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The Best PCC Optics Out There

BY Travis Pike Published: June 15, 2024 { 3 comments }

Pistol caliber carbines, or PCCs, are a ton of fun. Like most guns, they can greatly benefit from an optic.

Never Miss Again Part IV: Use the Right Reticle

BY James Nash Published: September 4, 2023 { 0 comments }

For years, MOA was the more popular of the two in the US, but now 80-90% of competition shooters are using mRad and (finally) more hunters are using mRad than MOA with 55% of Leupold’s sales being mRad.

2 - Budget Riflescope Riton X3 Conquer 6-24x50, Conquered

Buyer Beware! Budget Riflescope Riton X3 Conquer 6-24×50 Receives a Don’t Buy Review

BY Riley Baxter Published: August 18, 2023 { 6 comments }

At first glance, the X3 Conquer seems to be a good option with its 6-24x magnification range, 10 yd – infinity parallax. 21 MRAD of elevation adjustment, and zero stop turrets.

2 - Buy It Direct: Maven’s Fine RS.5 4-24x50 Rifle Scope

Buy It Direct: Maven’s Fine RS.5 4-24×50 Rifle Scope

BY Brian McCombie Published: June 5, 2023 { 0 comments }

Since their optics are not sold in stores and are only available direct to customers, many shooters and hunters don’t know that the Maven Outdoor Equipment Company is producing some of the best scopes and binoculars on the market today. Yes, some of the best.

Primary Arms Expands GLx Scope Line with Two High-Power Models — SHOT Show 2023

BY Jeff Cramblit Published: January 25, 2023 { 0 comments }

For SHOT Show 2023, Primary Arms debuted its first American-made optics, both these new scopes are designed and built in Texas.

MeoSport R 3-15x50 RD; A New High-Value Scope from Meopta

MeoSport R 3-15×50 RD; A New High-Value Scope from Meopta

BY Garrett Negen Published: June 19, 2022 { 3 comments }

Meopta is breaking into the mid-tier scope market with their new MeoSport R 1-15×50. While lesser known than some of the other European scope manufacturers, Meopta has been making high-end optics for nearly a century, and with an MSRP of $450, this is one of the most economical ways to get some European glass on your rifle.

The Primary Arms GLx 2.5-10X44

BY Travis Pike Published: February 26, 2022 { 2 comments }

When you are looking to combine a high-quality optic with a decent price point, then Primary Arms is likely your go-to. They make great products that don’t break the bank. The Primary Arms GLx comes in at a mid-tier price but packs Tier 1 performance. This variable optic came to me at the perfect time. Rifle season begins soon, and I have a freezer empty of venison and a new Savage Impulse Predator, with an empty optic’s rail. The GLx presented a modern solution to a modern problem.

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