redhawk is the resident gear tester he's probably tested out everything having to do with hunting and shooting he's got a disease that was named after him its called redhawkitis.
TreyAzagthoth, I have learned long ago, the only why to find out if it will work for my needs or wants, I have to try them out myself. Sometimes I get lucky and a buddy has something new and I get to try it out without buying it, but most of the time I have to buy it myself. Now don't get me wrong, I don't just buy everything to try, just the things I feel will meet my needs and wants.
I have found out that going cheap is not what I want to do when it comes to my hunting and shooting. A combination of good equipment, great hunting skills and a little luck makes for a great hunt and day in the woods.