Linas Cernauskas

Journalist at Athlon Outdoors

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Sellier & Bellot: 200 Years of Ballistic Excellence

2 weeks ago | athlonoutdoors.com | Linas Cernauskas

Founded on August 5, 1825, in Prague by French engineers Louis Sellier and Jean Maria Nicolaus Bellot, Sellier & Bellot began its legacy manufacturing percussion caps for Emperor Francis I of Austria. Within a few years, production soared—from 60 million caps in 1830 to a staggering 156 million in 1837 — solidifying its early dominance.
VERTX BASECAMP

Jul 21, 2024 | gatdaily.com | Linas Cernauskas

There is a slew of backpacks in my closet that range from the fully tricked-out tactical MOLLE bags to the more covert backpacks and such. I recently had a chance to try out the Vertx Basecamp, and it has easily become my favorite, hence my go-to backpack. The Vertx Basecamp is full of neat and extremely useful features. One of the first things you’ll notice, or not notice, is that there is no outward MOLLE. Nothing screams “Tactical” or “There are guns in here” about the Basecamp.
Experts' 5.11 Buyer's Guide. Does Your Pick Make The List?

Jul 17, 2024 | athlonoutdoors.com | Linas Cernauskas

5.11 Tactical offers tactical clothes and gear that is not just about style, but about functionality and practicality. From rugged outdoor adventures to urban settings, our experts often seek gear that enhances their mobility, preparedness, and comfort while blending seamlessly into various environments.
The Pestilence Kalashnikov from Meridian Defense

Jun 23, 2024 | gatdaily.com | Linas Cernauskas

Being of Lithuanian heritage, I am not a huge fan of anything related to the Soviet Union. Stalin and Khrushchev are responsible for nearly destroying my family tree. I have relatives that I will never know who are probably buried in some mass grave or, quite possibly, they are entombed in some building’s foundation in Siberia. For that reason, I have never really taken a liking to the AK-47. But being a gun nut, I wanted one in my collection, plus it was just a tool.
HENRY MODEL X LEVERED UP

May 27, 2024 | gatdaily.com | Linas Cernauskas

My Henry Model X .44 Mag has gone through some changes recently. For better or worst, it has been levered up. I wanted a lever gun that can do it all from predator hunting to self-defense. And look cool and be functional at the same time. The Midwest Industries Henry M-LOK G2 Handguard is hardcoat anodized 6061 aluminum that weighs only 7.4 ounces. It features several M-LOK sections on it, making it easy to mount attachments in your preferred locations.
WILSON COMBAT'S NEXT-LEVEL MICRO 9: WCP365

May 26, 2024 | gatdaily.com | Linas Cernauskas

Before we get into the new Wilson Combat P365, I want to address some comments that post across various sites and social media outlets. The saying “You get what pay for” holds true here. A good analogy here would be cars. A Honda Civic has four tires, an engine that goes vroom-vroom and will get you from point A to point B. A BMW M3 series also has four tires, an engine that goes vroom-vroom and will get you from point A to point B.
Taurus Gx4 Micro Compact and Why It has Earned My Trust

Apr 2, 2024 | athlonoutdoors.com | Linas Cernauskas

Alright, it is no secret, Taurus used to have a quality control issue. I remember when I first started in this industry, and I heard stories of Taurus revolvers failing (cylinders falling out and rolling down the firing line) and semi-auto pistols jamming at media events. It wasn’t pretty, to say the least. Their reputation of lackluster quality began to follow them around.
SPEEDY STEEL: Zero Tolerance & Benchmade

Mar 31, 2024 | gatdaily.com | Linas Cernauskas

Anything that makes my life easier is always a welcome addition. Case and point, being able to open a knife one-handed is a must, and if it can be done with speed, that’s even better. Recently I was able to try out two speedy steel knives that I am completely smitten with for different reasons. Make sure you check with your local laws regarding, blade length and types, and what actions are legal in your area.
Subsonic Rimfire Ammo- GAT Daily (Guns Ammo Tactical)

Mar 27, 2024 | gatdaily.com | Linas Cernauskas

Unless you have a Nagant revolver or figured out a way to seal the escaping gases between the cylinder gap, a suppressor on a revolver won’t help you much. Sure, you’ll reduce the sound signature but only about one to two decibels. A better way to reduce your sound signature is by finding some subsonic rimfire ammo to work it.
EDC BARREL UPGRADES

Mar 26, 2024 | gatdaily.com | Linas Cernauskas

One of the most American things you can do is to take something you own and make it personable to you. We do it to our houses, cars, trucks and even firearms. It’s an American tradition to take something stock, tinker with it, and make it yours and one-of-a-kind. Then we show it off to our friends and family with a “look what I did” grin on our faces. One of the easiest upgrades to do to your handgun is replacing your barrel.