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Pushing the Limits with the Savage Arms Axis II Precision

Pushing the Limits with the Savage Arms Axis II Precision

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After shooting the Axis II Precision for several days and a couple of hundred rounds, I have to say it’s impressive and shoots fantastic. It delivers features and performance well above its weight class and price. It handles as good as it looks and will hit targets far beyond most shooter’s expectations; give one a try.

HEX Optics Dragonfly by Springfield Armory

HEX Optics Dragonfly by Springfield Armory

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The evolution of red dots has made many improvements in the last few years, and now having an experienced company like Springfield Armory providing its influence is sure to help that trend continue. Red dots are here to stay so get out and try the new models from HEX Optics.

Big Gun Performance from Springfield's Micro Hellcat Rapid Defense Package (RDP)

Big Gun Performance from Springfield’s Micro Hellcat Rapid Defense Package (RDP)

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Another significant upgrade of the Rapid Defense Package is the addition of a red dot sight. The RDP takes advantage of the optics ready feature of the Hellcat and includes a HEX Wasp micro red dot.

NEW! - Micro-Dot HEX Wasp, Springfield Armory’s Smallest Red Dot Sight

NEW! – Micro-Dot HEX Wasp, Springfield Armory’s Smallest Red Dot Sight

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Say hello to Springfield Armory’s new Wasp micro red dot sight. The Wasp is one of SA’s new HEX line of optics, and it warrants a serious look for concealed carry and duty gun use. I’ve been watching the evolution of pistol red dots for decades and they are finally getting the features that many [...]

Seeing the Power of the Nightforce NX8 4-32x50 F1

Seeing the Power of the Nightforce NX8 4-32×50 F1

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If you are looking for a scope for precision competition or the hunt of a lifetime you owe it to yourself to give the NX8 offerings a serious look. I think the NX8 F1 line of scopes with the wide range of magnification choices, focal plane options, Mil or MOA adjustment options, reticle options, and illumination choices leaves little else to be desired.

Scoping Things Out: Selecting and Testing A Rifle Scope

Scoping Things Out: Selecting and Testing A Rifle Scope

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It wasn’t until the 1920s that telescopic instruments used as aiming devices began to be widely accepted in the United States, but since then scopes have become the primary means of aiming rifles. In fact, they have become so popular and there are so many choices, it is difficult to decide which to buy.

Raising the Bar with the Vortex Razor Gen III 1-10x

Raising the Bar with the Vortex Razor Gen III 1-10x

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When the situation calls for shooting the same gun up close or hundreds of yards out, the Vortex Razor Gen III 1-10x has the features to allow top performance at either end of the spectrum. The 10 power gives that little extra to make things possible at greater distances.

5000 Yards! Vortex FURY HD 5000 Laser Rangefinder: Seeing Is Believing

5000 Yards! Vortex FURY HD 5000 Laser Rangefinder: Seeing Is Believing

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The Vortex Fury HD 5000 is a compact unit that offers a crisp, clear view for spotting and evaluating game or targets and a powerful, fast rangefinder to determine a precise range to those targets. Two fantastic tools in one small package.

NIGHTFORCE NX8 1-8- Full Review

NIGHTFORCE NX8 1-8- Full Review

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The little 1-8x is a scope that really can get the job done.

Leupold Creates Another Amazing Optic: Meet the VX-5HD 4-20X52 CDS ZL2 - Review

Leupold Creates Another Amazing Optic: Meet the VX-5HD 4-20X52 CDS ZL2 – Review

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Recently, Leupold has been dropping a bunch of new products that are a direct effect of listening to what the their consumers want. This new VX-5HD 4-20×52 CDS-ZL2 is yet another great scope that many of you have been asking for.