Many shooters see an irregular shape of a fuzzy dot when using red dot optics. Chances are, the image is perfectly round and you have a mild astigmatism. Not to get all sciencey on you, astigmatism simply means your eye isn’t perfectly round. Almost everyone has it to some degree and it affects what you […]
Optics and Sights
Vortex 1-6×24 Strike Eagle Optic: One of the best mid-level budget optics
The Vortex 1×6 Strike Eagle is easily one of the best mid-level budget optics out there. it’s a Vortex. it’s perfect for CQB and medium range shooting. it’s versatile as all get out. If I’m going to be in the mountains with a chance of running into CQB situations I don’t know if I would […]
Watch Lucille Bat VS .50 BMG: VSO Gun Channel
The VSO Gun Channel’s #50calFriday gets a visit from Negan and his bat Lucille. This was a special Mock-up from Praetorian Ventures Emulating the Walking Dead featuring Negan’s weapon of choice, Lucille, a baseball bat clad in barbed wire as portrayed by Jeffrey Dean Morgan. VSO took a hard swing at this baby with the […]
The Lucid P7 4x Combat Optic
Not long ago, I wrote a “heads-up” article on Lucid P7 4x prismatic scope. My initial impressions were favorable, but now I’ve had it for enough time to have taken it to the range on a number of trigger-therapy sessions so I can give a more in-depth review. My initial impressions article covered the tech specs […]
Browe Inc offers $500 Off on Select Optics
I’m knee deep in my Browe Inc Tactical Optic review and I came across an awesome offer on Browe Inc’s Facebook page and website. They are knocking off 500 bucks off select Browe Inc optics. This includes select models of the Combat Optic, the Tactical Optic, and the Sport Optic. Browe Inc optics are fixed […]
Watch the BLACK FX1000: Nikon’s match-ready Long Range Precision Riflescope
Nikon’s match-ready FFP long range precision riflescope, the BLACK FX1000, come for the proprietary optics and MRAD or MOA reticles; stay and enjoy the rugged 30mm main body tube. Nikon crams a lot of expensive features into one reasonably priced scope. Because of this happy sweet spot of value, Nikon has been going on my […]
Primary Arms 4X Compact Prism Scope: World-class Reticle
Primary Arms is well known for quality optics at reasonable prices. Their new 4X Compact Prism Scope with their Patented ACSS Reticle “Advanced Combined-Sighting System” continues that tradition. It has everything you could want in an affordable and easy-to-use package. The integrated mount attaches directly to a Picatinny rail, and with an optional mounting screw, […]
The Browe Inc Tactical Optic – First Look
The pinnacle of combat optics, in my opinion, is the ACOG. Ever since I was first issued one in the School of Infantry, Infantry Training Battalion, I’ve been impressed. I carried one on various platforms for years professionally and it’s one of those pieces of gear that I truly loved in my Marine Corps experience. […]
Nikon P-TACTICAL SPUR Reflex Sight: First Look
Nikon’s new SPUR provides a 3 MOA red dot ideal for virtually any firearm application where fast, reliable, intuitive sighting is required. We are big fans of Nikon’s quality and value. The SPUR is the red dot we have been waiting for. Engineered with fully multi-coated lenses the P-TACTICAL SPUR provides a clear, natural view […]
Trijicon Ruggedized Miniature Reflex: Tough Enough for Duty Carry
The Trijicon RMR (Ruggedized Miniature Reflex) sight is the most rugged miniature red-dot sight available. It is made from 7075-T6 aluminum to MIL-spec standards and has a patented shape that absorbs impacts and diverts stresses away from the lens, increasing durability. Available in LED, adjustable LED, or dual-illuminated versions, and with dot sizes ranging from 3.25 […]