There is a reason why gun enthusiasts and military veterans are always talking about sniper scopes. They are essential for anyone looking to shoot accurately at long ranges. Here, we will explore the 10 best rifle scopes for long-range shooting. We will also provide you with a buyer’s guide so that you can find the […]
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How To Choose A Rifle Scope: The only guide you’ll need to read
Finding the right scope is like running through a maze, you don’t know WHERE you’re going. Couple that with the countless landmines of confusing technical jargon, specs, acronyms — and you might be in the maze for LIFE. Not good. That’s why I wrote this article — to help serve as a guide through the […]
Meopta USA Introduces New Dichroic Reticle Technology with Battery-Free Illumination
Meopta USA is now offering ground breaking new dichroic reticle technology in its MeoStar 3-12×56 riflescopes. Meopta’s patent-pending dichroic DichroTech coating enables reticles in multiple color configurations to automatically adjust color tone and intensity in varying light conditions without the use of a battery. DichroTech provides maximum contrast and visibility, enhancing target acquisition while speeding and […]
Tract Optics: Toric Ultra HD Scope 4-20×50
The market for rifle optics is particularly crowded when it comes to red dot style optics and scopes that offer 1-6X magnification. The other end of the market, the long range hunters and sport shooters are less crowded and ripe for an upstart company like Tract Optics to come in and shake up the market. […]
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 […]
Nikon’s New FX1000: First Focal Plane, Feature Heavy
Watch as long-range YouTuber Highjak86 unboxes the new Nikon Black FX1000. An evolution of the BLACK X1000 that won Optic of the Year on TheArmsGuide last year. Upgrades to the Nikon Black FX1000 include laser etched turret markings including direction markings that are apparent to the shooter while on the rifle. Why hasn’t that been […]
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 […]
Nikon Introduces Match-Ready First Focal Plane Riflescope
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 […]
Watch Nikon’s All-New M-TACTICAL Rifle Scope: Affordable Performance
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 […]
Nightforce Announces New NX8, ATACR Riflescopes
Nightforce Optics just unveiled two new 1-8x24mm riflescopes to close out 2017. First up is the NX8 1-8×24 F1. This optic represents the first entry in the company’s new NX8 family of riflescopes. Designed for short -to medium-range shooting, the compact NX8-8×24 F1 boasts “true 1x magnification and a daylight visible reticle with multiple brightness settings, it is versatile enough […]