The Truth About Rifle Optics
John Farnham writes : Last weekend, a student brought an H&K MR762A1 Rifle to my Armed Response to a Terrorist Attack training course last weekend. It's the commercial version of H&K’s 417, a gas-piston, autoloading, military rifle in...
Bushnell Announces Three New AR Optics Laser Sights
Thinking of a new laser for your modern sporting rifle? Bushnell's just announced three new waterproof models in their AR Optics line; the Chase, the Haste and the Rush. Here's their press release ....
Gear Review: Vortex Razor HD Gen II 1-6x24mm Riflescope
The AR-15 is one of the most versatile firearms platforms in the world, available in a myriad of calibers and configurations. Without the proper optic, though, the AR's flexibility -- for hunting, self-defense, target...
Gear Review: Vortex Torque Wrench Mounting Kit
Back in June when I was at C.a.R Firearms talking to Fred Hastings about how he uses a digital protractor at his workbench, I was introduced to Vortex's Torque Wrench Mounting Kit. Fred has...
New From Aimpoint: CompM5 Red Dot Sight
Aimpoint says their new-to-the-civilian-market CompM5 red dot sight was "originally created to meet the needs of a specific official end user." Since the compact, light weight optic is waterproof to 150 feet and can stay...
Gear Review: Primary Arms Advanced 30mm Red Dot
When it comes to affordable optics, many of the house-brand offerings from Primary Arms have been TTAG favorites. Whether it was their 4-14x44 Mil Dot FFP Scope, their 6x scope with .22LR reticle, their...
Gear Review: Sightmark Wolverine and XT-3 Magnifier
My name is Jon Wayne Taylor and I'm a glass snob. But I can change. The Sightmark Wolverine Red Dot and XT-3 Magnifier may help me on my journey to budget optic acceptance.
Prior to my...
Gear Review: Maven S.1A Spotting Scope
My first exposure to Maven was at the Gunwerks L201 Advanced Long Range Shooting Course (reviewed here). On the range, helping us spot out to 1,440 yards, were half a dozen spotting scopes from a...
Accelerate 3x, Transition/Optics 3x Magnifier, AR Optics 1-4x24mm : New From Bushnell
AR stands for Armalite Rifle. It could just as easily stand for America's Rifle. As manufacturers ramped-up and stuffed the sales channels for a Clintonian shock, the market is flooded with the platform --...
New From Revic Optics: PMR 428 Riflescope
From the guys who brought us the powerful and quite badass Gunwerks G7 BR2 rangefinder comes a riflescope with ballistics solving power built right in. Angle, compass direction, temperature, and pressure are all accounted...
Gear Review: Shield Sights RMS (Reflex Mini Sight)
Shield Sights isn't yet a household name in the U.S., but it should be and likely will be soon enough. SHIELD has been around for about 30 years making optics, suppressors, suppressed weapons, stocks,...
New from Primary Arms, Advanced 30mm Red Dot
Primary Arms makes some pretty good optics for the money. And their lineup now includes a 30mm red dot. The new Advanced Red Dot has some great features and a lifetime warranty. MSRP is...