With the quality of primary optics being at an all time high, I’ve noticed a trend of many shooters skipping back-up iron sights (BUIS) on their primary fighting rifle.  I feel that if a gun is to be used for more than competition or as a range toy, BUIS are still a critical component to have.  I was […]
Optics and Sights
Rainy Range Day with Sightmark LoPro Mini & Ultra Shot Reflex Sight
LoPro Combo Flashlight (Visible and IR) and Green Laser This Columbus Day I celebrated in true American fashion, a Zulu Foxtrot T-Shirt, Kryptek Valhalla pants and several hundred rounds slung at the, ever terrifying, Paper Menace. For the day’s festivities, I was privileged to Test & Evaluate two optics from Sightmark. The first optic I […]
Vortex Razor AMG UH-1 | Holographic Greatness
The saying in real estate goes something like “Location, location, location”. In most industries, it’s more like “Timing, timing, timing”. Such has been the case with more than a few products by Vortex Optics, a Wisconsin headquartered manufacturer. While the Vortex UH-1 holographic sight had been in development for some time, performance issues by holographic […]
First Look: Nikon BLACK FX1000 6-24×50SF Long Range Rifle Scope
Nikon’s BLACK FX1000 6-24×50SF is engineered for both precision long-range rifle and action-shooting AR enthusiasts. With great glass, first focal plane reticle and return-to-zero integral zero-stop precision turrets, the FX1000 has all the quality features you want for long range at half the price of competitive scopes. BLACK series rifle scopes all feature a 30mm main […]
Vortex Optics Viper PST 1-6×24 Gen II
When talking optics, Vortex has always been hands down my favorite. The quality, the craftsmanship, the price point and lastly the customer service is hands down the best in the market. When you buy your first Vortex optic you immediately feel like family from the jump and that’s the best feeling in the world. When […]
3-Gunner optics guru takes a critical look at the Trijicon MRO, is it an Aimpoint Micro killer?
SuperSetCA brings us to his range once again with his famed cinematography skills as he takes a critical look at one of Trijicon’s latest offerings, the Trijicon Miniature Rifle Optic (MRO). Trijicon has long produced excellent combat worthy optics such as the original Trijicon reflex sight, the VCOG and of-course the ACOG. Trijicon earlier released […]
NcStar’s FlipDot Reflex Sight – A Budget RDS
Sometimes a product comes out of nowhere and really catches you by surprise, especially from companies that don’t typically cross your desk. The FlipDot from NcStar was one such product. The FlipDot is a fascinating design from a company known for making very simple red dots. As the name implies the FlipDot is a red dot sight that […]
How to Use Optics for Scouting and Hunting
When scouting or hunting, nothing beats high-quality binoculars and spotting scopes for revealing where the game is and isn’t. Even the best glass relies on the user to develop his or her optic skill set. Try out some of these ideas to improve your next glassing experience. Don’t Expect Easy Easy glassing? That’s a bull […]
How Telescopic Sights Work
Telescopic sights, commonly referred to as “scopes,” use a system of lenses to magnify the appearance of a target from a distance. Not surprisingly, this magnification effect on the user’s field of vision is beneficial for styles of shooting that require precision from a distance. While distance shots, to some degree, are capable with mere […]
AnglEye Adjustable Scope Rings: High Angle for Extreme Range
ANGLEYEâ„¢ is a new adjustable, extreme long range scope ring system that allows shooters to adjust between 0 to 90MOA; maximizing the amount of elevation travel their scope has to offer. ANGLEYEâ„¢ features a unique ability to zero a scope at long range using a minimal amount of the scope’s internal adjustment, so that the […]