I cut my teeth with an ACOG on an M16A4 and have always appreciated the simplicity and design of a good prism optic. As such, when Vortex released the latest Spitfire HD Gen 2 models, my ears perked up. Emails were sent, and Vortex happily sent me a Spitfire HD Gen 2 5X optic.
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Review: Leupold VX-3HD 3.5-10X40 Riflescope
Published: July 12, 2021 { 1 comment }The new Leupold VX-3HD riflescope is, according to the author, the best VX-3 scope made to date, offering better resolution, clarity, and contrast in a light, rugged and affordable package.
The Super Smooth Strasser RS 14 Evolution in 6.5 PRC
Published: July 12, 2021 { 8 comments }Strasser rifles are made in Austria, a country known for high-quality firearms, and the RS14 Evolution certainly fits that bill. I’m not sure what the company meant by the “RS” designation but after evaluating the Evolution I think it should stand for “Really Smooth,” “Remarkably Slick,” or something along those lines.
Big Dot Energy! The Aimpoint H2 6MOA.
Published: July 11, 2021 { 6 comments }Small dots suck! And the majority of the firearms industry has been lying to you. The last 8 years or so has seen an explosion of quality rugged red dot sights (RDS) from many manufacturers in the firearms industry. Together with all these sights came small dots. Customers were sold a bucket of lies, that they needed small dots for “precision”. Today I am going to explain to you why small dots suck and you don’t need them for “precision”. I am also going to explain why the Aimpoint H2 with 6MOA dot is the new king of rifle dot sights.
Space Force in Your Pocket: Full Review of the Vortex Fury HD 5000 AB
Published: July 4, 2021 { 1 comment }I’ll say at the outset that the title of this review is a lie. In order to do a “full review” of the new Vortex Fury binos, I’d need a lot more copy space than my editor is going to give me. The Vortex Fury HB 5000 AB is so loaded with features and functionalities [...]
Tied Down- The How, What, and Why of dummy-cording
Published: June 27, 2021 { 6 comments }Have you ever heard the deafening thud of $13 000 hitting the cold, hard earth? I have…
Streamlight VIR II – Bridging the Spectrum Between IR & Visible Light
Published: June 20, 2021 { 0 comments }When it comes to getting into Night Vision, most everything is expensive and you need quite a bit to just get into the game. Streamlight has a great offering that gets you in at a decent price while giving you a lot of capability. I’m talking about the VIR II Weapon Light.
Review: Burris Thermal Imagers
Published: June 7, 2021 { 2 comments }Burris has brought 3 different thermal imaging products to the market and considering the price point and what you get, they’ve got a winner.
Versatility Defined, the NIGHTFORCE NX8 2.5-20x50mm F1
Published: June 5, 2021 { 1 comment }The NX8 2.5-20x performed exceptionally well on all fronts, and I look forward to seeing the action in Africa behind the crosshairs of one.
17 Facts about the Leupold DeltaPoint Micro and Field Test Report
Published: May 30, 2021 { 10 comments }Just like your mother-in-law, it’s carrying a little extra weight around the backend. Function before fashion the Leupold DP Micro works and it’s tiny. They had to put the electronics and the batt









