It wasn’t until the 1920s that telescopic instruments used as aiming devices began to be widely accepted in the United States, but since then scopes have become the primary means of aiming rifles. In fact, they have become so popular and there are so many choices, it is difficult to decide which to buy.
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Burris XTR III Long Range Riflescope
Published: April 19, 2020 { 12 comments }I’m comfortable in saying that this scope is hitting well above its pay grade and competing quite well with scopes costing $1,000 more. It has great glass, great turrets, perfect tracking, and checks all the right boxes for a long-range precision riflescope.
Raising the Bar with the Vortex Razor Gen III 1-10x
Published: March 29, 2020 { 5 comments }When the situation calls for shooting the same gun up close or hundreds of yards out, the Vortex Razor Gen III 1-10x has the features to allow top performance at either end of the spectrum. The 10 power gives that little extra to make things possible at greater distances.
The Biggest Small Optic for Under $800: The Atibal X 1-10×30 Review
Published: October 27, 2019 { 0 comments }As 3 gun shooting becomes more and more popular, people are demanding more out of their guns. However, without the proper optic the shooter can only ask so much. The Atibal X is a 1-10 power optic that can do it all for shooters that appreciate a run-and-gun style while demanding performance both up close and personal as well as out to 5-600 yards or more, making this optic perfect for recreational shooters and law enforcement alike.
NIGHTFORCE NX8 1-8- Full Review
Published: October 4, 2019 { 6 comments }The little 1-8x is a scope that really can get the job done.
Battle of the Asian Optics! Three Budget-Friendly Long-Range Scopes Tested (Including Tracking)
Published: April 6, 2019 { 23 comments }If you’re willing to buy a scope without the Made in the USA sticker, what are your options? What kind of features, quality, and price points can you expect from scopes made in China, South Korea, or the Philippines? To get a sense of the market, I chose three scopes to test…
Raising the Standard of Precision: The New Nightforce ATACR 4-16×50 F1 MOA Riflescope
Published: October 2, 2018 { 5 comments }I found this to be a great optic and experimentally determined it to be exceptionally precise and overbuilt as most Nightforce optics are. I would trust my life in the wilderness with it if I were hunting dangerous game and I would put my faith in it if I were shooting benchrest competitions.
Leupold VX-3i LRP (Long Range Precision) Scope: Legendary DNA With Performance To Match
Published: September 30, 2018 { 12 comments }Leupold’s new addition, the VX-3i optics series, is a solid buy for any long-range hunter or shooter on a budget.
New Leupold VX-Freedom Scopes: 10 Things You Should Know & New Service Rifle Optic
Published: May 11, 2018 { 2 comments }During the 2018 NRA Show in Dallas, Texas, Leupold announced six new models of their VX-Freedom line of scopes. Here’s a quick rundown on why you should care:
The VX- Freedom line is replacing both the VX-1 and VX-2 line of scopes.
Leupold has figured out how to streamline the manufacturing process and you are essentially getting
TruGlo Launches the Intercept Series: $200 Hunting Scopes – SHOT Show 2018
Published: February 9, 2018 { 3 comments }This year at SHOT 2018, TruGlo stepped into the riflescope arena by introducing the uber-affordable Intercept Series.