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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’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 […]
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 […]
Melville, NY (March 2018) – Nikon just made competition-grade FFP scopes accessible–to everyone. For 2018 Nikon expands its flagship BLACK tactical optics family with the introduction of the FX1000. Competition-ready straight from the box, the BLACK FX1000 combines match grade features such as a first focal plane optical system, high-speed turrets, integral zero stop and choice of glass-etched MOA or […]
Through a profound mix of optical design, superior glass, innovative materials and 100 years of Nikon optical ingenuity, Nikon’s all-new M-TACTICAL has brought affordable rifle scope performance to a new level. The proprietary glass and multicoating technology used in these optics prioritizes bright, high contrast sight pictures–and those views are complemented by purpose-driven reticles designed […]
In the world of pistol mounted optics there is one name that seems to rise to the top very quickly and that is the Trijicon Ruggedized Miniature Reflex, or Trijicon RMR as most of us call it. The version of the Trijicon RMR that we are highlighting today isn’t the new RMR Type 02, it’s […]
Meopta USA has a new collapsible spotting scope engineered for hunters, The TGA 75 is a classic draw-tube design which allows the length to be shorten from 14.8 inches when fully extended to 9.8 inches when collapsed, making it easier to carry. I am a big fan of Meopta. They make high quality optics that […]
HUMMELSTOWN, Penn. – March 19, 2018 – TRACT Optics has introduced a new generation of 10×42 binoculars to its award-winning TORIC product line. This enhanced offering features superior image quality and precision components that give hunters and outdoor enthusiasts a world-class 10×42 binocular. The TORIC Binocular ($694.00) is initially available in 10×42 with an upgraded 8×42 model […]
The most popular place to mount an IR laser on a carbine or rifle is 12 o’clock, top rail, up front towards the muzzle. It is a safe bet that about 95% of Special Operations run their lasers this way. The primary reason for this? So that the laser will not be obstructed by the […]
Trijicon RMR vs Leupold DeltaPoint Pro for handguns There are multiple optics for handguns that are durable and perform well. As technology improves several of these optics begin to stand out for reliability, ease of use, and size. Two of these optics are being put head to head in a comparison video. In this video […]
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