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Opening the box, the ProStaff Custom XR looks like any other optic with a n MOA elevation turret.

Long Range Made Easy with Nikon’s ProStaff 5 Custom XR

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Nikon has taken a different approach to solving the challenge of quickly finding the right scope adjustments for a given cartridge and rifle combination. Rather than forcing the shooter to use an “average” ammo load and hoping performance from their specific rifle matches the ballistic drop reticle, they’ll customize a scope for you, your rifle, and the exact type of ammunition you like to shoot. Read our review.

The Leupold's dials are large, positive and have good visual indicators.

Premium Optics Solutions for the 300 AAC Blackout

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There aren’t many 300 AAC Blackout specific optics on the market and I can guess why. Imagine trying to design a reticle that can accommodate the incredible variety of ballistic performance of that round. With 300 Blackout ammunition and reloading, there is no “standard” ballistic performance profile. What can you do?

Shield CQS—A Good Red Dot Sight for SBRs

Shield CQS—A Good Red Dot Sight for SBRs

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With the ever-growing popularity of the modern sporting rifle platform (I call it a platform because there seem to be an infinite number of configurations), there is a growing trend toward carbines and short barreled rifles (SBR’s). Since these are used for fast, dynamic, short-range work, non-magnified electronic dot sights and backup iron sights work well on these rifles. Smaller and lighter has become the trend, which is good as long as the sights are functional and reliable.