Category: Scopes

Short range optics in the 1 to 4 power category are growing in popularity due to their inherent usefulness and the rise in popularity of modern sporting rifles. These small scopes are more compact, lighter weight, and useful for a wide variety of different tasks. A good 1×4 scope should be crystal clear and transmit…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…