Most gun owners I know have a respectable sized stable of firearms at their disposal. Few enthusiasts it seems, are single firearm owners. With many guns comes many accessories. Slings, scopes, magazines…. the costs add up quickly. While the most used (and abused) rifles may find themselves adorned with the most expensive optics the shooter […]
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Burris Eliminator III | Rifle scope, rangefinder and ballistics in one package
The Burris Eliminator is an interesting beast: it combines a riflescope with a rangefinder and a ballistic calculator, all in one. While I put up my first impressions, setup and its tech specs here, after spending some quality time at the range I’m ready to detail my shooting experience with this jack-of-all-trades. I headed out […]
Nikon BLACK Force1000 1-4x Optic | Quick Look
Nikon is continuing to develop their line of sport optics with the release of the BLACK Force1000, a 1-4x optic for shooting close- to mid-range. Having recently checked out the BLACK X1000 4-16x precision riflescope, it has me excited to run the Force1000 through its paces. First, let’s cover the tech specs as provided by […]
Nikon Black X1000 4-16x Scope | Bringing the Target to You
The Nikon Black X1000 series is a recent release from the well-known Japanese optics and imaging equipment manufacturer. Designed from the ground up as a dedicated precision riflescope, this line is catering to the demanding shooter rather than the casual plinker or fair weather hunter. Offered in either 4-16x or 6-24x, it’s clear Nikon wants […]
Burris Eliminator III | Quick Look
While many shooters are interested in chasing the thrill of knocking down targets at long-range, learning to juggle the different equipment commonly used in such activities can be a bit daunting. Burris Optics aims to streamline that workload down to a simple button press with their Eliminator III Laserscope. This is a scope, ballistic calculator and […]
Leupold VX-6 1-6x Riflescope | First Impressions
While there are a number of quality optics manufacturers, few enjoy name brand recognition as widespread as Leupold and Stevens, Inc. A fifth generation family run business, the Beaverton, Oregon based corporation has annual sales exceeding $160 million and employs over 700 people. Leupold has long been known for their quality optics and “Gold Ring” […]
Kit Review: Nightforce NXS 1-4x Optic
During my time with the Trijicon Accupoint optic, I was given the chance to set it up and run it head to head against the Nightforce 1-4x offering, and I have to tell you, I jumped at the chance. Nightforce has a history of producing optics that truly set the bar pretty high. In the […]
Kit Review: Trijicon Accupoint 1-4X optic
Trijicon is probably one of the most recognized makers of optics and gun sights in the industry. From the ACOG combat optic to tritium-based night sights, Trijicon has made a reputation for making durable, useful, and high quality sighting systems that are trusted by law enforcement, military, and civilian operators around the world. With the […]
Eotech Recall and Replacement Options
The Eotech models of red dot optics made by L3 Communications have been an iconic piece of military hardware since the Global War on Terror started in 2001. These sights have been issued to hundreds of thousands of members of the police, military and law enforcement communities throughout the world. It is almost as popular […]
Reaper Tips: Focal Plane Made Easy
Rifle scopes are based on refracting telescopes. Using image erector lenses to present the shooter with an upright image, they have two planes of focus where the reticle can be placed, at the focal plane between the objective lens and the image erector lens (first focal plane [FFP]), or the focal plane between the image […]