The Rise of the MPVO! (Medium Power Variable Optic)
A relatively new segment in the optics world, the MPVO, or medium power variable optic, has been by far my most used type of rifle scope over the last two years. From both-eyes-open, close-in...
TOP MEN? US Navy Deletes Tweet of USS McCain Captain Shooting Backwards Scoped AR
What happens when your ship's armorer can’t even install a scope in the right direction for a photo op with the ship’s commanding officer? Well, you embarrass not only your commanding officer but the...
Optics Review – Holosun HS512C Red Dot
The Holosun series of optics are quite broad these days. They've become one of the more creative companies on the market with night vision and thermal overlay red dots, extremely powerful weapon...
Goldilocks Riflescopes: Four scopes that are just right for ringing steel and scoring on...
Riflescope design and market appeal are a little like Goldilocks’ beds and porridge, swinging from too basic (second-plane duplex reticles in 3-9x42 configurations) to too complicated (first-plane precision reticles in monster 5-30x56 configurations).
But happily...
New From ZeroTech
I recently had a chance to inspect a Zerotech H.A.L.O Enclosed Sight, it seems great. We will test one asap. For now, enjoy the press release.
Here is some info from Zerotech:
ZeroTech Optics Unveils the...
Riton Optics Design Interview
One thing that differentiates good shooters from great shooters is how in-depth they know their equipment. Knowing the design parameters and knowing the inner workings of a specific feature set will help you maximize...
Aimpoint Announces the Release of the New Acro S-2 Sight
Aimpoint just announced a new red dot that's to be released at the SHOT Show next week. The Acro S-2 is designed for use on shotguns with a vent rib. It's geared toward bird...
Burris Optics’ FastFire C Optic for Compact and Subcompact Pistols
Burris Optics is no newcomer to red dot sights. Their FastFire series has been around for quite a while and each generation gets a little bit better. The FastFire C just dropped and it’s...
Optic Review: Leupold Mark 5HD 2-10×30 Rifle Scope
As my Texas hunting experience grows, so, too, does my understanding of the value of a high quality LPVO, or low power variable optic. From earliest dawn to latest dusk, quality glass allows you...
Gear Review: Swampfox Sentinel II Red Dot Sight
Swampfox has carved a name into the red dot, LPVO, variable, and prism optic world as a budget-friendly manufacturer that isn't afraid to do things differently. They've been pretty active in the...
Maven’s New RS1.2 2.5-15×44 Riflescope and S.3 Spotting Scope
We've been fans of Maven optics for years now. See our reviews here, here and here as examples. Now they're out with a new first focal plane rifle scope, the RS1.2 2.5-15x44, and the...
Optic Review: Leupold Patrol 6HD 1-6X24 CDS-ZL2 with CM-R2 Illuminated Reticle
The Leupold gold ring has long been the hallmark of quality and trust for hunters around the world. Bit by bit, Leupold has been earning the trust of the military and law enforcement community...