Treat an AR-15 like an AR-10, or an AR-10 like an AR-15, and the rifle will collect its tax in weight, recoil, and missed follow-up shots while your optic either keeps you honest or lets you lie to yourself.
Optics and Sights
Trijicon ACOG: The Ultimate GWOT Optic
The ACOG didn’t earn its place through flash or hype—it earned it by showing up, holding zero, and never quitting, no matter how bad things got.
Osight X Red Dot Sight: A Hard-Hitting, No-Nonsense Review
Listen up, folks. The Osight X isn’t some run-of-the-mill red dot that you slap onto your gun and hope for the best. This thing is built for serious shooters, the kind that demand reliability, durability, and a no-fuss design that actually works. If you’re in the market for a battle-ready optic that can take a […]
Vortex Venom 1-6×24, the Perfect AR-15 Riflescope?
The Vortex Venom 1-6×24 SFP riflescope is like the Swiss Army knife of optics—versatile, reliable, and ready for action in just about any scenario you throw at it. Whether you’re punching paper at the range or tracking a moving target in the field, this scope’s got you covered. Key Features: Magnification Range: 1-6x With a […]
Vortex Spitfire AR Prism Scope with Bullet Drop Compensator (BDC) Dial
Vincent and I have been using the Spitfire Prism scope with great success lately, it’s a quick-handling red dot scope, that doesn’t give a lot of people starburst effects like some red dots do. It has a glass-etched DRT (Dual Ring Tactical) reticle that can be used with or without the red/green illumination like a […]
Vortex’s New Micro Red Dot, the Defender XL
In response to the demands of serious competitors, Vortex® proudly presents the Defender-XLâ„¢, a red dot sight engineered to elevate your speed and accuracy in competitive shooting. Recognizing the importance of quick target acquisition and adaptability in dynamic environments, this sight is crafted for those aiming to dominate the competition. The Defender-XLâ„¢ boasts an ultra-wide […]
Different Types of Rifle Scopes and How to Choose One
Proud to present another great article by Ben Wilson from Hunting Mark. Rifle scopes are essential accessories for shooters, offering enhanced accuracy and target acquisition. With many options available, choosing the right rifle scope can be daunting. Understanding how scope works, the different types of rifle scopes, and their features is crucial for making an […]
The Holosun AEMS – A New Red-Dot Sight
Holosun has been a role lately. They’ve been providing extremely high-quality red dot sights at relatively low prices. They’ve never really done anything super original or innovative. They kind of just do what works and sell it at a lower price. However, their latest optic, the Holosun AEMS, shows that they can be quite creative. […]
UH-1 Holographic Sight by Vortex Optics
I have featured the Vortex Optics UH-1 on a few articles and this is my final review on it. It’s badass and I can’t imagine switching to something else… end of review. Just kidding. The UH-1 has been adopted by anyone and everyone that can get their hands on it as the go-to CQC/CQB optic. […]
Red Dot Sights on Pistols
Serious competition shooters have been mounting red dot sights to handguns for a long time. In many cases, one can look to competition shooters for future trends in pistol design and employment as competition shooters are often quick to try out and vet concepts to see if it aids in getting times down. It sometimes […]
