Gear Review: Gideon Advocate Compact Micro Prism Green Dot Sight
The Gideon Optics Advocate compact micro prism sight, with its etched reticle is designed for shooters who need — or just prefer — a compact optic.
The Gideon Optics Advocate compact micro prism sight, with its etched reticle is designed for shooters who need — or just prefer — a compact optic.
It’s pretty impressive what Chinese-made optics can deliver at a very low price. The lack of zero stop, a simple reticle, and second focal plane will keep it out of what most people will want for competitive shooting, but that’s not what most people want a scope for.
I shoot more than most, I hunt more than anyone I know who isn’t a full-time guide, I teach with
Seven months in, I’ve come to the conclusion that the Wingshooter 7-inch boot is pretty much the perfect boot — at least for me. And I think that’ll hold true for many others looking for a dependable hunting boot.
Are you going to want to go fast all the time? Probably not, but you’re an American and as such you deserve a choice as to whether to go fast or not.
This is one of the most routine, unsurprising scopes I’ve checked out. It does everything you want a $449 scope to do, especially since it’s covered by the Vortex VIP warranty.
This is an incredibly affordable optic that’s more than capable enough for the kinds of hunting most people do. We’re living in a golden age of guns and optics and Winchester’s Premium line of rifle scopes just drives that point home even further.
The hydraulic buffer has a piston. When the weapon fires and the bolt moves rearward, the piston is compressed into the buffer. Instead of a spring, hydraulic fluid in the buffer dampens the movement of the piston as the bolt drives rearward.
If you’ve ever tried aiming through iron sights and thought, “I must need glasses or perhaps fewer cups of coffee,”
Having alternate colors is beneficial in many situations, especially low-light environments. Red light preserves your night vision, ideal for map reading or moving quietly in the dark. Green light enhances contrast while still preserving your night vision.