Fixed power scopes are often underrated and unappreciated. They offer numerous advantages over a variable power optic, but most people ignore them and choose a variable simply for the options of different magnifications. A good fixed power scope is simple and easy to use, which is one of its main advantages. A good fixed power […]
Continue reading →The .223 is one of the most popular rounds in the world. Typically, the round is a cheaper alternative to the 5.56mm and is often offered in sporting configurations like expanding rounds for hunting. If you are looking to outfit a .223 with an optic you need to find one that can take advantage of […]
Continue reading →We’ve probably all seen the gimmicky use of a laser sight in Lethal Weapon 4 (yes, we’re old so we remember Lethal Weapon 4). Riggs’ use of the then cutting edge and unusual technology was seemingly the stuff of science fiction, making impossible shots easy, and trick shooting child’s play. While it makes for some […]
Continue reading →When you think of great scopes, I mean truly great rifle scopes, the kind that you cannot even look at for under four figures, NightForce and Leupold are going to be two names that quickly come to mind. And for damn good reason. Both companies have an unquestionable reputation for high end, top quality rifle […]
Continue reading →Rangefinders are all the rage and for good reason. They are a portable, affordable way to precisely determine the range of a shot. Used in hunting, tactical, and sporting applications, a rangefinder will quickly pinpoint the distance you must engage your target at, even at very long distances, which makes dialing in your scope much […]
Continue reading →The SKS rifle is one of the most popular in the United States. Born in the Soviet Union, the rifle spread during the Cold War to any and all nations with communist influence. The weapon’s popularity is its excellent price and legality around the country. Because of this, the SKS popularity has influenced a wide […]
Continue reading →Night vision was barely out of its technological infancy when the War on Terror began. The military had lagged behind substantially in investing into night vision technology. However, after the war began, night vision technology became clearer, smaller and more effective. This transitioned over into the civilian market, where Generation 1 night vision became very […]
Continue reading →As we know, Eotech red dot sights are some of the best rifle sights on the market. Rugged, durable, combat proven and American made, they are the pinnacle of technical achievement in the holographic sight world. However, like many red dots, they do not offer any magnification. They are essentially an optical sight, providing a […]
Continue reading →Thirty millimeter scopes are becoming increasingly more popular as shooters realize that the slightly larger tube offers greater long range accuracy potential. While the size difference between a standard 1 inch tube (25.4mm) and a 30mm (1.18”) is seemingly nominal, the increased size permits a larger internal adjustment range, which means you can better engage […]
Continue reading →The Marlin 60 is one of the most popular .22 caliber rifles in existence and is known for its accuracy, reliability, and ease of use. One the rifle’s best traits is that it is lightweight and easy to use by shooters of any age and size. When it comes to equipping the weapon with a […]
Continue reading →A majority of hunters today use some type of a sighting device on their long guns, because it gets rid of the need to line up the front and rear iron sights. This is no exception on a .243 Winchester rifle. The .243 is essentially a necked down version of the popular .308 Winchester. It […]
Continue reading →Our ancestors used to pack primitive gunpowder down crude iron tubes, light it with a match, point it in the general direction of their enemy, and hope the mass of smoke, fire, and randomly flying bits of metal might harm the folks downrange. Barring that, it was always good for instilling confusion and fear, provided […]
Continue reading →Accurate, powerful, easy to shoot, and affordable, all phrases that perfectly describe the SKS Rifle. Of Russian origin, this rifle hit the shores of American and exploded into popularity. Its low cost of entry and widely available ammo guaranteed it would be a success. The SKS is a great rifle—but one with terrible sights. The […]
Continue reading →The Eotech series of holographic red dots are some of the best holographic sights on the market. These optics have been adopted by the U.S. Military, hundreds of different police forces including the famed F.B.I. Hostage Rescue Team. Eotechs are known for their dependability and their precision and ease of use. There is a variety […]
Continue reading →The ACOG is an awesome rifle sight. Used by advanced militaries and the comfortably wealthy the world over, there can be no better illuminated rifle scope for your AR 15 or similar rifle. Sadly, not all of us have tons of dough to drop on an optic. But, on the flip side, few of us […]
Continue reading →Snipers are a battlefield’s nightmare. Silent, deadly, and accurate, a sniper is expected to perform at the top level of being a professional soldier. However, a sniper relies on his equipment, and that equipment must be top notch. A good sniper scope needs to be tough enough to survive a battlefield. A sniper values accuracy […]
Continue reading →The M4 carbine is the natural evolution of the venerable M16 rifle. While a true M4 carbine has a barrel of 14.5”, which makes it illegal to own without all manner of stupid red tape, a great number of “M4orgery” carbines exist, which have the magic extra 1.5” of barrel length that turns them from […]
Continue reading →The Scar 17 is one of the most modern, heavy hitting battle rifles out there. Designed by FN and marketed to the Special Operation community, the SCAR 17 has the ergonomics of an assault rifle but with the powerful .308 chambering. Because the Scar 17 is a precise rifle, it needs a good quality optic […]
Continue reading →The EOTech holographic red dot optic completely changed the nature of close quarter’s battle optics. Adopted by militaries across the world, the EOTech is a reliable, durable, and capable combat optic. The only downside is its high price because everybody knows EoTechs are not cheap optics. Certainly you get what you pay for, but for […]
Continue reading →A decade ago the only people using night vision were police, military, and those with a lot of money. Since the war on terror has spurred an enormous amount of interest in military night vision we have seen units shrink in both size and price. These days, just about anyone can afford a night vision […]
Continue reading →Red dot optics are a booming business. Since the War on Terror has started, we’ve seen simple red dot optics shrink in size but dominate in market potential. “Red dot scope” is a term that describes a wide variety of different optics and is somewhat generic. These optics have a variety of styles and include […]
Continue reading →The .22 Magnum is one of those rounds that is actually far more powerful than it might seem at first glance. North American Arms builds a popular mini revolver in .22 mag, Kel Tec builds a carbine and a handgun designed around the .22 mag, and it has long been popular in everything from survival […]
Continue reading →The main issue with most optics is that they are designed for one specific task and while most optics excel in one thing or another, they usually fail at something else. A good long range optic is poor at close range, and a close range optic is poor at long range. So what’s the answer? […]
Continue reading →Buying an EOTech red dot sight for your AR is sometimes a difficult choice. They aren’t cheap, but they are worth every penny and more that you spend on them. To make matters worse, there are a bewildering array of similar yet radically different EOTech sights out there, plus an unholy amount of cheap knockoffs […]
Continue reading →Considered by some to be the best all around sporting cartridge, the 7mm Remington Magnum has been a very popular round since its introduction in the early 1960’s. Since then, it has established itself as one of the finest flat-shooting, hard-hitting rounds out there. Suitable for dangerous game on all continents and even in use […]
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