Optics – Shooting News Weekly

Optics: What’s the ‘Donut of Death’ and Why Does it Work So Well?

Paul Markel — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:00:23 +0000

I have to admit that when I first heard someone say “donut of death” in reference to using a circle-only […]

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Gear Review: Osight SE 6 MOA Enclosed Red Dot Sight

Dan Zimmerman — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:00:22 +0000

For me, if you're just going with a dot, the 6MOA dot size is the best option in virtually all lighting conditions

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Smith & Wesson’s Optic-Ready M&P C.O.R.E. Is a Modern Classic

Paul Markel — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:00:45 +0000

If you happened to be someone who just got interested in firearms, it would be easy for you to assume […]

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Gear Review: EOTech EFLX CE Closed Emitter Red Dot Sight

Paul Markel — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:00:27 +0000

Red dots on pistols aren't the end-all be-all, but they have improved dramatically over the last decade or so.

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Orr and Caras Announce ‘A Pipe Hitter’s Guide to Red Dots and Optics’

Shooting News Weekly — Sat, 30 May 2026 17:00:50 +0000

Can the mastery of a handgun equipped with a pistol-mounted optic Orlead to an improved experience? Yes, it can.

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Springfield Adding Aimpoint COA Optics to 1911 and 1911 Double Stack Pistols

Yamil Sued — Tue, 26 May 2026 17:00:03 +0000

Remember when we thought chocolate and peanut butter was the perfect combination? Springfield Armory may have just come up with […]

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Leupold’s New Affordable BX-3 10×42 and 12×50 Alpine Binoculars

Shooting News Weekly — Thu, 14 May 2026 17:00:40 +0000

The BX-3 Alpine HD delivers lightweight strength via a magnesium chassis that possesses a lighter, stronger build for demanding terrain.

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EOTECH Vudu 3.5×18 Professional Grade Wizardry

Paul Markel — Wed, 13 May 2026 17:00:51 +0000

If you want first-rate, professional grade glass you either go to Europe or Japan. EOTECH wen with Japan.

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Colt Optics Announces the New VMR Series of Magnified Optics

Luke C. — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:00:08 +0000

If you're looking to pick one of these up, the VMR 1-8×28 and 3-18×44 will be available through retailers in the next few weeks, while the 4.5-27×56 is due later this summer.

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Vortex Veil 400: Thermal Surveillance

Cory Ross — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:00:18 +0000

Vortex recently introduced the Veil 400 thermal monocular, marking the company’s first step into the thermal market. Some shooters might […]

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