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 […]
Optics
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.
Leupold’s New VX-5HD Gen 2 Second Focal Plane Rifle Scopes
With a SpeedSet elevation dial for quick, tool-free zeroing, competition-grade adjustments, a redesigned main tube for increased elevation travel, an integrated throw lever, and ultra-rugged construction, the VX-5HD Gen 2 is the ideal hunting optic.
Gear Review: Steiner T6Xi 2.5-15×50 Rifle Scope
With its 6X magnification range, top-tier glass and maybe the best turret design I’ve ever seen, the Steiner T6Xi 2.5-15×50 scope is every bit as much at home on a carbine as it is on a bolt gun, and worth every penny.
Optics 101: Mounting Your Scope the Right Way is Critical and Here’s How to Do It
There is more than one way to mount a scope. But there are a whole lot more ways to screw it up. This process works. It gives you solid torque, straight alignment, and max eye relief—all without crushing your tube or throwing off your zero.
The Best Scope Magnification for a Hunting Rifle? It’s Probably Less Than You Think
Your rifle might be good for different game at different distances, but the optic is what sets its limitations. The way you set up the glass often determines what the rifle is best suited for. That’s where most hunters get tripped up. Most hunters over-magnify.