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Raising the Bar with the Vortex Razor Gen III 1-10x

Raising the Bar with the Vortex Razor Gen III 1-10x

When the situation calls for shooting the same gun up close or hundreds of yards out, the Vortex Razor Gen III 1-10x has the features to allow top performance at either end of the spectrum. The 10 power gives that little extra to make things possible at greater distances.

The Biggest Small Optic for Under $800: The Atibal X 1-10x30 Review

The Biggest Small Optic for Under $800: The Atibal X 1-10×30 Review

As 3 gun shooting becomes more and more popular, people are demanding more out of their guns. However, without the proper optic the shooter can only ask so much. The Atibal X is a 1-10 power optic that can do it all for shooters that appreciate a run-and-gun style while demanding performance both up close and personal as well as out to 5-600 yards or more, making this optic perfect for recreational shooters and law enforcement alike.

NIGHTFORCE NX8 1-8- Full Review

NIGHTFORCE NX8 1-8- Full Review

The little 1-8x is a scope that really can get the job done.

Battle of the Asian Optics! Three Budget-Friendly Long-Range Scopes Tested (Including Tracking)

Battle of the Asian Optics! Three Budget-Friendly Long-Range Scopes Tested (Including Tracking)

If you’re willing to buy a scope without the Made in the USA sticker, what are your options? What kind of features, quality, and price points can you expect from scopes made in China, South Korea, or the Philippines? To get a sense of the market, I chose three scopes to test…

Raising the Standard of Precision: The New Nightforce ATACR 4-16x50 F1 MOA Riflescope

Raising the Standard of Precision: The New Nightforce ATACR 4-16×50 F1 MOA Riflescope

I found this to be a great optic and experimentally determined it to be exceptionally precise and overbuilt as most Nightforce optics are. I would trust my life in the wilderness with it if I were hunting dangerous game and I would put my faith in it if I were shooting benchrest competitions.

Leupold VX-3i LRP (Long Range Precision) Scope: Legendary DNA With Performance To Match

Leupold VX-3i LRP (Long Range Precision) Scope: Legendary DNA With Performance To Match

Leupold’s new addition, the VX-3i optics series, is a solid buy for any long-range hunter or shooter on a budget.

New Leupold VX-Freedom Scopes: 10 Things You Should Know & New Service Rifle Optic

New Leupold VX-Freedom Scopes: 10 Things You Should Know & New Service Rifle Optic

During the 2018 NRA Show in Dallas, Texas, Leupold announced six new models of their VX-Freedom line of scopes.  Here’s a quick rundown on why you should care:
The VX- Freedom line is replacing both the VX-1 and VX-2 line of scopes.
Leupold has figured out how to streamline the manufacturing process and you are essentially getting

TruGlo Launches the Intercept Series: $200 Hunting Scopes - SHOT Show 2018

TruGlo Launches the Intercept Series: $200 Hunting Scopes – SHOT Show 2018

This year at SHOT 2018, TruGlo stepped into the riflescope arena by introducing the uber-affordable Intercept Series.  

Top PRS Glass? Vortex Razor HD Gen II — Tracking Test

Top PRS Glass? Vortex Razor HD Gen II — Tracking Test

This is probably not a surprise to any of my regular readers, but I am a bit of an optics snob. I played sniper professionally for most of my military career, and that left a distinct mark when it comes to glass. According to the data, Vortex was the glass of choice for an astounding 73 percent of those in the top 15 slots in PRS 2015. Enter the Vortex Razor HD Gen II.

Say 'Goodbye' to Weaver! And 'Hello' to Picatinny!

Say ‘Goodbye’ to Weaver! And ‘Hello’ to Picatinny!

I am a hater of Weaver style bases, and I will make no apologies. If I could wave my magic wand and make one firearms accessory disappear, it would be anything with a Weaver slot. Why so hateful? Glad you asked.