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5 Great Rifle Scopes for Deer Hunting

Hunting season is upon us. Autumn is here, the nights are cooler, and there is a welcome freshness to the air. Finally! Time to go through gear, sort through the backpack, and confirm zero on your favorite rifle. Is it time for a new rifle scope? Still running that 20 year old Weaver? The Gold…

October 18, 2018

Leupold VX-R 2-7X33 scope review

The Leupold VX-R line of optics is an outstanding value for an illuminated reticle hunting scope. We had one of the first VX-R scopes to hit the field and have it used it for several seasons now. The scope features the Leupold Index Matched Lens System for superior light management. In our field testing, we…

October 23, 2016

Leupold D-EVO (Dual Enhanced View Optic)

SHOT Show: Dual View Technology. Leupold introduces the D-EVO (Dual Enhanced View Optic), a revolutionary new tool for the tactical rifleman, competitive shooter and anyone who needs the speed of a 1X red dot sight and the precision of a 6X magnified optic, all with just the twitch of the eye. The cutting-edge Z-shaped D-EVO…

January 22, 2015

Primary Arms Compact 4X – Budget Optic Excellence

Everyone wants an ACOG, but if you’re not able to drop $1,300 on a fixed, four-power optic, are you relegated to crappy imitations? Well, imitations, yes. But crappy? Not anymore. Enter the Primary Arms 4x Compact scope. It’s affordable, accurate, durable and innovative. The quality of this scope far exceeds its price point. The multi-caliber reticle…

October 28, 2014

Benjamin Mumm wins Redfield Counterstrike

Thanks to all who entered the Tactical Gun Review Redfield Counterstrike giveaway! After much debate, Benjamin Mumm was chosen as the winner. We simply could not deny a story that tied together unicorns, Nessie, and Chuck Norris! His entry is re-printed below. Congratulations Benjamin! I must say, when I was looking around to buy a…

May 5, 2013

NRA Convention Houston 2013

Tactical Gun Review sent four editors to the 2013 NRA Convention in Houston, Texas to visit sponsors and check out the new gear. The convention was a huge success with over 86,000 shooting enthusiasts in attendance. NOT present were any of those pesky protesters – this is Houston after all, not Seattle. The Annual Banquet…

May 5, 2013

Leupold Mark AR Scope & McKinley Binos Video Reviews

Leupold Mark AR Scope & McKinley Binos Video Reviews from SHOT 2013.

February 8, 2013

STAFF REVIEW: Leupold Mark 4 ER/T 6.5-20x50mm (34mm) M5A2 vs the Schmidt & Bender 5-25×56 PM II/LP

Beaverton takes on Biebertal: The scope review/comparison you’ve been waiting for! The Leupold Mark 4 ER/T 6.5-20x50mm vs the Schmidt & Bender 5-25×56 PM II/LP!” A dual review/shootout by Chad L. , Sr. Staff Writer Thanks to Leupold’s tactical optics division and my buddy “Chillin” on the hide, I was able to spend an afternoon comparing the…

September 30, 2012

Aimpoint T1 vs Trijicon TR24 vs Leupold Patrol review

Aimpoint T1 vs Trijicon TR24 vs Leupold Patrol A quick compare of 3 different optics for up shooting close on the move Not suprisingly, the T1 was the “easiest” to shoot fast Followed by the TR24 red triangle Then the Leupold Patrol 1.25-4

February 21, 2012

Leupold® Offers Reticle Calibrated for 300 AAC Blackout

BEAVERTON, Ore. — Leupold® Tactical Optics has partnered with Advanced Armament Corporation® to create a reticle calibrated to the new .300 AAC Blackout cartridge. Based on Leupold’s CM-R2™ reticle line, the 300 Blackout reticle allows operators to quickly and easily determine holdovers for both the supersonic and subsonic loadings of the new round.

February 18, 2012

Cary Kieffer wins TGR Leupold Tactical Patrol 3-9 X 40 TMR!

Congratulations to Cary Kieffer of Michigan for winning the Tactical Gun Review submission contest! Cary won a fantastic prize – the Leupold Tactical Patrol 3-9 X 40 illuminated TMR reticle scope courtesy of Leupold Tactical. Mr. Kieffer served 12 years in the USMC and is currently in Federal Law Enforcement and has extensive experience with…

January 31, 2012

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