(Article courtesy of Tactical Life) Remember TangoDown’s awesome iO cover for the Aimpoint T-1? Well, they’re now making one exclusively for the Trijicon MRO. RELATED STORY: AR Optics – 12 Sights & Scopes to Make Every Shot Count According to TangoDown, the iO protective body armor features integral snug-fitting lens caps capable of being opened or […]
Optics and Sights
Sightmark Core SX 10-40×56 CBR Riflescope: Helping serious shooters make their mark
(MANSFIELD, TEXAS) – When targets are extreme distances away, many important variables come into play for a successful shot. Designed specifically for competition shooting and hunting, the Sightmark Core SX 10-40×56 CBR Riflescope (SM13081CBR) delivers big on long-range precision for serious shooters. Built from hard-anodized 6061-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum, the durable Core SX 10-40×56 CBR boasts […]
Firefield Vigilance 1-8×16 Digital Night Vision Monocular: Primed day or night!
(MANSFIELD, TEXAS) – When achieving victory is necessary, even in darkness, the Firefield Vigilance 1-8×16 Digital Night Vision Monocular (FF18000) delivers in a compact package. Able to run day or night, the lightweight and ergonomic Vigilance Digital Night Vision Monocular is built for a variety of outdoor applications. Featuring full color daytime mode and black […]
Aimpoint Micro S-1 Shotgun Sight Debuts at SHOT Show
(Article courtesy of Tactical Life) Aimpoint, the originator and worldwide leader in red dot sighting technology, has announced the release of the new Aimpoint Micro S-1 sight at SHOW Show 2017. Designed specifically for use on shotguns with a ventilated rib, the Micro S-1 greatly enhances hit percentage for waterfowl and upland bird hunters, on […]
17 Durable Backup Sights to Help You Stay in the Fight
(Article originally published on Tactical Life) Optics fail. That’s why you need to make sure your rifle has Plan B—backup sights for quick aiming. Sometimes called backup iron sights, or BUIS, these are go-to targeting aids for when your glass fails or become inoperable. Backup sights are also handy at close range, where a high-magnification […]
Leupold VX-6 1-6x Riflescope | First Impressions
While there are a number of quality optics manufacturers, few enjoy name brand recognition as widespread as Leupold and Stevens, Inc. A fifth generation family run business, the Beaverton, Oregon based corporation has annual sales exceeding $160 million and employs over 700 people. Leupold has long been known for their quality optics and “Gold Ring” […]
Kit Review: Burris Fastfire Micro Red Dot
Micro Red Dot sites are an interesting animal. Tiny enough to truly be useful on a pistol, these sites come in a wide variety of types, designs, reticle designs and sizes, and quality. In fact, with the growing desire to replace iron sights on everything with a red dot site, more vendors than ever are […]
ROMEO6: Sig Sauer’s Newest Full-Sized Red-Dot Sight
(Article originally published on Tactical Life) Looking for a red-dot sight for your MSR or AR? Never fear. Sig Sauer‘s growing lineup of red-dot sights in its Electro-Optics division now includes the ROMEO6. There are two models in the ROMEO6 family: the ROMEO6T and ROMEO6H. Both are ideal for tactical shooting situations. See below for the full announcement. […]
Meopta ZD 6-24×56 RD Riflescope Now with MIL Turrets
(Originally published on Tactical Life) Meopta has announced that its 30mm ZD 6-24×56 RD riflescope for sniper rifles is now available with resettable 1/10 milliradian (MIL) windage and elevation turrets. Both this model and the earlier variant with ¼ MOA turrets feature the illuminated MilDot II reticle. More in the press release below. RELATED STORY: On Target – 10 […]
ROMEO4M: FBI Picks Sig Sauer Red Dot Sight For Patrol Rifles
(Originally published on Tactical Life) The Federal Bureau of Investigation has selected the Sig Sauer ROMEO4M red dot sight for use on its agency-issued patrol rifles. Virginia-based Tidewater Tactical won the contract in a competitive bidding process and will start shipping these sights out to the FBI in 2017. More in the press release below: RELATED STORY: MPX-P – […]