Category: Optics Reviews
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How to Mount a Scope [Guide]
Attaching a scope to a rifle can feel like a complex evolution. If you do it incorrectly, your scope will move when firing it, and or you’ll be less accurate. However, if you have the right tools, and follow these steps, you’ll be able to properly mount your scope, and mitigate those problems. With that,…
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Steiner M5Xi Military
By Beau Durham When you think of high end optics, Steiner is one of the first names I think of. Steiner was nice enough to allow me to test out the M5Xi 1-5×24. With having limited experience with higher end optics, i wasn’t sure what to expect. I can tell you that Steiner didn’t let…
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Getting Perspective: Understanding Focal Planes
Whether you’re new to shooting or you’ve hit the range a few times, some of the terminology can be confusing. When looking down the scope, though, understanding the difference between the first and second focal plane can seriously affect your shooting. First Focal Plane One of the biggest differences between the focal planes is the…
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Reticles 101: How to Choose the Right Rifle Scope Reticle
If you are shopping for a new scope, you’re probably thinking a lot about reticle choice. You aren’t alone. I just went through this process with my new AR-10. There are a sea of options out there, and it’s hard to pick. I’ll help you narrow down your options. Different Reticle Designs There are so…
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How to Use MOA Reticle
How to Use MOA Reticle The trajectory of a spinning bullet isn’t straight. It’s a downward curve (arc) because gravity pulls down the bullet. Wind also swings the bullet sideways. And so, when you shoot, you hit the target at the zero (sight in) distance. But beyond that point-blank (zero) range, you miss. Hence, you…
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Bushnell Elite 4200 1.25-4×24 Matte Rainguard Rifle Scope Review
The Bushnell Elite 4200 1.25-4×24 Matte Rainguard Rifle Scope features the patented RainGuard HD technology. This allows an astounding light transmission of 95% at 550NM, which enables you to get an accurate shot in just about any type of environment or weather. The lens is multi-coated, which allows the precision of this rifle scope to reach a…
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How to Become a Spotting Scope Expert
As a hunter, birdwatcher or plain enthusiast, nothing beats the view provided by a spotting scope. Well, nothing but a telescope but that’s a different matter. We are here to discuss spotting scopes and how you can be an expert at using one. Spotting scopes provide magnification at greater capacity than any other hunting equipment.…
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LUCID RED DOT REVIEW
The LUCID Red Dot is a low priced, simple and straightforward red dot scope with a set of interesting features that make it a worthwhile look for the budget consumer. Its setup allows for 1/3 co-witness while also being parallax free, a welcome feature for the price. Surprisingly a picatinny rail mount is built in,…
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Results of a World Record Long Range Shooter and some Aerospace Engineers
The Arc-Rizer is easy to mount and will optimize a $200 scope enhancing performance to equal a $1,600 scope that has internal adjustments. You don’t have to spend thousands on a scope to become competitive in long-range shooting any longer.”
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Transition to Tactical: Burris AR-332
I’ve been a fan of Burris optics for years and I’ve used a variety of their scopes on a few of my guns. I think the brand is one of the best out there, and I haven’t had a bad experience with them. I really wanted a nice tactical rifle and I decided on an…
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Tasco Red Dot 1 x 30mm Rifle Scope 5 MOA Dot Reticle
Tasco Red Dot 1 x 30mm Rifle Scope 5 MOA Dot Reticle is actually a good sight for the money
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The Ultimate AR Laser, The Sightmark LoPro Green Laser
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mansfield, TX- August 28, 2012-Sightmark’s first low profile laser, the LoPro Green Laser features a low profile design, allowing it to be mounted in front of a riflescope without blocking the field of view. Designed to be mounted on a picatinny or weaver rail, the LoPro can also be mounted on the side…
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Consumer Review: Trijicon TA98 mount
The Trijicon scope mount TA98 is another superb offering from the makers of the rugged, reliable and accurate ACOG line of compact rifle scopes. I purchased the TA98 because of the branding and it is everything I expected and more.
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Consumer Review: GG&G FLT Mount
The GG&G FLT mount is a well designed and light weight option at a good price.
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Consumer scope review: Bushnell TRS-25 red dot reflex sight
I bought it because it was cheap, but was pleasantly surprised with the quality of this sight.