It’s time for another scope comparison article! This time we pit the ever popular and well-known Leupold against Vortex. Both companies are known for quality optics, both are US based, although Vortex imports a great many of their optics from state of the art factories overseas, and both build scopes for the demanding hunter and […]
Continue reading →The 6.8 Remington Special Cartridge, or 6.8 SPC, was born out of a perceived need for a better cartridge than the currently used 5.56mm round in the M-16. The result was a round with a larger and heavier bullet, and what some claimed were superior ballistics. Based off the old .30 Remington case, an AR-15 […]
Continue reading →With carbines like the AR 15, the SCAR, Tavor, and SIG MCX ruling the market, the need for a quality optic has formed an entire market. The carbine saw a lot of accessories come about due to two events: the expiration of the Federal Assault weapons ban and the War on Terror. As non-neutered AR […]
Continue reading →Spotting scopes can be quite pricey just like rifle scopes. They range from a hundred or less and all the way to several thousand dollars. When looking for an affordable spotting scope, you want to avoid buying a cheap, crappy optic. Still, you can get a high quality spotting scope for a great price if […]
Continue reading →The ability to see far distances has been a valued tool throughout time, from commanders on the battlefield to ship captains. These days outdoorsmen throughout the world appreciate the ability to see a little further. Hunters like the ability to scout their prey, judge who’s the largest or who is perfect for the hunt. Hikers […]
Continue reading →The CZ 455 is a rimfire, bolt action rifle that is famously made by the legendary CZ arms company. The rifle is accurate and precise and is the perfect platform for a scope, but a scope is truly only as good as its rings. A good set of scope rings for the CZ 455 will […]
Continue reading →The Savage Axis series of rifles are great firearms for the money. The rifle is chambered in a variety of powerful rounds so any accessories need to be able to withstand the recoil. The accessories also need to actually add something to the rifle, and need to improve on the rifle’s few shortcomings. Lastly, the […]
Continue reading →The Stevens 320 is a budget-friendly shotgun that comes in a wide variety of different configurations, including home defense, field grade, and tactical. While the Stevens is popular due to its price, it can be difficult to find quality accessories for. You have to be careful when purchasing accessories for the Stevens 320 or really […]
Continue reading →The Marlin Model 60 is a classic firearm that has been a favorite of shooters and plinkers for decades. The classic design is simple, reliable, and accurate. But the Model 60 is also quite plain and could easily be upgraded. When upgrading any gun you should always invest in quality parts; anything less will make […]
Continue reading →Parallax-free red dots have become quite popular, as they allow for the most optimal use of the sight even under unusual circumstances. Thousands of words can be spilled explaining parallax-free red dots, but it can be summed up with a single, simple concept; after a certain range, regardless of where you see the dot in […]
Continue reading →The Marlin 795 is one of the most popular .22 semi automatic rifles and for good reason. Not only is it affordable but it is also very reliable and very accurate. One of the quiet bargains in .22’s, it lacks the mass appeal of the Ruger 10/22, in that it doesn’t have as much of […]
Continue reading →Red dot sights are so awesome, we’ve written about them a couple times already. However, since they are so awesome, we are doing it again, only this time pairing up red dots and magnifiers. The problem with buying red dots is that eventually you actually want to magnify the thing, but you don’t always want […]
Continue reading →Meprolight and Trijicon are both bad boys in the military realm. Meprolight, an Israeli company, has been producing optics, and iron sights for the Israeli army and police forces for decades. Trijicon is not a new company, but their name recognition came after a massive contract for optics to United States military. Outside of their […]
Continue reading →The Mini 30 fires a short range but powerful round. The 7.62 x 39 round is of Russian origin and designed to be used within 300 meters. A scope designed to work with the Mini 30 shouldn’t be super powerful, and if a variable scope, it should have a lower setting. The 7.62 x 39 […]
Continue reading →The .45-70 has proven capable of taking all big game species on the planet, and is often used for protection against grizzly and polar bears in Alaska. While originally loaded as a black powder round in the late 19th century, today it can be had in everything from the original black powder loading or a […]
Continue reading →It’s only appropriate that the two optics that make Vortex a name in the tactical market should face off against each other. Vortex became a household brand for many shooters due to the fame of the Sparc and Strikefire. Both fill a niche of a quality red dot at an affordable price. In a world […]
Continue reading →The .338 Lapua is an extremely capable and powerful, long range round. It’s capable of doing a lot, it can do a lot more when paired with a proper scope. The .338 Lapua puts a lot of stress on an optic, and one of the first considerations one should have is the scope’s strength and […]
Continue reading →We get asked lots of questions on Reloader Addict like, “What is the best scope for shooting down flying saucers?” or “What’s the best scope for hunting Bigfoot?” Well, oddly enough, there is an answer to those questions, namely the Leupold VX-3 and VX-2, although I would strongly advise against engaging flying saucers or Bigfoot […]
Continue reading →The Ruger Gunsite Scout is one of the most effective and reliable takes on Jeff Cooper’s scout rifle concept. The Scout model has even made improvements to the design but retains the scout rifles’ forward mounted scope, which means it requires a long eye relief or scout scope. And it’s important to purchase a long-eye […]
Continue reading →The Glock 22 .40 pistol is one of the most popular Glock models. Issued by dozens of police departments from municipalities, to state to federal, the Glock 22 serves and has for decades. However, it does have a weakness, and it’s the standard Glock has “target” sights that are rather pitiful. See, the only upgrade […]
Continue reading →The Ruger Mark III is not only one of the most popular Ruger pistols but one of the most popular .22 pistols period. The Mark III is designed to mount an optic with ease and squeezes out every ounce of potential from the firearm. The Mark III is a precise platform so any optic looking […]
Continue reading →The .22-caliber handgun has grown in popularity recently, due to the rise in handgun sales and folks looking to shoot an affordable, low-recoiling training or hunting pistol. Ruger even resurrected the Charger platform to meet the demand. A .22-caliber handgun is easy to shoot but made even more so with the addition of an optic. […]
Continue reading →The rifle is the most accurate platform on the market, and this is due to its long barrel and how stable it is. When it comes to purchasing a used rifle, an important factor is checking the rifle’s bore, the inside of the barrel. A good borescope makes it’s possible to spot rust, pitting, and […]
Continue reading →The Ruger 10/22 is one of the all time great American rimfire rifles. suitable for everything from tin can plinking to rebuilding as an ultimate match grade rifle. Since it is a versatile gun and an ideal training and practice platform, many people have started installing red dot sights on their 10/22’s. One nice thing […]
Continue reading →When John Browning designed the .50 caliber Browning Machine gun round, it’s doubtful he ever intended the round to used with a shoulder fired sniper rifle. If he did, he would certainly say a scope would do such a weapon wonders. The .50 BMG round is immensely powerful round that in kind requires an immensely […]
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