Category: TGR Optic Reviews
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TGR to review US Nightvision IR Hunter thermal weapon sight.
Tactical Gun Review will be one of the first companies to review the new IR Hunter from US Nightvision Corp. Stand by till it’s official release at SHOT show to learn more. Expect plenty of pictures and video including actual footage of a few pigs meeting their end with the Mega Arms MKM Maten.
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US Optics SR8 with Horus Reticule
As my search for a rifle capable of target engagements from point blank to 800 yards started to become a reality, I needed an optic equally capable of the task. I knew I wanted a short .308 to shoot competitively with and to hunt game in Texas, but I was asking for an optic capable…
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Aimpoint PRO
Red dots are an almost immediate upgrade for anyone who owns a firearm because they are extremely simple and highly effective. What the hunter, the sport shooter, our military, and law enforcement agents are looking for is a cost effective, low maintenance red dot sight that will handle the most extreme conditions to accomplish the…
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Bushnell Elite Tactical SMRS 1-8.5×24
We have decided that a optics shootout would be a lot of fun, and what better category could there be than the 1-8x optics that are on the market. I was able to obtain this fine scope from the folks at Bushnell Tactical. This is the Bushnell Elite Tactical SMRS 1-8.5-24mm. SMRS stands for Short/Mid…
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Nightforce NXS 2.5-10×42 Review
The new Nightforce NSX 2.5-10×42 is an outstanding scope. I spent considerable time evaluating it at the range and out in the field hunting.. want to know more?
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Leica ERi 3-12×50
Leica ERi 3-12×50 just came in. This is Leica’s first illuminated reticle scope and they nailed it. I wanted to give you some advance info before I do my full review as these are brand new.
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Tactical Tripod Review
Tactical Tripod: The ultimate spotting scope tripod. Are you needing an ultra solid tripod for your spotter? Do you want one that can get low enough to be used shooting prone, what about from a bench or even standing? Do you want it lightweight and compact but also want it to be ultra stout? Check…
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SWFA SS 3-15×42 Tactical Rifle Scope Review
SWFA SS 3-15×42 Tactical Rifle Scope Review A day of good, better, and best spent reviewing three SWFA Super Sniper optics to see how the 3-15 compares to the 5-20HD as well as the 16x fixed power.
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Vortex Optics Viper PST 2.5-10x32mm FFP Review
Vortex Optics Viper PST 2.5-10x32mm FFP If you are looking for a SPR rifle optic or a short .308 Gas Gun optic then a strong contender should be the Vortex Optics Viper PST 2.5-10x32mm. This little compact optic has a lot to offer the end user and at a price that is reasonable for…
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Budget Optics: Weaver Kaspa 1.5-6×32 Scope
Yesterday I had one of those days, the kind where you couldn’t hit the ground in front of your own feet with anything you fired. So last night I sat around glum and skipped Saturday night beers to make sure I would be fresh and ready to redeem myself today. It went alright, not awesome but at…
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Budget Optics: The Sightmark 3X Magnifier
We have a lot of articles on super expensive optics around here. That’s all well and good and I enjoy reading about that stuff too. I own some relatively pricey stuff but understand not wanting to shell out $3000 for a scope of some kind. I can’t shoot any better with a $3000 scope than…
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Steiner Military 1-5 initial impressions
By staff writer: Charles Coker The Steiner Military 1-5×24 just showed up and I gotta say, initial impressions are quite positive..
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Kahles K16i 1-6 Review
By staff writer: Charles Coker If you have been following TGR for some time you will know I am a big fan of Kahles optics. I have ran numerous scopes from Kahles over the years and have always been extremely impressed with them. Today I am going to cover the K16i 1-6 tactical scope.
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Trijicon TARS sneak peak
By staff writer: Charles Coker Trijicon TARS just arrived! Yeah, these have been out for and we have been on the waiting list to get one of the very few available for T&E.
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Zeiss Conquest HD5 3-15 Review
By Charles Coker One of the new items I saw at SHOT 2013 that got my attention was the new Zeiss Conquest HD5 series, specifically the 3-15×42 with the target turrets.