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The Best Prism Optics For ARs in 2023

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If you’re not familiar, prism optics are fixed-powered optics that excel on AR’s because of the modern carbine-like nature.

SIG’s ROMEO-M17 Red Dot Sight Available to Public — NRA 2023

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The big news for the SIG Romeo M17 red dot optic is that SIG is going to make it available for purchase by the public rather than be exclusive to the military.

Holosun’s Collaboration with Agency Arms — NRA 2023

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We take an exclusive look at the pistols that Agency Arms collaborated with Sage Dynamics, Ronin Tactics, and Icarus Precision to produce.

Burris SpeedBead

The Burris SpeedBead – A Disappointing Test

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I don’t get why Remington doesn’t just tap their shotguns for an optic’s mount. Like all of their shotguns. Mossberg does it, so why can’t Remington? Luckily, solutions exist, and one that has always interested me was the Burris SpeadBead. It seems like a great solution for a complicated problem. Burris designed the Spea Bead to be an optic mounting solution that doesn’t require a tapped receiver.

Understanding Lumens on Weapon Lights and Flashlights

Understanding Lumens on Weapon Lights and Flashlights

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A lumen has a technical definition, but generally speaking, it’s about as bright as a single candle. More importantly for this discussion, a lumen measures the total energy output of a light without regard for beam angle.

The Swampfox Trihawk: A Wiley One

The Swampfox Trihawk: A Wiley One

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The Swampfox Trihawk is perfect for a variety of tasks. It can be a tactical optic, a hunting optic, or something that helps you show off to your in-laws. Swampfox built it to last with an IPX7 rating and the ability to resist 800Gs of recoil.

Arken Optics SH4 4-16X50: A High-Value Precision Optic

Arken Optics SH4 4-16X50: A High-Value Precision Optic

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The 34mm tube and 50mm objective provide great light transmission which makes the most of available light at dusk or dawn.

A angled view of the red dot sight.

Primary Arms Optics Releases 2nd Generation of Award-Winning MD-25 Red Dot Sight

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Following the success of their Odyssey 2023 Reveal Event, Primary Arms Optics has released their 2nd Generation SLx® MD-25 Red Dot Sight, which incorporates their patented AutoLive® illumination technology for extended runtime.

Is Cheap Thermal Worth It? Testing the AGM TS19-256

Is Cheap Thermal Worth It? Testing the AGM TS19-256

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Thankfully for all the buddies on a budget, the AGM Rattler has a bit more of an affordable price than your average thermal scope.

Mossberg Opens the Flood Gates with Several New Turkey Guns -- SHOT Show 2023

Mossberg Opens the Flood Gates with Several New Turkey Guns — SHOT Show 2023

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The 940 Pro Turkey is all camo’ed out in Mossy Oak Greenleaf so don’t set it down and walk away in the spring season.