Gear Review: Burris Veracity PH 3-15×44 Riflescope
The Burris Veracity PH line of blend a traditional first focal plane optic with cutting-edge digital assistance. The Veracity PH […]
Optics
Gear Review: Vortex Crossfire HD 3-9×40 Rifle Scope
The Vortex Crossfire HD 3-9×40 proved to be exactly what it’s meant to be: a durable, no-nonsense hunting optic that delivers solid performance for the money.
Optics 101: Glossary of Common Optics Terms
In our ongoing series on optics terminology and design, we’ve discussed the differences between MILs and MOA, the distinctions between Christmas Tree
A Multi Reticle Green Dot For Both Pistols and Rifles
A “full size” micro reflex optic, the Thrive HD green dot employs an RMR-compatible mounting footprint and comes with screws and tools for installation.
Gear Review: Steiner MPS Enclosed Red Dot Sight
The Steiner MPS is a tough, well-built red dot sight that will outlive most of the people who buy it. If you want an optic for your compact of full-size EDC pistol, you’ll pay more, but you’ll likely never have to buy again.
Riflescopes 101: Exit Pupil – What It Is and Why It’s Important
The exit pupil of a scope directly impacts the perceived brightness of an image seen by the human eye. It’s a relationship between the size of a person’s pupil and the scope.
The Eyes Have It: Training with Iron Sights and Optics – Part 2
Many shooters with older eyes or vision issues have found that an illuminated dot optic provides them with a better reference point than a traditional iron sight setup.
The Eyes Have It: Training with Iron Sights and Optics – Part 1
I have been paying attention to the gun world since long before I could purchase a firearm. When I was
Gear Review: Osight SE Enclosed Micro Red Dot Sight
For most people who want to keep costs down and put the savings into ammo and range time, the Osight SE will clearly be a worth a look for use on an everyday carry pistol.
Optics 101: Executing the Objective
A common myth about riflescopes is that the larger the objective bell in the front, the more light a scope gathers. That’s not really true.