Reliable red dots are rarely cheap red dots, but there has been a shift in the market recently. Instead of choosing between a massive piece of crap optic and an 800 dollar Aimpoint, a middle ground has come to exist. In this middle ground Red dots like the SPOT scope CPR exist. This is a […]
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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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Long Range Shooting Handbook: A Beginner’s Guide to Precision Rifle Shooting
I’ve shot a lot of rounds in my life. I was a pretty heavy volume shooter in my teens, chewing through case after case of .223, 7.63×39 and 12ga as well as various handgun calibers. After I joined the military my volume went up drastically easily pushing tens of thousands of rounds downrange annually. I was well […]
Atibal MROC 3x Optic: A rugged light weight sight
The Atibal MROC (modern rifle optic component) is another entry in the short but growing list of optics based on the same patent as the venerable Trijicon ACOG. That patent (having lapsed in 2008) has opened up a big niche in the optics market for those who want something close to what the ACOG provides, […]
Leupold VX-3i LRP 4.5-14x FFP | Precision optic quick-look
Leupold has been a leader in the optics market for many years. In the past decade, their dominance has come under fire from companies offering less-expensive optics, most of which are made in Japan. The question many asked: “will Leupold cut corners to try and compete at lower prices, or maintain status as a premium […]