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Is Cheap Thermal Worth It? Testing the AGM TS19-256

Is Cheap Thermal Worth It? Testing the AGM TS19-256

Thankfully for all the buddies on a budget, the AGM Rattler has a bit more of an affordable price than your average thermal scope.

TriggerCam 2.1

TriggerCam 2.1: Record In Up To 4K Through Your Day Scope 

Aiming to capture what the user sees through their optic, TriggerCam designed their 2.1 action camera to mount on the rear of traditional scope in a way that does not obstruct the users’ field of view.

RAD Training with Crimson Trace at Gunsite

RAD Training with Crimson Trace at Gunsite

When I heard that Crimson Trace had come out with a new line of red dot sights, their Rapid Aiming Dots (RAD), it made complete sense to me. After all, Crimson Trace has been in the firearm laser and light business for decades, and in more recent years has introduced their scope lines, so adding electronics into optics to get new electronic sights seems to be the natural progression.

Space Force in Your Pocket: Full Review of the Vortex Fury HD 5000 AB

Space Force in Your Pocket: Full Review of the Vortex Fury HD 5000 AB

I’ll say at the outset that the title of this review is a lie. In order to do a “full review” of the new Vortex Fury binos, I’d need a lot more copy space than my editor is going to give me. The Vortex Fury HB 5000 AB is so loaded with features and functionalities [...]

Versatility Defined, the NIGHTFORCE NX8 2.5-20x50mm F1

Versatility Defined, the NIGHTFORCE NX8 2.5-20x50mm F1

The NX8 2.5-20x performed exceptionally well on all fronts, and I look forward to seeing the action in Africa behind the crosshairs of one.

Pushing the Limits with the Savage Arms Axis II Precision

Pushing the Limits with the Savage Arms Axis II Precision

After shooting the Axis II Precision for several days and a couple of hundred rounds, I have to say it’s impressive and shoots fantastic. It delivers features and performance well above its weight class and price. It handles as good as it looks and will hit targets far beyond most shooter’s expectations; give one a try.

HEX Optics Dragonfly by Springfield Armory

HEX Optics Dragonfly by Springfield Armory

The evolution of red dots has made many improvements in the last few years, and now having an experienced company like Springfield Armory providing its influence is sure to help that trend continue. Red dots are here to stay so get out and try the new models from HEX Optics.

Big Gun Performance from Springfield's Micro Hellcat Rapid Defense Package (RDP)

Big Gun Performance from Springfield’s Micro Hellcat Rapid Defense Package (RDP)

Another significant upgrade of the Rapid Defense Package is the addition of a red dot sight. The RDP takes advantage of the optics ready feature of the Hellcat and includes a HEX Wasp micro red dot.

NEW! - Micro-Dot HEX Wasp, Springfield Armory’s Smallest Red Dot Sight

NEW! – Micro-Dot HEX Wasp, Springfield Armory’s Smallest Red Dot Sight

Say hello to Springfield Armory’s new Wasp micro red dot sight. The Wasp is one of SA’s new HEX line of optics, and it warrants a serious look for concealed carry and duty gun use. I’ve been watching the evolution of pistol red dots for decades and they are finally getting the features that many [...]

Seeing the Power of the Nightforce NX8 4-32x50 F1

Seeing the Power of the Nightforce NX8 4-32×50 F1

If you are looking for a scope for precision competition or the hunt of a lifetime you owe it to yourself to give the NX8 offerings a serious look. I think the NX8 F1 line of scopes with the wide range of magnification choices, focal plane options, Mil or MOA adjustment options, reticle options, and illumination choices leaves little else to be desired.