Vortex Releases a Budget Enclosed Red Dot: Venom Enclosed Micro Red Dot
Vortex Optics recently introduced the Defender series of enclosed solar micro red dots. Although it’s still early, these models are […]
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Trijicon Goes Green With the New Type 2 Green Dot RMR
The eye finds a green dot more quickly while maintaining visibility in bright light, resist washout and perform better in fog, haze and other complex backgrounds.
Vortex’s New Crossfire HD 3-9×40 Rifle Scope
This updated line comes with a host of upgrades. First, 15 SKUs are listed, offering something for everyone. Magnification ranges include 1-4×24, 1.5-5×32 (scout), 2-7×32, 3-9×40, 4-12×44, 6-18×50. There are also more illuminated options than before (six) with six daylight brightness settings.
A Goldilocks Solution: Pairing an EOTECH Holographic Weapon Sight With a 3X Magnifier
The discussion of scope magnification is valid when it comes to optics on a rifle such as an AR. How much magnification is enough and how much is too much? Does more magnification slow you down and increase the perceived movement of the reticle?
Scoping Things Out
This all started with a riflescope—a Burris Fullfield 3-12×42, to be exact. And why did I end up with a Fullfield
Gear Review: Burris RT-3 3X Prism Sight
A 3X magnification is kind of ideal for everything from home defense to on out to more serious distances. At 3X, it’s not too much magnification for close-in defensive purposes and the ballistic reticle makes popping steel at 500 yards very doable.
Great Glass: EOTECH’s VUDU X 2-12×40 SFP Rifle Scope
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Swapping Old for New: Retiring My Old Burris Fullfield Scope and Mounting a New One
For several years, the optic sitting atop my well-worn “field grade” .22 rimfire hasn’t changed. The rifle and the Burris
Gear Review: Vortex Ranger HD 3000 Laser Rangefinding Binoculars
I am a connoisseur of optics. Like horologists or numismatists, I appreciate fine craftsmanship and continually seek the best value
A New Way to Aim: The Vortex Viper Enclosed Red Dot for Shotguns
I can’t say I’ve gotten entirely used to the idea of a red dot mounted on a shotgun, but it’s growing on me. After using the Viper on my Mossberg 500 for the past few months, I’ll admit that I kind of like it.