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How to Mount a Scope (the Right Way)

How to Mount a Scope (the Right Way)

Proper scope installation isn’t difficult, but it helps to have a few special tools, and it often takes a little patience.

The Savage Arms Impulse Makes a Memorable Debut in Africa

The Savage Arms Impulse Makes a Memorable Debut in Africa

When Savage Arms released their Impulse straight-pull rifle in early 2021 I never imagined my 6.5 Creedmoor might be the first one to make it to the plains of Africa, or that my first-time hunting friend would claim first blood with it.

Sightmark Citadel 1-10x24 CR1 Scope Review

Sightmark Citadel 1-10×24 CR1 Scope Review

If you’re in the market for a quality scope for your newly acquired AR-15 that doesn’t break the bank then your search is over.

Review: Leupold VX-3HD 3.5-10X40 Riflescope

Review: Leupold VX-3HD 3.5-10X40 Riflescope

The new Leupold VX-3HD riflescope is, according to the author, the best VX-3 scope made to date, offering better resolution, clarity, and contrast in a light, rugged and affordable package.

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.

$99 For a “Range-Finding” 4-12x Scope, Red Dot, and Laser?! We Beat the Crap Out of One So You Don’t Have To

$99 For a “Range-Finding” 4-12x Scope, Red Dot, and Laser?! We Beat the Crap Out of One So You Don’t Have To

The American flag on Pinty’s website shouldn’t fool you—these scopes are made in China. But they could still play a role in your gun safe. Not an important role, but something you can use and abuse and not worry too much if it ends up at the bottom of a pond.

Horus Bundle: The Best Deal in Entry-Level Long Range.

Horus Bundle: The Best Deal in Entry-Level Long Range.

If you don’t know about Horus reticles, I strongly suggest you look into them. When they say they are the official reticle of USSOCOM, that isn’t an exaggeration. If you have been waiting to get into the precision game, this is the only way to fly.

Primary Arms SLx 1x Compact Prism Scope: All the Positives of a Red Dot with None of the Negatives

Primary Arms SLx 1x Compact Prism Scope: All the Positives of a Red Dot with None of the Negatives

Primary Arms new SLx 1x Compact Prism Scope ACSS Cyclops has ALL of the advantages of a red dot but NONE of the negatives. How? Well, it…

Review: Burris RT25 Long Range

Review: Burris RT25 Long Range

For a beginner that wants to get started in long range shooting or precision rifle competition, the RT25 is a very good option. If anything should go wrong with the scope it’s covered by the Burris “Forever Warranty”.

A Marine's Combat Optic: Reviewing Trijicon's VCOG 1-8x28 Scope

A Marine’s Combat Optic: Reviewing Trijicon’s VCOG 1-8×28 Scope

To test out Trijicon’s VCOG 1-8×28 riflescope and to see how well the controls tracked, I did my version of “shooting the box.” My very short version of the longer story? The Trijicon VCOG 1-8×28 riflescope was and is an amazingly good and functional optic.