I’ll bet most of us tend to give only passing thought to reticle selection, but there’s a reason that there are somewhere over 96.2 billion reticle designs floating around out there. They’re designed for specific purposes.
Optics/Sights
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Awesome Burris Promo: Free FastFire 3 with 3x or 5x AR Scope
Published: March 10, 2016 { 6 comments }For a limited time only Burris is giving away FastFire 3 red dot reflex sights with the purchase of one of their fixed 3x or 5x riflescopes. This combination gives shooters the ability to make precise shots at long ranges and switch over to an unmagnified sight for fast, close-up shooting.
Webley & Scott Empire Rifle: New Gun Review
Published: February 7, 2016 { 20 comments }The Webley & Scott Empire Rifle is a solid buy for hunters looking for a gun with a little more class than your average entry-level bolt gun. Sub MOA accuracy and excellent attention to detail make this an attractive package.
New Micro Red Dots and All Purpose Scopes from Meopta — SHOT Show 2016
Published: February 3, 2016 { 1 comment }Meopta has a new line of red dots that are so low that they’ll co-witness with factory sights. And that’s just the start. Check out what’s new fro our coverage of SHOT Show 2016.
New Nightforce First Focal Planes And Fixed Powers — SHOT Show 2016
Published: February 2, 2016 { 0 comments }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.
New 3x and 6x Magnifiers from Aimpoint — SHOT Show 2016
Published: January 26, 2016 { 3 comments }Aimpoint 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
Published: January 15, 2016 { 13 comments }Springfield 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
Published: December 12, 2015 { 16 comments }The 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
Published: July 16, 2015 { 29 comments }Break 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
Published: March 4, 2015 { 6 comments }The 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.