including new Malcolm scopes, our latest modern long-range options, and even our new spotting scope. We’ll be there all week. I’ll also invite you to check out some of Ohio Hammer and Lever’s latest posts on instagram. A long-ti…

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The Long Life of the M40 Rifle 18:18

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Competition Mindset - Interviews from Camp Perry's CMP National Matches 11:22

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The Long History of the 1903 Rifle 37:25

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The Mann Accuracy Device 5:07

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(Almost) Olympic Pistol Dueling 10:16

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Early Reflex Sights 9:54

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A Collection of Strange and Exciting Stories 9:33

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The Early Chronograph - Pendulums, Paper, and String 14:01

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Lewis and Clark and a Mysterious Air Rifle 10:08

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Rubber Recoil Pads for Sore Shouldered Shooters 13:49

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Vaudeville Rifle Trick Shots - Oakley and more 15:37

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Shooting Two Miles in the 1800s 12:13

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Revolutionary Sniping of the 18th Century 7:36

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An Early History of Rifle Scopes, 1776-1930 20:57

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International Arms during the American Civil War 7:08

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From Telescopes to Rifle Scopes - An Early History 7:22

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Wild West Quick Draw Duels - How Real Were They? 9:15

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