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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Coyote hunting is an old sport in the United States, as farmers, ranchers, land owners and even urban residents fight back against the constant spread of coyote population. These wily coyotes seem to manage to thrive anywhere there are humans and so pose a constant threat to our livestock and pets. To that end, most […]

The Savage .17 HMR is an immensely popular bolt action rimfire rifle, chambered in a round fast growing in popularity. The Savage rifle is a lightweight, accurate, and easy to shoot rifle with very little need to improve. However, a good optic can aid in improved accuracy, and can really allow the rifle to be […]

The slug gun is a piece of art. It’s a prime example of why the shotgun is so versatile and beloved by serious hunters. A slug gun is just a shotgun that has been turned into a rifle. Like any good hunting rifle, a slug gun can benefit from a solid scope. But not any […]

The 3 to 9 power rifle scope may be the most ideal scope for hunting in North America. Capable of low level magnification that many people favor for close in hunting, to a large enough magnification suitable for sighting in a rifle or taking long distance shots, the 3-9 scope has become one of the […]

The .338 Winchester Magnum is a popular and powerful caliber designed as a hunting round. Unlike the.338 Lapua, the.338 Win Mag is capable of being chambered in some of the most popular bolt action and semi auto hunting rifles out there. However, a .338 Win Mag without a scope is missing out. The round is […]