Texas Outdoors by the Coker Boys

Category: Gear

  • ICEHOLE coolers

    In the market for a high-end cooler that is made in the Texas? Check out Icehole coolers.

  • Ruger American Ranch Compact rifle in 300 Blackout

    We got the Ruger American Ranch Compact in 300 Blackout back in the fall.  It was exactly what I was looking for.  A lightweight 300 Blackout youth model with a 16″ threaded barrel.   We got it, mounted a Leupold VXR 2-7 on it and sighted it in with some Barnes 110g ammo.  Running a…

  • All Seasons 100 lb Hercules Road Feeder

    All Seasons Feeders have a reputation for reliability and durability.  We have used them extensively on our deer lease for a number of years and they just run – day after day.  When deciding upon a new road feeder the obvious choice was All Seasons.  We ultimately purchased the 100 lb Hercules over the standard…

  • Ruger American 300 Blackout

    TGR junior staff member “Super Dave” out doing some field testing. Ruger American ranch youth rifle in 300 Blackout Leupold VXR 2-7 Templar Tactical Nemesis30 Barnes Vortex 110g Blacktip

  • Might this be the ultimate youth hunting rifle?

    Might this be the ultimate youth hunting rifle?  Ruger introduces the Ruger American Rife Ranch in a 300 Blackout with a youth stock and 16″ threaded barrel.

  • Survey: Which rifles are you going to be hunting with ?

    With the season rapidly approaching I thought it would be neat to hear what you guys are going into the woods with…

  • Staff Trail Camera Review: Uway NT50B

    I was looking for an updated camera from my old Moultrie and came across the Uway NT50B. Very nice specs, compact unit, and the preliminary reviews looked promising so I jumped in. Because I bought it after deer season I put in on the stock pond near our farm for testing. The other reason I…

  • Plot Watcher Pro

    Plot Watcher Pro Being a long-time believer in game cameras, I was intrigued by the “plot watcher” time lapse cameras.  I contacted Day 6 Outdoors and they were kind of enough to send me their Plot Watcher Pro for evaluation during whitetail deer season.

  • Dad’s custom Sako 22-250

    My dad’s 22-250 he built in 1966 Sako short action mated to a Pre 64 Winchester stainless target barrel originally chambered in 220 Swift.  A guy ordered it, changed his mind and my dad bought it off of him for 15 bucks! Cut it down to 22″ and rechambered in 22-250. 

  • Staff Sneak Peak: Cooper Firearms custom 25-06

    By Staff Writer: Charles Coker Growing up in South Texas and hunting whitetails down long senderos required aan accurate flat shooting rifle.  22-250, 243, 25-06 were all standards for those old deer camps.  Truth be told, we didn’t use range finders, ranging reticles, etc.. As a young hunter if I saw a deer or hog…

  • Building a youth hunting rifle – Browning X-Bolt Micro Hunter .308

    For several years the venerable .243 has been used quite successfully for a youth hunting rifle, and as an adult, I have taken numerous deer and hogs with one. My oldest son is 13 and has been using my old 1959 Sako that has been cut down to the proper length of pull. He has…

  • Leupold RX-1000i TBR Range Finder Review

    We spent the deer hunting season running the Leupold RX-1000i TBR Range Finder. Unit performed flawlessly and is a TGR recommended product.