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Holosun 407K X2: Concealed Carry Perfection [2025]
Red dots on concealed carry guns have rapidly transitioned from a niche to a mainstream feature. The Holosun 407K X2 sets the standard for budget-friendly, durable, and compact pistol red dots. In this pistol red dot review, we’ll cover specifications, glass quality, battery life, carry viability, and the pros and cons. What is the Holosun ... Read more
Holosun ARO Review: Best Budget red dot [2025]
When it comes to performance per dollar, Holosun red dots sights have set the standard. In the budget red dot category, very few companies can match the performance and build quality that Holosun brings to the market. I recently posted my review of the Holosun 403r. The 403R is an excellent budget red dot sight, ... Read more
Trijicon ACOG TA02 Review: Battery-Powered Precision in a Battle-Proven Scope
The ACOG scope has been a staple of military and law enforcement for decades. With the introduction of the TA02, Trijicon brings the ACOG into the age of battery-powered technology. The TA02 ACOG builds upon the combat-proven legacy of the TA31 4-power ACOG sight, introducing battery-powered illumination. In this review, we’ll discuss the performance, build ... Read more
Holosun 403R Review: The Best Budget Red Dot in 2025?
Over the last few years, Holosun has become a significant player in the red dot sight market. I recently set up one of my BCM AR-15s with a red dot sight. I did not want to spend Aimpoint or Eotech money, so I went with the Holosun 403r. I’ve owned the Holosun 403r for about ... Read more
MRAD Vs. MOA Rifle Sighting: The Only Article You’ll Need
Sighting in, or “zeroing,” a rifle involves aligning the iron or telescopic sights with the barrel to ensure that bullets hit a target predictably at a specific distance. In this article, we’ll focus on telescopic sights or “scopes,” which provide substantial benefits over open sights, particularly at longer distances. Scopes have advanced significantly, offering improved ... Read more
The 4 Best DMR Scopes
Designated Marksman Rifles (DMRs) combine the features of both rifles and sniper rifles, creating a distinct category of firearms. They hold significant importance in both law enforcement and military applications. A high-quality DMR scope is essential for these rifles, offering several specialized functions. Here, I review what I consider the top four DMR scopes for ... Read more
The Best Fixed Power Scopes for Hunting, Long-Range & More
The best fixed power scopes are often overlooked, simply because they don’t offer various magnifications as most other scopes do. However, a fixed 4-power scope or higher can come in handy if the shooter has a specific task they use it frequently for, whether it be hunting, competitive or tactical. Fixed power rifle scopes are easy to ... Read more
The Best Marlin 336 Scopes
While rifles serve many uses, sometimes the classics are best for the classic function: good, old fashioned hunting. The Marlin 336 is an astounding rifle that has been taking down deer for the last 65 years. Here, we covered some of the best Marlin 336 scopes, finding the right one for an oldie but goodie ... Read more
The Best 3x Magnifiers: Ultimate Guide
Many shooters don’t like to mess too much with their scope during shooting since this can screw up your zero and all-over accuracy. And investing in a good 1-3x magnifier is a solid solution to enhance the ability of your scope. Luckily, we’ve put together this review of the best 3x magnifiers on the market. ... Read more
The 7 Best Scopes For M1A and M14
The M14 and the semi-automatic variant currently sold by Springfield Armory under the name M1A have long had a popular following in the United States. Because of the long-range, hard-hitting potential of this rifle, there has also been a fifty-plus-year quest to find the best scope for the M1A rifle. Famous Marine sniper Carlos Hathcockcarried ... Read more
Best Long Range Scopes: Ultimate Guide
Long-range rifle scopes have come a long way in history. From brass tubes as long as the rifle with low magnification and little adjustments, even the best budget long-range scope now comes with updated sighting technology and high-quality materials for durability and resistance to weather conditions. Picking the best long-range scope for the money requires consideration of your ... Read more
Best Scopes with Red Dot on Top
There are a plethora of scopes out on the market, and each one has a particular feature stronger than the others. The problem with scopes is that long-range scopes aren’t very good in short-range shooting, and vice versa. As a result, gun owners need to buy multiple scopes. A scope red dot combo is the ... Read more
The 4 Best Scope Mounting Kits
You’ve read our best scope and mounting ring reviews and bought your preferred gear. It’s time to install them on your handgun, but you’re missed to get one of the best scope mounting kits. The mounting kit business is dominated by two major brands: Weaver and Wheeler. Despite having essentially similar names, each brand has ... Read more
5 Best Night Vision Scopes in 2022
Night vision scopes used to be only available to select groups of people. Namely the military personnel, law enforcement, and people with money. This has changed drastically in the last 15 years or so, with companies making inexpensive night vision scopes for the average person. Many hunters have begun to utilize this technology for hunting ... Read more
Best AR-15 Laser Sight [2022]
Chances are, if you own an AR-15, you have a lot of tactical needs in mind for your rifle. One of the most useful accessories to a weapon like this is a red or green AR-15 laser sight. It is useful in home defense, law enforcement, military purpose, and even target practice. Thanks to my ... Read more
Best ACOG Scopes for Your AR-15
The ACOG (Advanced Combat Optical Gunsights) is one of the best optics ever made for an AR-15 or any other rifle. It features clear optics, fiber optic, tritium lighting, and durable military-grade construction. They represent the pinnacle of low-powered optics design and are revered everywhere. The Trijicon ACOG scope is one of the most costly ... Read more
The 4 Best Lasers for the Ruger LCP
For self-defense, the Ruger LCP makes an excellent weapon of choice. Its compact size is suitable for many different ways of concealment. For instance, you can stow it under your waistband or at your ankle. It’s also easy enough to keep in a glove compartment or purse. Should you face any danger, you can whip ... Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
