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(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 […]
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” […]
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 […]
(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. […]
(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 […]
(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 – […]
(Article originally published on Tactical Life) Pulsar has unveiled its new Quantum HD19A Thermal Monocular, which has been reviewed, tested and positively recommended by the membership of the National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA), a renowned training and tactics resource for law enforcement professionals. RELATED STORY: On Target – 10 AK Optics, Sights & Lasers For […]
(Article originally published on Tactical Life) Sightmark’s Ultra Shot QD Digital Switch Reflex Sight (SM14000) is a special product in its own right, but the company decided to go out and improve upon the original with the release of the all-new Ultra Shot Plus The new version features several enhancements requested by customers. RELATED STORY: Pinnacle 1-6×24 TMD: […]
If you’re in the market for a combat reliable optic chances are you’ve looked at both the Aimpoint and the EOTech line of optics. Regardless of some controversy surrounding the EOTech line of holographic sights they never-the-less have proven themselves in over 15 years of hard combat. SuperSetCA a man with a nice camera and […]
It should be obvious that to accurately hit something with a bullet at any distance that can be categorized as “long range”, you need to know how far away it is. It sure helps, anyway. There are a multitude of ways to do that, from the optical to the electronic. A tried and true method, and […]
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