In this episode of the optics buying guide, we’re going to get a little bit geeky, but still practical, about the different types of “red dots” and how one might use them.
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Optics Buying Guide: Holographic and Red Dot Optics
BY Tom McHale Published: September 12, 2016 { 14 comments }Long-Range Zombie Kill Tactics—Using Mil-Dots To Survive The Apocalypse!
BY Ian Kenney Published: September 8, 2016 { 24 comments }If a zombie apocalypse comes, will you be ready to take the long-range shots needed to stop these deadly threats before they get close enough to bite? Read on to find out how.
Desert Tech Update: Smart Phone HUD App and MDR Bullpup Scheduled for Q4
BY Max Slowik Published: September 7, 2016 { 11 comments }Desert Tech is launching a new app that puts a heads-up display on your smart phone. The company has also announced a new release date for the MDR bullpup.
Optics Buying Guide: Using A Laser Rangefinding Scope
BY Tom McHale Published: September 6, 2016 { 2 comments }THE SERIES Part 1: Optics Buying Guide: Iron Sights, Red Dots, and Scopes Part 2: Optics Buying Guide: Top Must-Know Terms for Picking the Right Scope Part 3: Optics Buying Guide: Scope Mounts Part 4: Optics Buying Guide: How To Properly Zero Your Scope Part 5: Optics Buying Guide: Finding Your Range with a Scope Reticle Part [...]
Shoot a Target at 2.5 Miles!
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: August 25, 2016 { 20 comments }On November 22nd, Jim Spinella hit a 36” plate at 4210 yards with a HCR 375 CheyTac. That is 2.4 miles!
Green Beret: How to Zero Your Rifle in Five Minutes
BY S.H. Blannelberry Published: August 9, 2016 { 20 comments }Back by popular demand, here is another excellent tutorial from GunsAmerica contributor Clay Martin.
Optics Buying Guide: How To Properly Zero Your Scope
BY Tom McHale Published: August 2, 2016 { 11 comments }Simply put, the process of zeroing a scope matches the point of aim to the actual point of impact. Put differently, the process ensures that a bullet lands exactly where you put the crosshairs
Rapid-Fire Rangefinder: Hands on with the new SilencerCo Radius
BY Austin Van Gilder Published: July 26, 2016 { 8 comments }The new SWR Radius from SilencerCo is a highly capable rail-mounted rangefinder that gives lightning-fast distance ranging information out to a mile.
First Look: Shield Mini Sight Polymer Red Dot Optic
BY Tom McHale Published: July 20, 2016 { 13 comments }The new Shield Mini Sights are made of polymer. That alone is news enough–but the lens is polymer, too. Those used to steel and aluminum and glass will find this new combination
Primary Arms Platinum Scopes Are Here and Looking Good
BY Max Slowik Published: July 8, 2016 { 2 comments }Primary Arms has a new higher-end series of riflescopes called the Platinum Series. The Platinum series is a big departure from their increasingly popular budget optics but that doesn’t make it any less of a value.









