It’ll prove even more capable when outfitted with one of the RAW HM1000X chassis that we sell here at Anarchy Outdoors. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. Here’s what you should know.

Why the RAW HM1000X Is a Game Changer

There are so many features of the RAW HM1000X air gun that it’s hard to pick one to start with, but here are just a few of the things that make this an excellent air rifle: 

• It’s available in three calibers, .22, .25, and .30, suitable for everything from long-range target shooting to hunting small game and even medium to large game in the larger caliber. This platform offers unmatched versatility. 
• Each airgun is made with a hand-lapped, polygonal-rifled Lothar Walther barrel that delivers exceptional accuracy even at extreme ranges. 
• These air rifles are equipped with high-pressure regulators that ensure exceptional consistency from shot to shot. 
• These air guns are equipped with extended carbon fiber air cylinders that offer a high shot count per fill, delivering expanded capacity. 
• A 2-stage adjustable match-grade trigger is crisp, consistent, and helps deliver precise shot placement. 
• These air rifles are equipped with smooth side-lever actions that enable quick, fluid cycling for rapid follow up shots with effectively no interruption to the sight picture. 
• A Picatinny rail system over the rifle is prepared for high-powered optics demanded for long-distance shooting disciplines. 

In short, these air guns are optimized not just for long-range precision shooting, a discipline that’s often reserved for rimfire and centerfire rifles, but in appropriate calibers, such as .25 and .30, they’re effective for pursuing both pest control and hunting medium game, where legal. 

In addition, they offer the following: 

• These air guns are bedded into CNC-machined aluminum chassis that offer excellent stability and rigidity along with numerous attachment points for unrivalled expandability. 

The latter observation brings us to our next point: how you can upgrade one of these airguns with a RAW HM1000X chassis from our collection, which is even better than the stock aluminum chassis. 

Why to Upgrade with One of Our RAW HM1000X Competition Chassis

While the CNC-machined aluminum chassis that comes with the RAW HM1000X is itself a work of art, if you upgrade to one of our RAW HM1000X competition chassis, you’ll take the performance of these RAW air guns up a notch, if that’s even possible. Here’s what they offer: 

• Extremely strong construction. These RAW HM1000X chassis are made entirely from aluminum, and offer high strength, high rigidity, and require minimal maintenance. They are also very lightweight. 
• A fully ambidextrous design. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a righty or a southpaw, these chassis are designed to perform just the same. They offer excellent comfort and ergonomics and peerless accessibility regardless of your preferences. 
• This RAW HM1000X chassis also sports full-length integrated ARCA rails as well as multiple M-LOK slots along both sides of the chassis. This gives you the flexibility to expand your air gun with a wide range of shooting attachments. 
• This chassis is outfitted with an Anarchy Outdoors Omega Precision Rifle Grip that is designed to improve comfort and reduce fatigue. 
• This chassis is compatible with a wide range of aftermarket buttstocks so you can adjust the rifle to your preferences for a perfect fit. 
• For night hunters that utilize thermal optics, this RAW HM1000X chassis also supports up to two Night Vision Bridges, giving you the flexibility to adapt your air gun platform to night hunting pursuits. 
• Customizing the air gun platform is easy since this chassis is available in 4 different colors, graphite black, gunmetal grey, flat dark earth, and raw aluminum. 

In short, this RAW HM1000X chassis will give you the flexibility to expand your air gun with a variety of different shooting attachments while offering you an ergonomic platform that will let you shoot, fatigue-free, for longer. It’s also optimized for long-range shooting, further adding value to the platform. 

To Learn More About This RAW HM1000X Chassis

Accessible, fully ambidextrous, and endlessly expandable, this RAW HM1000X chassis gives you the ability and flexibility to customize your air rifle in a nearly endless number of ways. 

It is strong, modular, and optimized for long-range shooting disciplines as well as sporting applications including pest control and small and medium game hunting. If there is one way to upgrade your RAW HM1000X, this is it. 

For more information on this RAW air gun chassis, or if you have specific questions about compatibility, expandability, or anything else, get in touch with us directly and we will be more than happy to help. 

But could the rifle be better? As with literally any firearm platform, the answer is a resounding yes, especially on a lever-action that’s as (if you can excuse it) basic, even dated, as this one. 

One of the best upgrades you can make is with a Marlin rifle stock replacement, specifically the WOOX Bravado stock and handguard kit that is expressly compatible with Marlin rifles (not just this one). 

If you want to take your 336 to the next level, this WOOX stock is likely the best upgrade you can make. Here’s why. 

Improved Fit and Ergonomics

Not that there’s anything wrong with the beautiful hardwood stock that comes with the 336 from the factory, but it could also be way better than it is. 

The WOOX stock and forend represent a considerable upgrade that benefits not just ergonomics and fit, but does so without adversely impacting aesthetics. 

This WOOX stock and forend kit is a hybrid stock made of an artistic fusion of metal hardware and beautiful polished walnut. In fact, it lacks little in terms of aesthetics when compared to the factory original stock. Depending on whom you ask it might even be called better. 

The ergonomics are on par with if not better than the original stock, also, which is a huge consideration. It sports a modern pistol grip with attractive checkering that offers a solid grip and which reduces fatigue, enabling greater accuracy during longer periods at the range or in the field.

And on top of that, the stock is also equipped with a microcell recoil pad that helps absorb recoil, further reducing the impact of fatigue. Flared rear and front ends to the handguard also improve comfort, grip and control as well. 

Both the stock and the recoil pad are ultralight, keeping weight to a minimum, which helps keep the rifle platform light overall, which in its turn reduces fatigue as well, whether you’re carrying or shooting. 

Adjustability 

This is arguably the most important selling point of this WOOX stock for Marlin rifles, specifically for the 336. 

Beautiful as the original 336 stock is from the factory, it really offers nothing in the way of adjustability to the shooter. The comb is fixed, and as for length of pull, the best thing you can do is add a butt pad onto the stock to increase it a little bit. Neither really offers much flexibility. 

The WOOX Bravado offers much more in the way of adjustability to the shooter which will translate to improved handling as well as greater accuracy, with training.

This WOOX stock is fully adjustable thanks to its ability to accept LOP spacers (which are sold separately) in addition to a fully adjustable comb which lets you tailor comb height and eye relief. 

There are few other stocks out there, and none for Marlin rifles, that offer this level of adjustability, giving you the flexibility to cultivate a much more personalized fit between you and the rifle. 

Expandability 

Lastly, if there is one thing to call out as a deficiency of the factory Marlin 336 stock, it’s the fact that it has basically no attachment points beyond its two sling studs. 

The WOOX Bravado, as a Marlin rifle stock upgrade, offers much more. Not only are there M-LOK slots on the right side of the stock itself, there are several M-LOK slots along both sides of the forend. 

The M-LOK slots on the forend completely overhaul the expandability of the rifle by adding attachments points that otherwise would not be there, giving you the flexibility to attach a sling on the side of the forend rather than under it, so that the rifle carries flat against your back, or else other attachments.

These M-LOK slots also give you the flexibility to add other attachments to the rifle, improving its suitability as either a competitive or defensive platform, such as lights and lasers. Ultimately, this Marlin 336 stock replacement offers considerable flexibility when it comes to upgrading the rifle with attachments, rounding out its value. 

Explore Marlin Rifle Stock Upgrades Here 

Want to learn more about how this WOOX stock can overhaul the performance and customizability of your favorite lever action rifle? You can check it out in detail on our website, but if you have any questions, get in touch with us directly and we will be more than happy to answer any questions you have.

There are three main types of bipod feet that the brand offers, which will be covered here, as well as their applicable use cases. 

Rubber Feet

Atlas bipods typically come with rubber feet as a pre-set standard. Nonetheless, they are highly versatile and utilitarian on a wide range of different substrates. 

These are your premier bipod feet if your shooting substrate or platform is not dirt. They’re ideal for benches and also suitable for hard finished surfaces like concrete, cement, asphalt, brick, wood, and other barriers. They also offer a non-slip grip on these surfaces, and moreover, won’t scratch delicate surfaces like wood. 

That being the case, these rubber rifle bipod feet can also be used on wood found in the wild, such as downed trees. While rubber feet aren’t ideal on soft earth, they can be used relatively effectively on sand, dirt, mud, grass and elsewhere, if there is no other option.

Note also that Atlas sells replacement rubber feet for their bipods, so you can easily replace them if the feet wear prematurely. 

These rubber bipod feet install easily thanks to the integral steel plunger. They are compatible with V8, PSR, CAL, and CKYE-Pod models, but they are not compatible with Harris bipods. 

Spike Feet

In addition to its standard rubber bipod feet, Atlas bipods are also configurable with easy-to-install spike feet. 

Spike feet (or more properly, Atlas Raider Cleat Feet) are made from one piece of 303 stainless steel bar stock. They are exceptionally strong and corrosion resistant and will tolerate harsh conditions in the field. 

More important is their versatility with respect to the types of terrain on which they are suitable. They’re great on hard earth as well as on stone, (though rubber feet are good for this as well) and are also effective on all surfaces that require a little bit of pointed traction. This includes wood, but note that the feet will scratch soft surfaces. They’re also highly effective on ice and hard snow. They can be effective on soft earth as well since, despite the fact that the point will sink in, the flange at the base of the foot will help stabilize the bipod. In short, they’re effective on a wide range of surfaces and terrains. 

Like the rubber feet compatible with Atlas bipods, these Raider Cleat Feet are easy to install thanks to the integral stainless steel plunger and are specifically designed for compatibility with Atlas V8, PSR and CAL bipods. 

Ski Feet

Select Atlas bipods are also configurable with ski feet, which feature a completely articulated and smooth foot which can be slid on smooth surfaces to adjust the rifle. These ski feet are suitable on soft earth, snow and finished surfaces (like benches) where a wider, flatter base is necessary to stabilize the rifle. 

They can also be effective on grass and on smooth, soft surfaces where other feet (like spiked feet or even rubber feet) might sink in too far. 

Like the other Atlas bipod feet mentioned here, they are easy to install with compatible models, and will work with V8, PSR and CAL models.

What Else Atlas Bipods Offer

While configurability with different types of feet suitable with a wide range of different surfaces and substrates is one of the key drivers of value and performance in Atlas bipods, there is more that drives value in them as well. 

Models like the Gen 2 CAL (for “Cant and Lock”) bipod sport lightweight yet rugged construction from lightweight yet strong anodized 6061-T6 aluminum with stainless steel components and are adjustable for both cant and height. 

These Atlas bipods are also adjustable with 5 leg positions and can be customized with optional leg extensions. In addition, they are compatible with ARCA and select lever mounts, as well as BT19 and BT21 spigots. 

Highly adjustable, easy to mount, practical on a wide range of surfaces and in varied conditions, and made from extremely durable yet lightweight and corrosion resistant alloys, Atlas bipods are among the most valuable and versatile rifle bipods in the industry, bar none. They are highly utilitarian for hunters, competitive shooters, and others committed to the shooting sports, regardless of discipline. 

Shop Atlas Bipods Here 

If you need a new rifle bipod, shop our collection here. In addition to Atlas bipods, we also represent other top brands such as MDT bipods. Explore our collection to find a bipod for your favorite rifle and if you have any questions about features, specification, or mounting, get in touch with us and we will help.

Here’s just about everything you should know from a high level about this MDT bipod. 

• It’s built like a tank. The MDT Mountain Bipod features construction from a combination of 7075-T5 aluminum and titanium along with carbon fiber. These two metal alloys are extremely lightweight and strong while offering considerably better corrosion resistance than steel. As for carbon fiber it is also remarkably lightweight yet strong. This MDT bipod is well-positioned to stand up to grueling conditions in the harshest environments, just like you. Accept nothing less on your backcountry hunts. 

• It’s lightweight, yet tough. Despite its extremely robust construction from premium materials, this MDT bipod tips the scales at a mere 5.6 ounces, less than half a pound. Considering its general durability it’s remarkable that it weighs as little as it is, and it will add almost nothing to your overall outfit, all things considered. That will enable you to carry more gear elsewhere, with less fatigue. 

• It’s highly adjustable. Some rifle bipods are considerably more adjustable than others, and this MDT bipod is one of the best of the best. The leg height is adjustable between 2.7” and 15.8” so you can shoot from a wide range of different heights, depending on conditions as well as what your target is. In addition, this MDT bipod offers a 180° cant range, so you can create level shooting conditions effectively regardless of your shooting base or substrate, for consistent, pinpoint shot placement no matter where you are, or where you’re shooting from. 

• It supports high-recoil calibers. Some rifle bipods are tougher than others, this one is a leader, and is rated to handle calibers as hard-hitting as .300 PRC, expanding its utility and reliability in the field. It’s not just physically tough, it’s capable of withstanding hard use and recoil.

• It features wide-splay legs. The wider you can splay the legs of a rifle bipod, the more stable the platform will be, especially in unforgiving conditions or on soft or uneven ground. The MDT Mountain Bipod’s legs can splay way out and since they are adjustable to 15.8”, you’ll get the clearance you need no matter what the ground is like. 

• This MDT bipod mounts easily. Unlike many other bipods, this MDT bipod is compatible with either Picatinny or ARCA mounts, offering expanded interface compatibility. It is not limited like so many other rifle bipods to only one style of mounts. 

• It supports toolless tension adjustments. This MDT bipod offers smooth cant and tension adjustments without the need for tools, enabling you much greater flexibility in the field without the need to add weight to your loadout. It is much more shooter friendly and a lighter overall solution. This design frees you from the onerous requirement to carry additional tools in the field, making it much more versatile and practical for backcountry hunters. 

• Conquer any terrain with your choice of feet. Another huge selling point of this MDT bipod is that it is configurable with several different types of feet. Its all-terrain feet are spiked and can be used on a remarkably wide range of substrates, including sand, gravel, rock, soil, and even wood, as the feet will bite into and secure on nearly any surface. It is also compatible with rubber felt feet as well as sticky feet, so if you’d prefer something a little more versatile for shooting on smoother or semi-finished surfaces, such as concrete or a benchrest, you have options there as well. The versatility of this bipod with respect to your choice of bipod feet is just another attribute that makes it exceptionally modular and capable of supporting such a wide range of shooting disciplines. 

• It supports a wide range of disciplines. It’s obvious that this MDT bipod supports mountain hunting and backcountry hunting, among other similar sporting pursuits, as it is lightweight, highly adjustable, can withstand harsh environments, and allows for toolless adjustments.  But, in addition to these, this MDT bipod also supports a wide range of other disciplines, such as competition and long-range shooting, as well as other tactical applications.  This MDT bipod also happens to be ideal for lightweight rifle builds where every ounce matters and must be accounted for. If you’re building out the specifications for a very lightweight rifle, such as one that will be used for biathlon shooting, this is an excellent bipod. 

All in all, adding a rifle bipod like this to your rifle will offer you the flexibility to shoot comfortably and accurately from nearly any position regardless of where you are or what the conditions are.

Explore This and Other MDT Bipods in Greater Detail

Not sure if this MDT bipod, or some other, is the best choice for your rifle? You can learn more here on our website or get in touch with us directly at 833-980-0333 and we will help you find what you need. 
Also, while you’re here, check out some of the other rifle bipods we carry from top brands, including Atlas bipods and others in addition to our collection of MDT bipods.

There are considerations to be made for all of these, and this post will take a closer look at two types of muzzleloader bullets that are superior by design, which are Hornady Bore Driver ELD-X and Thor muzzleloader bullets. 

Here’s what you need to know about each, starting with what the main problem is with patched round balls in the first place. 

The Problem of Patched Round Balls

You can shoot patched round balls out of your in-line muzzleloader if you want, and they will get the job done, that is, at a certain range. 

While patched round balls are the traditional option, and while they are easy to load and considerably more affordable than full-bore, copper bullets, there are some serious drawbacks that should be addressed. 

The main issue, despite the relative advantages of patched round balls, is one of accuracy, which limits the range. 

The ballistic coefficient of a patched round ball is abysmally bad, which means a ball will shed energy very quickly the second it leaves the muzzle. 

This limits ethical range to a few hundred yards at most, and most hunters likely wouldn’t take a shot with a rifle and a patched round ball beyond 100, but that may have something to do with a bigger concern: accuracy. 

The low ballistic coefficient of a patched round ball limits the stability that can be imparted through rifling and spin. At close ranges a rifle shooting a patched ball can be a tack driver, but beyond 100 yards, typically the ball will roll and yaw, seriously missing the mark. 

While it might still be relatively accurate, “relatively” is not good enough when an ethical hunter’s quarry is on the line. No hunter wants to take a bad shot, and beyond 100 yards with a patched round ball it will be a bit of a crapshoot no matter what you do. 

Which is exactly why spitzer bullets are better. They are more accurate, deliver a greater effective range, and offer some other benefits that will be covered here. 

Hornady Bore Driver ELD-X 

First let’s put Hornady Bore Driver ELD-X muzzleloader bullets under the spotlight. These spitzer muzzleloader bullets are among the best in the industry for several reasons. 

One is that they are easy to load, with the right jag. They seat quickly, and because there is no sabot, it’s harder to mess up the orientation of the bullet as you drive it home. This is, again, provided you use the proper jag. 

Another massive advantage to Hornady Bore Driver ELD-X muzzleloader bullets is that they feature a performance-enhancing base, with a polymer post that fits into the bottom of the bullet and which expands as pressure builds behind it. 

This base expands into and engages the rifling, creating a superior gas seal that not only delivers higher muzzle velocity and therefore power, but more consistent engagement with the rifling, for a more accurate bullet. 

On top of that, Hornady Bore Driver ELD-X muzzleloader bullets are designed to retain weight on impact for better penetration, as well as to dump their energy effectively. 

The “InterLock Ring” and copper alloy jacket of these muzzleloader bullets deliver deep penetration while retaining bullet weight, helping to prevent fragmentation even as the bullet expands. 

On that note, Hornady Bore Driver ELD-X muzzleloader bullets also sport a polymer tip that drives into the lead bullet core on impact like a wedge, resulting in rapid and devastating yet controlled expansion for efficient, lethal energy transfer. 

Thor Muzzleloader Bullets 

Thor muzzleloader bullets, like Hornady Bore Driver ELD-X bullets, offer some serious performance-boosting attributes that make them a superior option for muzzleloader hunting. 

Like Hornady Bore Driver ELD-X bullets, Thor muzzleloader bullets are a better option because these are full-bore bullets. They don’t require a patch or a sabot to fill the bore, create a gas seal, and engage the rifling. 

Thor muzzleloader bullets also feature a base that expands when fired, in this case a hollow base that expands, creating a solid gas seal and engaging the rifling. Like Hornady Bore Driver ELD-X bullets, Thor muzzleloader bullets shoot faster and more accurately than many other alternatives. 

Thor muzzleloader bullets are also made of 100% copper, with no separate core, yielding greater consistency in cross-sectional density which can also positively impact accuracy. 

On top of that, they sport Barnes X-Bullet expansion technology that, like the former entry, delivers reliable and consistent expansion, retaining 95% of the bullet’s weight for superior penetration, and helping to eliminate fragmentation. 

Being a full bore option, Thor muzzleloader bullets are also cleaner because no plastic sabot is needed. This results in a cleaner bore that is easier to maintain than one that is streaked with plastic fouling.

All in all Thor muzzleloader bullets shoot faster, more accurately, deliver more lethal energy to the target more efficiently, and free you from the ills of patched round balls and saboted spitzer bullets. 

Explore Superior Muzzleloader Bullets Here 

Both of the muzzleloader bullets mentioned here can serve as a superior alternative, not just to patched round balls, but also to saboted spitzer bullets. 

For one, you will no longer have to carry patches with full bore bullets, and you will get better ballistic performance from them as well. 

In addition, they will shoot more accurately, offer a greater effective range, and perform better on contact with your intended target, delivering more ethical, efficiently lethal results. 

They also are not your only options. We sell a wide range of muzzleloader bullets here at Anarchy Outdoors. Take a closer look through our collection and get in touch with us if you have any questions about specifications or otherwise before you buy. We would be more than happy to help.

These and other reasons have made platforms like the Seekins Havak series remarkably popular. This post will cover three Seekins Precisions accessories from our catalog that are perfect for pairing with Havak series rifles. 

About the Seekins Precision Havak Series 

First, a little exposition on the basic subject matter of this article, which is really Seekins Precision’s Havak series of rifles more so than its accessories. 

These bolt action rifles, including the PH3 and Element M3, are rich in features that are hunter friendly. The PH3, for instance, is “what a hunting rifle should feel like” and the Element M3 and Element Hunter feature lightweight carbon fiber barrels, folding chassis, ergonomic grips, and stocks loaded with hunter and shooter-friendly features.

That said, the following 3 Seekins Precision accessories from our catalog are perfect for upgrading these series of rifles. 

Seekins Havak LOP Spacers

Take the Seekins Precision Havak PH3, which is what a hunter’s ideal rifle should be. Available in numerous calibers including 7 PRC and .300 Win Mag, it is powerful and capable. It also sports a 20 MOA Picatinny rail, a full-length M-LOK rail for mounting accessories, and Seekins’ quick-change barrel system.

It’s also highly adjustable, as any quality hunting rifle should, and matching LOP and comb height to the shooter are two of the most important adjustments that a rifle can make for a fit that drives confidence and accuracy. 

From the factory the Havak PH3 is good enough, but if you need a little extra length of pull, we offer Seekins Precision LOP spacers for Havak series bolt-action rifles. 

Made from durable but lightweight carbon composite and a quarter-inch thick each, they come with the hardware you need to install them and represent a quick and easy way to adjust the LOP of your Seekins Havak rifle for a better fit. Also, each pack comes with three spacers so you can make relatively precise adjustments. 

The best part is perhaps that these stackable spacers are easy to install and do not require a trip to a gunsmith, or even any special tools. Just install the number needed, shoulder the stock, see how it feels, and make adjustments from there. 

Remember also that getting a rifle that’s better adjusted to you for length of pull won’t just necessarily impact the comfort of your mount, but also the accuracy and confidence with which you handle and fire the rifle. With a basic adjustment like an LOP spacer, you can get a stock that feels like a custom job, even if it’s just the factory stock with a basic adjustment. 

Seekins Havak ARCA Rails 

Any rifle could benefit from a more secure interface with its bipod or tripod, or even more fundamentally, from an upgrade that would render it compatible with a bipod or a tripod in the first place. 

We carry ARCA rails for Havak PH3 and Element M3 stocks (short action only) that are made from 6061-T6 aluminum and precision machined to match the mounting points on those stocks. 

They feature integrated R-lock compatibility for RRS tripod heads and enable seamless, rapid adjustments and repeatable positioning for consistency in the field, making them great not just for hunters but also for long-range competition shooters. 

These ARCA rails are also anodized, which improves their wear and corrosion resistance, and being machined from aluminum, they don’t add unnecessary weight to your rifle, so they’re perfect for use in the field on backcountry trips. 

Looking for a Seekins Precision accessory that can convert your short-action Havak PH3 or Element M3 into a mountain hunt-ready, long-range shooting-specialized platform? This (and the bipod or tripod to match) might just be it. 

Seekins Havak Magazines 

What hunter or sports shooter would pass on a deal on a high-quality, reliable spare magazine for his or her rifle, or for that matter, for a handgun? 

We say not many, if any at all, which is why we carry 3-round magazines specifically designed for compatibility with Seekins Havak PH1, PH2, PH3, and Element DBMs rifles. 

These are not your average magazines, however. Made from hand-laid carbon fiber, they are lightweight, extremely strong, and extremely durable. Thanks to improvements in design they are also remarkably reliable, too. 

The proprietary design maximizes the internal length of the magazine, which allows more flexibility for accommodating an extended cartridge overall length. The designs of these magazines deliver consistent cartridge orientation and presentation for smooth, reliable, consistent feeding, shot after shot, minimizing hiccups in cycling, whether you are at the bench at the range or in the field looking over your sights at your intended game. 

The design also enables controlled feeding in a low capacity, which is perfect for states that have rifle mag capacity limits, and on top of that, the sleek profile is easy to pack and carry and lightweight. Each magazine is only 1.4 ounces. 

They’re also available in multiple calibers for both short and long-action rifles. The short action version is compatible with all short action calibers, the long action version is compatible with 7mm Remington Magnum, .28 Nosler, .300 Winchester Magnum, .300 PRC and .338 Win Mag, and there is even a specific 6.5 PRC compatible magazine. 

Explore These and Other Seekins Precisions Accessories Here

These are just a couple of the Seekins Precision accessories we sell here, specifically for some of the more popular Havak series of bolt action rifles. For a more complete collection, see the link at the beginning of this article or get in touch with us. 

These are also not the only accessories we sell for these rifles; in addition, we carry closed-cell foam rifle cheek pads, Omega precision rifle grips, and other accessories. Shop our collection and get in touch with us directly if you have questions about compatibility or would like assistance. 

You can customize and tailor the performance of your Glock handgun with respect to recoil, muzzle jump, volume, and more, all with the addition of a basic muzzle device. 

Two of the most popular of these are suppressors and compensators for Glocks. Here’s what you should know. 

How a Suppressor Works

Though they are properly known as suppressors, and go by a ton of other names including silencers and cans, these are muzzle devices that primarily aim to make the gun quieter.

There are many different types of silencers, to keep things as basic as possible, the basic form of a suppressor is a hollow metal muzzle device that has a chamber of internal vanes called baffles. 

When the high-pressure gasses behind a bullet expand into these chambers, the baffles redirect the expansion of the pressure and moderate the release of pressure at the muzzle, capturing some of it.

As a result, suppressors help control the volume of a gun, as well as the muzzle pop, though they do offer other benefits as well.

What Suppressors Offer 

If you’re thinking that a suppressor for your Glock might be the best option, here are a few things to know: 

• While the main advantage of suppressors is that they reduce muzzle pop and noise, most can reduce felt recoil by a small margin, usually somewhere around 10%, but sometimes as much as 30%.
• Since suppressors increase bore pressures, they can also add a few FPS to your muzzle velocity. 
• One of the main advantages of suppressors is that they make the gun quieter, protecting your hearing, especially in enclosed spaces. 
• Suppressors will considerably alter the footprint of a gun, so if you do outfit your Glock with one, you might need a special holster. 
• Since suppressors increase bore pressures, you will likely need to clean your Glock more frequently, as a suppressed handgun will produce more fouling. 
• Suppressors are NFA items, which means you will need to do additional paperwork to get one.

How a Compensator for a Glock Works

Compensators for Glocks are also muzzle devices, though they work in a different fashion from suppressors. 

The most basic form of a compensator for a Glock is a metal muzzle device that has ports that redirect gasses where they are vented at the muzzle. 

Most compensators either port gasses directly upward, or else they vent them upwards at an angle to split the sight picture. Though they are not common on handgun compensators, some rifle muzzle brakes are “radial muzzle brakes” which instead disperse gasses 360° around the muzzle. 

Because most compensators for Glocks port gasses directly upwards, they can have a significant impact on felt recoil, as well as an even more significant impact on muzzle flip.

A good compensator for a Glock can, holding all else equal, reduce felt recoil by as much as 50% without adversely affecting shot power. At the same time, a compensator can significantly cut back on muzzle flip, keeping your sights trained on target for faster, more confident, more accurate follow-up shots. 

What Compensators Offer

If you’re considering a compensator for your Glock, here are some of the main things to keep in mind: 

• The main advantage of a compensator is that it will reduce felt recoil, in some cases by as much as 50%. Compensators do this without affecting shot power.
• Compensators, like muzzle brakes, reduce muzzle flip, which helps keep your sights on target. 
• Compensators are not considered NFA items so fewer regulations apply to them, and they are more accessible to most shooters. 
• While suppressors make a gun quieter, compensators will actually make a gun considerably louder, making hearing protection even more important. 
• Many compensators are compatible with Glock handguns and do not require any additional modifications to the gun.
• Compensators generally will not alter the footprint of a handgun as dramatically as silencers will, but you still might need a special holster if you install a compensator.

Which Is for You?

There are strong uses cases, and arguments to be made for, both compensators and suppressors for Glock handguns. As in so many other areas in life, this is not a question of whether one is better than the other, but a question of which is better given your intended use case. 

For those of you thinking that a compensator is the best muzzle device for your Glock handgun, check out our collection. We carry compensators for Glock pistols that are not just easy to install, they will reduce felt recoil and muzzle jump considerably. 

Check out our collection and get in touch with us directly if you have any questions about compatibility or installation.

Among other factors, this has caused the popularity of muzzleloaders to proliferate over the past couple of decades. Some states, like Pennsylvania, still have special seasons; for instance, the Keystone State is the last state with a flintlock-only season for deer. 

Be that as it may, muzzleloader technology has expanded by leaps and bounds in the same timeframe, and there are now many instances of modern inline muzzleloaders that are easier to load, which use pre-measured pellets are propellant, and which shoot extremely accurate, full-bore bullets like Thor muzzleloader bullets. 

But there are some things that just never change. For instance, muzzleloaders are all still front stuffers. That necessitates, among other things, muzzleloader bullet starters, and of course, muzzleloader ramrods. 

The latter is one of the most critical of all muzzleloader accessories. Without a ramrod, or in the event that it breaks, you’ll be dead in the water. 

Which is why we came up with the idea to post this article about different muzzleloader ramrod materials, where they shine, and where they’re not the best option. Start here and if you have any questions about ramrods, get in touch with us. 

Wooden Muzzleloader Ramrods

Once upon a time all muzzleloader ramrods were made of wood. It is strong, in the pre-industrial era was abundant (and realistically, all they had) and easy to work with. Plus, if you’re smart about it, wooden ramrods do what they need to do.

Cheap and affordable, wooden ramrods remain popular, especially among sidelocks. Many caplocks and flintlocks are still sold with wooden ramrods, although modern ones may be pre-tipped with brass jags or even threaded to accept different muzzleloader accessories for loading and cleaning. 

To be fair, wood is good, but only to a certain point. While wood is strong and light, if you grab the ramrod too far above the muzzle when loading and apply too much force, you’re liable to break the ramrod. This is especially true if there is any grain runout in the ramrod, if you slip, or if you accidentally bend the ramrod to the side. 

Therefore, it is critical to pay close attention when loading with a wooden ramrod, and to make sure that you never grasp it more than 6 inches above the muzzle when driving a ball or bullet home.

It’s also true that wooden ramrods, like wooden muzzleloader stocks, can also rot if not properly cared for. They’re also prone to UV-related degradation, although that is honestly only a minor concern. 

Still, breakage with a wooden ramrod can be a serious problem. That’s why modern muzzleloader manufacturers came up with fiberglass ramrods. 

Fiberglass Muzzleloader Ramrods

Fiberglass ramrods were the next iteration in the world of muzzleloader ramrods and represent a significant foray into the capabilities of modern synthetic materials.

Like wood, fiberglass is light and strong. In most cases, it is even stronger than wood. Unlike wood, however, fiberglass will not rot, which puts it on a superior footing when it comes to maintenance. 

The main thing here is the flexibility of fiberglass. As stated, wooden muzzleloader ramrods are liable to break if stressed, specifically if bent past a certain point. 

Fiberglass is much more flexible than most species of wood, and in the same cases it is generally stronger, too. Some fiberglass ramrods can be bent almost double without breaking. 

However, don’t let fiberglass ramrod manufacturers pull the wool over your eyes. Fiberglass absolutely can break, and if you stress a fiberglass ramrod sufficiently, it will crack or shatter into a bunch of fibers. Adequately stressed and fiberglass will break even more spectacularly than wood. 

So, while fiberglass muzzleloader ramrods do solve some of the problems of wood, they are not a panacea. They are still bounded by some constraints. 

Aluminum Muzzleloader Ramrods

In the modern era, fiberglass is not the only material that is available for making muzzleloader ramrods. Many are also made from aluminum.

Like fiberglass, and like some species of wood, aluminum is very light. This makes it an exceptional material for a ramrod as it won’t significantly increase the weight of your loadout. 

Unlike fiberglass and wood, aluminum will not break; at least, it will not crack or shatter the way the former two materials do. Aluminum muzzleloader ramrods can bend if they are several stressed, however, this issue is extremely rare and you would need to put serious force on the ramrod to do so. Truthfully you would have to try to get it to bend.

Aluminum is also corrosion resistant and effectively impervious to the elements, unlike wood, which makes it an exceptionally good material for making ramrods. 

One Piece or Multi-Piece Muzzleloader Ramrods? 

Aluminum muzzleloader ramrods also create another element of flexibility here. Since aluminum can be threaded, you have the option to buy not only one-piece but multi-piece aluminum ramrods that can be broken down and stored in a pack or possibles bag. 

It is true that one-piece ramrods will invariably be stronger than multi-piece ramrods, and since there is usually a slot for them out of the barrel, they can be stored out of the way. Nonetheless, the modularity of multi-piece ramrods makes them a very attractive option for carrying a spare.

One Is None and Two Is One: Carry a Spare Muzzleloader Ramrod

One of the biggest draws of multi-piece aluminum muzzleloader ramrods, such as the 3-piece ramrods that we sell here, is that they easily enable you to carry a spare. 

A spare can be indispensable because if for any reason you lose, break or bend your primary ramrod, you won’t be able to load your muzzleloader until you get a replacement. Worse, unless you have a silent ball discharger, you won’t even be able to unload it. 

Our counsel is this: one is none and two is one. Get a spare muzzleloader ramrod, preferably a multi-piece ramrod that you can break down, and keep it in your pack as a backup. You never know what will happen out there.

This it should do without imparting any competing influence or torque to the action or barrel. Of course, since the two are joined, this is a physical impossibility.

But there are things a stock can do to improve upon this; free-floating the barrel so that it only contacts the action and not the stock is one thing. It is not a perfect solution, but it’s better than nothing.

On a similar note, a gun stock can also offer a high degree of consistency, and it can resist changes in atmospheric temperature and moisture.

This is an area in which wood gun stocks struggle, as they are absorbent and highly prone to warping under these influences.

This has given rise to hybrid stocks, such as WOOX gun stocks, that are made of high-quality anodized aluminum and wood, and which now are available with high-grade walnut as an option.

These hybrid stocks are better on numerous fronts than all-wood or even all-synthetic stocks. Here’s what they offer.

Greater Consistency

Truly the single greatest advantage of upgrading your gun with an aftermarket hybrid gun stock like a WOOX stock is that they offer greater consistency.

Since WOOX stocks are primarily made of anodized aluminum, they are less prone to warping and expanding in response to changes in atmospheric conditions, such as temperature and, notably, humidity shifts.

As a result, WOOX gun stocks are categorically more “accurate” (if the term can be so used) than many other types of stocks, especially solid hardwood stocks. Their dimensions shift minimally in response to temperature and do not shift in response to moisture, so your zero remains unaffected regardless of the conditions under which you shoot.

Greater Expandability

Another huge advantage of most WOOX gun stocks is that they offer numerous mounting points for shooting attachments and other accessories.

While this will naturally depend on the specifications of the WOOX stock in question, most are equipped with sling mounts and many also sport M-LOK slots along their forends. With so many attachment points, adding slings, bipods, lights, lasers, sidesaddles mounts and other attachments is easier than with most other stocks.

On this front they have nearly all solid hardwood stocks beat, and even more synthetics. In terms of expandability WOOX stocks are among the best on the market at the present time.

Simpler Maintenance

Another huge benefit of a hybrid gun stock made with high-grade walnut and aluminum is the benefit of simpler maintenance. You get the beauty of real walnut without most of the extra work a solid hardwood stock would require.

Solid hardwood stocks are prone to both wet and dry rot. Since the main structure of a WOOX stock is aluminum, this is not a concern here. It remains a good practice to keep your stock clean and dry, especially the wooden components, but these issues will neither manifest in the same way or carry the same consequences as they would with a solid walnut stock.

In other words, with a WOOX stock you get better performance and a stock that requires less care and maintenance, which is a big win-win scenario.

A High Standard of Aesthetics

Now let’s get into the difference between “walnut” and “high grade walnut.” These are not just clever marketing terms designed to sell, they are actual designators used by the National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA) to classify the different grades of walnut.

To be considered “high grade” walnut, the wood in question must be “First and Second” or “FAS” grades, which means that the wood must be 83.3% free of defects on both faces of the board in question.

In other words, high grade walnut is not just prettier, it is stronger because it lacks significant defects. This makes for a hybrid gun stock that is not just more consistent and more versatile, but one that offers the pleasant additional advantage of superior aesthetic appeal.

With a hybrid stock like a WOOX stock, especially one outfitted with high grade walnut, you don’t need to choose between accuracy and aesthetics anymore. You get the best of both worlds in one package.

Explore WOOX Stocks for Your Favorite Platform at Anarchy Outdoors

The right WOOX gun stock, compatible with your favorite rifle or shotgun platform, can offer you all of the advantages and benefits mentioned in here in addition to others.

Explore our collection of WOOX stocks which are now available with high grade walnut as an option and find one that works for you today. If you have any questions about any of these stocks or chassis, or their features, specifications or compatibility, get in touch with us directly and we will be happy to help.

With a muzzleloader you need to carry everything loose, which includes a lot of tools and muzzleloader accessories, and on top of that you need to know how to use them.

That’s one of the reasons we call your pack a “possibles bag.” In it you need to carry everything you could possibly need in the field.

That being said, here are the essential muzzleloader accessories, with some extras that are nice to have.

The Essentials

Start with the following muzzleloader accessories and build out your possibles bag as needed.

• Muzzleloader bullets or balls. Sidelock shooters tend to shoot patched round balls, but modern muzzleloader bullets are more accurate, especially at greater ranges. Either way you need them in your possibles bag.

• Patches (if you shoot round balls). Full-bore muzzleloader bullets will not require the use of a patch, but round balls will. Carry either some spare patches or some patch material, like pillow ticking, in your possibles bag.

• Flints or caps: If you shoot a caplock or an inline, you will need plenty of spare caps. For flintlock shooters, carry some spare flints, along with a brass flint hammer for keeping the flint in good shape.

• A powder flask and measure: Unless you shoot pre-measured muzzleloader pellets, you need a powder flask as well as a powder measure so you can accurately mete out your charges to the grain. This is one of the keys to both consistency and accuracy.

• A muzzleloader bullet starter: You don’t just need a muzzleloader ramrod. A muzzleloader bullet starter is also a necessity for getting the bullet started down the bore and doing so in a straight line, without the tip of the bullet skewed off to the side. Also, a synthetic bullet starter is better because it will last longer and be less likely to break.

• A muzzleloader ramrod: Any muzzleloader ramrod will work, but we sell three-piece muzzleloader ramrods that are made of aluminum and which are therefore much more durable and less likely to fail than either wood, ramrod or fiberglass ramrods. It’s also worth packing a spare because this is one of the most indispensable muzzleloader accessories of all. The ramrod isn’t just for loading; it’s for pulling balls, bullets and patches as well as for cleaning.

• A palm saver (if you use a traditional ramrod): If you use a ramrod that has a swollen end, you won’t need this, but if your ramrod is a traditional stick, a palm saver can help you get a better seat on your powder charge without the discomfort.

• Loading jags: Your loading jags should perfectly fit the tip of your bullet, or be rounded to fit your ball. The wrong tip will deform the bullet or ball, which can have quite an adverse affect on accuracy.

• A breech scraper: A breech scraper is a special ramrod accessory that can be used to scrape fouling off the breech face all the way at the back end of the barrel. These can not only be used for cleaning, but for keeping the line of ignition clean and clear, especially in the case of inline muzzleloaders.

• A ball or bullet puller: This is not an absolute necessity, but if you ever have a load that won’t go off, you may need to pull the ball or bullet before you can load the gun again. If you don’t keep one in your possibles bag you should definitely keep this muzzleloader accessory at home.

• A patch worm: These are also not absolute necessities but they are useful for retrieving patches and sabots that shear off and get stuck in the bore.

• A capper: Cappers eliminate the need for you to manually handle caps, which is ideal because oils in your skin can adversely affect performance and ignition consistency. Cappers also make it easier to prime the action.

• A cap holder: Dedicated cap holders are affordable and will protect your percussion caps from moisture and debris, ensuring a higher level of protection, helping to uphold greater consistency and reliability.

• A muzzleloader speed loader or a loading block: Sidelock shooters will want a loading block, which is basically a piece of wood that holds patched balls and which streamlines loading. Inline shooters may prefer muzzleloader speed loaders, which are essentially plastic tubes that hold a pre-measured charge and a bullet in a single container, or side by side. They also make it easier and faster to reload.

• A wedge key puller: Wedge key pullers are not absolutely necessary, but they do make it easier to pull the wedge key that secures the barrel in a sidelock, facilitating cleaning and maintenance.

• A pan primer (if you shoot a flinter): Flintlock shooters may benefit from a pan primer, which conveniently dispenses a few grains of powder to prime the pan; typically, they hold a finer grade of powder than that used for the main charge, as well. Most flintlock shooters prefer FFFFg for priming the pan.

• A vent pick (useful for all muzzleloaders): Vent picks can be used to clear the vent of a flintlock or the cone of a caplock; in some inlines they can also be used to keep the ignition channel clear.

• A pan brush (if you shoot a flinter): Some flintlock shooters carry a pan brush for cleaning away fouling in the pan from shot to shot, ensuring more consistent ignition.

• Barrel covers: Some muzzleloader hunters cover their muzzles (or their muzzle brakes) with plastic or rubber covers which keep out precipitation or other moisture. This helps ensure that the main charge remains dry in all conditions so it ignites when you need it to.

Get These and More Muzzleloader Accessories Here

While these are some of the most indispensable of all muzzleloading accessories, there are others you might want to carry. Take a look through our full collection and if you have any questions, get in touch with us. We will be more than happy to help.