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The 5 Best Mini Reflex Sights
The purpose and uses of handguns have come quite a long way, especially in recent history. The appearance of mini reflex sights is becoming increasingly popular. Mostly thanks to the competitive industry, more and more scope and sight brands are coming out with their best technology in mini form. We did some scrounging around online, ... Read more
May 20, 2022
Best Rangefinder
One of the most important and fundamental tools you can get as a shooter is a rangefinder, period. From hunting to plinking to competition, a rangefinder is critical for making accurate shots from long distances. From budget-friendly options to professional-grade equipment, there is a huge range of quality, style, and features on the market these ... Read more
May 23, 2022
Best AR 15 Scopes
With the most popular rifle in the United States, pushing over 50 years old, optics are the future of firearms. While what we shoot might have plateaued, how we aim is in a golden age of advancement. From red dots to scopes, magnifiers to holographic, we’ve got the best of the best AR 15 scopes, ... Read more
May 14, 2022
Best Scopes For AR-10
The AR-10 is the bigger, more powerful brother of the well-known AR-15. Commonly chambered in .308 Winchester/7.62 NATO, it is becoming increasingly popular, and by extension more affordable. Because these powerhouse rifles shoot well-known long-range rounds and are useful for hunting, bench rest shooting, and tactical purposes, it is important to select the best AR-10 ... Read more
May 12, 2022
Best 3 Gun Scopes
Three gun matches are gaining more and more popularity, and for good reason: they’re a lot of fun, and it’s exciting to compete with different handguns, shotguns, and rifles. A common question is, ”what 3 gun scope should I use?” There are a lot of options to choose from, especially since each type of gun ... Read more
May 3, 2022
The 4 Best DMR Scopes
Designated Marksman Rifles or DMR are unique types of guns with the qualities of both a rifle and a sniper. It plays a particularly influential role in both police enforcement and the military. A DMR needs a good DMR scope, which has a few unique capabilities. This is a review of what I see as ... Read more
April 29, 2022
The 5 Best Reflex Sights For The Money
The best budget reflex sight is a sight that will perform without putting a strain on your wallet. Regular scopes are great for most of the hunting I do, but for fast-moving targets, I turn to my reflex sight, and the best reflex sight will cut down on aiming time significantly. It allows you to ... Read more
April 28, 2022
The 4 Best Budget Red Dot Sights
There are a lot of red dots in the world right now and many of them are pretty awesome, but some are really bad. We’ve shot them all and narrowed it down to these few as our top recommendations as the best budget red dot sights! Best Budget Red Dot Sights Bushnell TRS-26 An unsung ... Read more
April 26, 2022
Long Range Optics Brands Ranked
There are dozens of amazing scope brands in the world, but who is the best?! That’s actually really hard to answer, but we can take a crack at it! In fact, we’ll look at everyone and give you our long range optics ranking opinion. This might not give you the perfect answer for what scope ... Read more
April 7, 2022
Best Holographic Sights [2022]
Holographic and other electronic sights are continuing to be used as replacements for the standard iron sights, and if you’re looking to join the party or searching for a replacement, we’ll cover the best holographic sights on the market! Holographic, Red Dot, & Reflex Sights If you’ve been looking into this topic at all you ... Read more
April 14, 2022
Best ACOG Clones and Alternatives [2022]
If you have ever seen a soldier’s tactical weapon, chances are you saw an ACOG scope. If you look around at civilian tactical weapons chances are you saw an ACOG clone. The ACOG (Advanced Combat Optical Gunsight) was designed for distance and accuracy. An original quality one will cost you several hundred dollars or more. ... Read more
April 12, 2022
The 4 Best Flip Up Iron Sights for AR-15 Rifles
Iron sights are quickly going the way of the dodo, but they still have a solid place in our lives and on our rifles. If you already run a scope or red dot (like most of us do) you might want something as a backup, something to give you a second option if your main ... Read more
April 29, 2022
The 4 Best EOTech Magnifiers [2022]
The most popular sights for tactical rifles, shotguns, and handguns are 1X holographic and reflex sights. These types of sights have many benefits during close-range and tactical combat. However, they don’t offer very accurate medium to long-range shooting capabilities. Now, this is where EOTech magnifiers come in making your sight even better. Magnifiers are a ... Read more
April 7, 2022
Best EOTech Clones
EOTech holographic sights are bar none the best sights for low light shooting conditions as well super-fast target acquisition while keeping the rest of the field in view. The problem most people run into is the price tag of these sights. While there are plenty of EOTech clones on the market that may not match ... Read more
March 15, 2022
Best Pistol Red Dot Sights
For decades now we’ve accepted that red dots on rifles is the default standard for what you should do. It started with Delta Force in the 80s, but is now the gold standard for everyone. But what about pistol red dots? Optics on pistols have faced a steep uphill climb. Partly because the technology took ... Read more
February 23, 2022
Ruger Mini 14 Scope [Top 4 Reviewed]
If you happen to own a lot of property, or, better yet, a ranch, it’s quite possible that you own Ruger’s Mini 14 Rifle. It’s great for sport shooting but it’s also just an awesome standard rifle that’s easy to keep in the back of your truck as you drive around your acreage. Let’s make ... Read more
January 24, 2022
Best Red Dot Magnifiers
Most tactical shooters employ various red dot technology on their firearms. For the most part, these sights simply function as iron sights and do not provide any form of magnification or optics enhancements. The red dot magnifier allows the shooter to add magnification to his red dot sights and gives the versatility of more accurate ... Read more
January 17, 2022
The 4 Best 1-8x Scopes: 2022 Ultimate Buyer’s Guide
Some of the more common scopes you can find on the market include your 1-4x or 3-9x. But arguably a more versatile niche of scopes is the 1-8x. It basically acts like two scopes in one. In most cases, a 1-8x scope will have a 24-30mm objective lens. These scopes are great for midrange hunting, and that 8x ... Read more
December 26, 2021
The 5 Best 3-9×40 Scopes on the Market: Ultimate Buyer’s Guide
A 3-9×40 scope is must-have gear for any hunter. Having a wide power magnification range is ideal for hunting, which requires different levels of magnification depending on the distance of the shot. A 3-9×40 scope not only provides a hunter with all he needs for hunting, but the sleek design of these scopes makes rifles ... Read more
April 29, 2022
The 5 Best Scopes for SKS Rifles
During the Cold War, the SKS rifle was a staple of the Soviet Union. Today, other nations still use it for ceremonial purposes, and some keep it as a reserve or militia issue. SKS rifles are common in war zones across the globe, and many have been brought to the United States since the 1980s. ... Read more
December 18, 2021
Best Cheap Thermal Scopes [2022]
You might think night vision scopes are the ultimate in cool optics. That is until you tried a thermal scope. Thermal detection lets you see through the darkness, fog, and even heavy brush. With this baddie, that deer will never escape your clutches again. If you’ve shopped for a thermal scope before, you’ll find that ... Read more
December 16, 2021
Best Back-Up Iron Sights (BUIS): Sighting System That Never Shuts Off
Nowadays, red dots and modern optics are all the rage in gun sighting systems. They’re great and all, but are not totally immune to the weakness of all things electrical – they can shut off. Also, optics usually involve some sort of glass lance that can scratch or even break. Things can easily go out ... Read more
January 6, 2022
The 5 Best Mossberg 500 Sights: Complete 2022 Guide
The Mossberg 500 is an American staple for home defense and hunting. It comes with a front sight bead albeit a bit small. This works fine. But, if you want to improve your accuracy and performance, you can opt to add much better sights on your shotgun. Good sights help a shooter’s accuracy and visibility. ... Read more
December 2, 2021
Best .300 Win Mag Scopes
The .300 Winchester Magnum or .300 win mag is a high-powered thirty caliber cartridge based on the .375 H&H Magnum. Winchester took the parent case, shortened, blown out, and then necked down to take a thirty caliber bullet. Since its introduction in 1963, the .300 win mag has proven to be extremely popular with hunters, ... Read more
December 1, 2021
Holosun 510C: Best Value Red Dot Sight? [Hands-On Review]
It might be the trigger finger that sends a bullet downrange, but the eyes ensure it’s right on target. And what better optical aid do we have than a red dot? It makes target acquisition a lot quicker, which can be a total game-changer. While red dots are a joy to use, the good ones ... Read more
November 4, 2021
Best Taurus G2c Laser Sights [2021]
So, you have a Taurus G2c pistol. You’re probably using it as an everyday carry (EDC) gun or maybe for home defense. Whatever the case is, adding a laser sight to your G2c will increase your accuracy and make it an even more useful gun. Also, laser sights are not just for plinking and target ... Read more
January 24, 2022
The 4 Best Smith & Wesson SD9 VE Sights
The Smith & Wesson SD9 VE handgun is excellent for self-defense and concealed carry. The original sights are good, but an upgrade can bring your defensive or target practice to a whole new level. I’ve found what I think are the best Smith & Wesson SD9 VE sights on the market. We’ve selected some fantastic ... Read more
October 28, 2021
4 Best Muzzleloader Scopes
With the advances in muzzleloader technology, gone are the days where muzzleloaders were inferior compared to modern centerfire rifles regarding power and accuracy. With some of today’s models, muzzleloaders in the hands of an experienced marksman can rival your traditional centerfire rifles for accuracy up to 300yards. To fully maximize the accuracy and distance of your ... Read more
October 6, 2021
Best Laser Light Combos [2021]
If you’re looking to upgrade your pistol or AR rifle, one of the best accessories you should consider is a laser and light combo. Instead of choosing just one or the other, you can have the best of both worlds without increasing your costs. We scoured the internet for the best laser light combos we ... Read more
October 9, 2021
The 4 Best AR-15 Front Sights
AR-15 rifles are the type of firearms that are fun to upgrade and accessorize. Iron sights are an example of an accessory that most gun owners like to upgrade. We scoured through the market and made this list of the best AR-15 front sights we could find. The main thing you’ll want to consider when ... Read more
February 8, 2022