When it comes to AR-15 optics, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer. A rifle’s purpose — what you are trying to achieve with your rifle — should inform your choice of optic. From red dots to prisms, holographic sights, reflex sights, and long-range scopes, we’ll go over what to look for in a quality optic, as… Continue reading Choosing the Best Optic for Your AR-15: Get Beyond Iron Sights
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Best First Focal Plane Scopes: Top FFP Scopes
Are you a fan of long-range shooting? Are you constantly putting your targets out further and further? If so, then you need to start thinking about first focal plane (FFP) rife scopes. These scopes are fantastic optics for long-range rifle enthusiasts, and they’ve become far more popular in recent years. There are a lot of… Continue reading Best First Focal Plane Scopes: Top FFP Scopes
Best Tactical Shotgun Sights: From To Practical to Tactical
Stock shotgun sights are fair at best and will get the job done in a pinch, but who doesn’t love customizing the sights on a new gun? Like anything else, choosing an aftermarket sight is about setting the shotgun up for a specific purpose. Shotgun sights vary in application – -some excel at hunting, others… Continue reading Best Tactical Shotgun Sights: From To Practical to Tactical
Best Laser Bore Sights: Get On Target Faster!
Sighting in a rifle is a skill — one that takes time to develop — and one that can be made much easier with a few tools. Boresighting is the process of aligning your sight with the axis of your gun’s bore. It’s a critical first step in sighting in your scope. It creates a… Continue reading Best Laser Bore Sights: Get On Target Faster!
Best Rimfire Scopes: Small Calibers, Big Performance
If you’ve been shooting your .22LR with iron sights and wondering whether a scope is worth the investment, let me save you some time: it absolutely is. After putting more than 17 different rimfire scopes through their paces over the past few months, I can tell you that the right optic will transform your shooting… Continue reading Best Rimfire Scopes: Small Calibers, Big Performance
The Best Rifle Scopes: Clear Shots, Top Choices
From the rudimentary iron sights of yesteryear to today’s state-of-the-art optics, the journey of rifle scopes mirrors the evolution of shooting as both a sport and a survival skill. With a myriad of options spanning price points, sizes, and features, the modern shooter is presented with an overwhelming array of choices. Yet, at the heart… Continue reading The Best Rifle Scopes: Clear Shots, Top Choices
The Best Thermal Scope for Coyote Hunting
If you want to put down a lot of coyotes, chances are you’ll have to do it at night. To do that, you need the best thermal scope you can get. It is not uncommon to put shots on coyotes at over 100 yards, so a good thermal scope is a must if you want… Continue reading The Best Thermal Scope for Coyote Hunting
Best Pistol Red Dot Sights: Find the Perfect Red Dot for Your Budget
If you’re a pistol enthusiast and you want to take your handgun accuracy as seriously as you would any other firearm, we’ve concluded that the new SIG Romeo2 is the best red dot for most people after a renewed round of testing some of the best-selling pistol red dot sights. We tested these in a… Continue reading Best Pistol Red Dot Sights: Find the Perfect Red Dot for Your Budget
Vortex Sonora Reviewed: Affordable Mid-Power Precision
Many a rifle whisper will spew forth the advice that one should “spend as much on the glass as the rifle” — but what if that’s not in the cards? I’m more of a “spend what you can realistically afford” kind of guy, which means certain brands aren’t really on the radar a lot of… Continue reading Vortex Sonora Reviewed: Affordable Mid-Power Precision
AR-15 Laser Sights: Reliable Options for Home Defense and the Range
Ah, the laser sight. Conjuring up images of Stallone’s iconic “Cobra” or the jungle hunts of “Predator,” laser sights have made a lasting impression on our imaginations. Chasing the fantasy alongside our childhood heroes, we dove deep into the realm of AR lasers, leaving behind the Hollywood nonsense and highlighting their unique practicality.