Nightforce has some great new option for 2016. One is a fixed power 42×44, and the other is a new line of first focal plane scopes designed for those who want the versatility Nightforce is known for, but who may not be able to afford some of the pricier options. Check out our SHOT Show coverage.
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New 3x and 6x Magnifiers from Aimpoint — SHOT Show 2016
Updated: January 26, 2016Aimpoint is introducing three magnifiers to work with their red dots, the 3X-C, 3XMag-1 and 6xMag-1 for commercial, law enforcement and military use.
New Crimson Trace Laserguard Springfield XD-S – Review – SHOT Show 2016
Updated: January 15, 2016Springfield Armory has a dedication to concealed carry. They’ve now taken that to the next level with the Crimson Trace Laser Guard. What do you get when you put a laser on a compact powerhouse like the XD-S? Even more speed and assurance. Read our review.
Aimpoint Lands Contract While EOTech Gets the Door
Updated: December 12, 2015The long-running debate over which optic platform is better, Aimpoint or EOTech, may have come to a head.
Advanced Mil-Dot: Estimating Distance Using Your Scope
Updated: March 31, 2024Break out the calculators–we’re doing some math. This isn’t count-on-your-fingers math, either. We’re talking about the Mil-Dot reticle scope and its use. And this is valuable information for anyone who shoots long range. This isn’t Mil-Dot Made Easy–we’ve done that one already. This is the advanced lesson.
The Primary Arms Micro Dot–Easy on the Wallet
Updated: March 4, 2015The Micro Dot from Primary Arms is rugged, waterproof, and unbelievably inexpensive. If you’re in the market for a solid optic, and aren’t willing to invest in some of the more expensive options on the market–the Micro is a great option. We’ve been kicking this one around for two years now with no issues.
Burris AR-1X–The Best Red Dot Under $500?
Updated: February 22, 2015From a distance, the Burris AR-1X is just another red dot sight wrapped up in a different look, however that would be the incorrect assumption. This Burris AR-1X has features which make me feel that this may be one of the better red dots on the market. And it isn’t going to break the bank.
Ultimate Contest: Win a Burris Eliminator III
Updated: February 19, 2015Burris Optics is giving away a free, that’s correct, a FREE Eliminator III scope. How do you enter the contest? Click on this article to find out.
Meopta Optics – Czech Quality You Never Heard Of? – SHOT Show 2015
Updated: February 5, 2015Looking for a new scope? Meopta makes some of the best. These are the clearest, most feature packed scopes out there. This Czechoslovakian glass maker sets the bar for quality, and they offer numerous configurations. Meopta is the company the other scope makers come to see at SHOT Show. Check out what’s new for 2015.
Leupold’s New D-EVO Changes Everything–SHOT Show 2015
Updated: February 4, 2015The Leupold D-EVO is harder to describe than it is to understand. It is an optic that allows you to see magnified targets. It also allows you to see targets at close range, unmagnified. At the same time. It is kind of like a badass bifocal, and it is going to change the way we think about optics.