Tag: scope reviews
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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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Steiner P4Xi 1-4X24 – Excellent 3 Gun or Patrol Optics
Steiner has been on a roll lately and their new P4Xi 1-4X24 is an excellent choice for 3 Gun or Patrol Rifle. Featuring a true 1X, innovative P3TR illuminated reticle, and a sweet price point the new “Made in the USA” P4Xi deserves consideration for your next build. I mounted it on my new custom-build…
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Trijicon AccuPower 2.5-10X56 Scope Review
Trijicon is known for producing high quality, battle-proven optics. I requested the Trijicon AccuPower 2.5X10X56 for review, mounted it on my LMT .308, and headed to the range for first impressions. The AccuPower model line uses a single CR2032 battery to power the illuminated reticle. This is a decidedly different approach from the Trijicon AccuPoint…
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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…
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Trijicon MRO – Aimpoint Killer?
Trijicon continues to release exciting new products at an incredible rate. The new Trijicon MRO (Miniature Rifle Optic) is out and Tactical Gun Review was on the list for an early test unit. As MRO rumors began to circulate the most asked question was, “How does it compare to the Aimpoint Micro?” We are big…
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Trijicon AccuPoint 1-6X24 Circle-Cross
Trijicon, best known for the legendary ACOG, has released a new lineup of AccuPoint and AccuPower rifle scopes. The most intriguing of the new products is the AccuPoint 1-6 model – something many avid shooters have been requesting for some time now. This is a crowded market segment these days but Trijicon’s reputation for building some of…
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Steiner T5Xi Riflescopes
The Next Generation of Precision Optics For Tactical and Competition Shooting GREELEY, CO. (Jan. 2015) — Steiner, world leader in optics for military and law enforcement, introduces T5Xi precision riflescopes specifically designed for tactical and competitive shooting. The new T5Xi series features the patented Steiner Never-Lost™ turret with second rotation indication, which shows each mil of…
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U.S. Optics Announces SR-4C Holographic Dot Sighting Systems
SHOT Show: U.S. Optics, Inc. leader in scope manufacturing announces the release of their much anticipated SR-4C dot sight. The SR-4C features a true 1X power, low setting and a daylight visible red or green dot sight packaged in a lightweight aircraft aluminum housing and is MIL-A-8625 Type III hard anodized 30mm body. The red…
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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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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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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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Trijicon Variable Combat Optical Gunsight VCOG
Tactical Gun Review had the opportunity to handle the new Trijicon VCOG at the NRA Convention in Houston. The first thing that strikes you is “Quality.” This is one finely manufactured optic. The entire unit feels extremely solid. While it is impossible to really evaluate optics in the harsh confines of a convention hall, the…
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Kahles K312 II 3-12×50 Review
Kahles optics is a premier European scope manufacturer that builds scopes that are in the same class as Swarovski, Schmidt & Bender and Zeiss. They have earned a reputation for having outstanding glass. While not as familiar of a name to most American shooters due to a lack of proper marketing the guys that are…