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Scopes and Optics

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Best Thermal Scope for AR15: Top Optic Sight Attachments

by Andrew Maurer

Thermal vision is taking hunting, particularly hog and varmint hunting, by storm. At the same time, many of these hunters choose the AR15 to do

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Best Thermal Scope For Hog Hunting: Cheap Optics (2023)

by Jeramy Smith

Tell me if this has happened to you.  You go online and search for a product you’re interested in, only to be so overwhelmed by

Cheap Thermal Scope: Best Budget IR Imaging for Hunting

by L.p. Brezny

So, you want to go night hunting with your friends and hit your target even in complete darkness, but also want to avoid spending as

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Best LPVO: The Top Low Power Variable Optics [Field Tested]

by L.p. Brezny

Ready to upgrade your firearm? An optic is the place to start. Which to choose? How about the best LPVO on the market? But picking

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Best Short Range Scope: Top Optics For Close Range

by Andrew Maurer

So you just grabbed your new gun, maybe it’s a 11.5 inch AR-15 pistol, a muzzleloader, a shotgun, or for many hunters, a brand new

30-30 Lever Action Rifle with scope

Best Scope For 30-30 Lever Action Rifles [2023]

by L.p. Brezny

Right off I need to take a little time here and discuss the elements involved when viewing the 30-30 Winchester cartridge. This is because the

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Best Scope Rings: Rife Mounts of 2023 [Review]

by Andrew Maurer

It doesn’t matter if you have the best scope in the world if it is held on by duct tape and good intentions. Scope Rings

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Best Scope for 6.5 Creedmoor: Good Options for All Ranges

by L.p. Brezny

Today, I will show you the best scope for 6.5 Creedmoor rifles money can buy. In fact… I’ve included the same scope I used to

Best Binocular

Best Bincoulars for Long Range Shooting and Hunting

by L.p. Brezny

The modern binoculars are offered the shooter in many configurations. The hunter that is glassing from one mountain to another needs a type of binoculars

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Best ACOG Scope: Top ACOG Sights For the Money [2023]

by L.p. Brezny

The ACOG scope is clearly synonymous with the military, and be that the case you only need look as far as what the US ARMY

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Best Rifle Bipod For Long Range Shooting (Ruger & More)

by Andrew Maurer

We all need support whether it’s in our relationships, our boxers, or our rifles. Shooting supported can easily halve your group size. The best support

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Best Hunting Scope: Top Optics of 2023 [Reviews]

by L.p. Brezny

When reviewing the hunting scope and trying to select the best of the breed, the observer needs to consider exactly what that hunting scope is

Best Scope For 30-06

Best Scope For 30-06 Rifles [2023 Reviews]

by L.p. Brezny

Designed way back in 1906, and becoming the gold standard for all modern rifle cartridges the 30-06 has withstood the test of time. When John

Best Scope For AR-10

Best AR-10 Scope: Top Optics For The Money [2023]

by L.p. Brezny

When taking a hard look at the AR-10 the first thing that comes to mind is a rifle that is designed to take on much

BEST HOLOGRAPHIC SIGHT

Best Holographic Sight – Top 6 Reviews and Guides

by Dakota Potts

Holographic sights have been on the rise lately, and using the latest laser-driven holographic achievements, they bring shooters fast target acquisition, quicker follow-up shots, and

best crossbow scope

Best Crossbow Scope – Top 6 Reviews and Guides

by Dakota Potts

​​Crossbows were one of the most important developments in human history. The combination of this long-range weapon and tactics enabled some ancient civilizations to realize

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Best 1000 Yard Scope: Long Range Rifle Optics [Review]

by L.p. Brezny

Up until about a decade ago shooting 1000 yards was left to some military-designed target match shooters. I remember the time when just shooting to

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Best Prism Scope: Top Optics for AR-15s And More [2023]

by L.p. Brezny

Choosing the best prism scope for you means the difference between buying the perfect optic or spending countless hours (and $$) on something that just

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Best Scope for AR15: Top Tactical Optics (Sights Review)

by L.p. Brezny

The AR-15 has become the most popular semi-auto rifle configuration available today. People love the AR-15 firearms due to the different calibers, barrel lengths, add

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Best Long Range Scope: Top High-Powered Optics

by L.p. Brezny

Most of my time spent shooting is at close-mid range. But every now and then, you need something with just a little more… power. (You

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The Best Muzzleloader Scope of 2023 [Field Tested]

by L.p. Brezny

The difference between choosing the best muzzleloader scope for your rifle could mean the difference between a legendary hunt, and going home empty handed… Again

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Best Red Dot Sight: All Guns & Budgets [2023 Reviews]

by L.p. Brezny

Looking for the perfect red dot sight? You’re in the right place. Getting this wrong could mean the difference between spending a lot of time

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Best DMR Scope: Top Rifle Optic for AR 15 (2023 Guide)

by L.p. Brezny

Choosing the best DMR scope for your particular needs could mean the difference between you spending thousands of dollars on a scope that you don’t

Best varmint scope

Best Varmint Scope – Top 9 Reviews & Guides

by L.p. Brezny

If you’re looking for a varmint scope, you’ll find tons of options in the current market. But which is the best one to get? The

Best 1-8x Scope

Best 1-8x Scope: Top LPVO Rifle Optics for the Money (2023)

by L.p. Brezny

Today extremely popular low-power variable optic is basically a subcategory of wide-angle riflescopes that come with a very distinctive shape with a smaller objective bell.

Best 1-4x Scope

Best 1-4x Scope: Top 1-4x Power Rifle Optics Reviews [2023]

by L.p. Brezny

If you’re looking for a 1-4x power riflescope for your smaller weapons platform frames (and that includes both rifles and shotguns), you’re in the right

Best Rimfire Scope

Best Rimfire Scope – .22 LR & Mag Reviews

by L.p. Brezny

If you’re searching out the top rimfire scopes, it all comes down to staying with scopes built expressly for rimfire rifles, and knowing what rimfire

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Best 3 Gun Scope: Top Optics for Competition (2023 Review)

by L.p. Brezny

I have never shot the official l three-gun competition, but I have shot three-gun cowboy action style. For the most part, it is a bit

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Best Shotgun Scope: Expert Field Tested [in 2023]

by L.p. Brezny

Want the best shotgun scope out there but not sure where to start?  Don’t worry, my 50+ years of firearm experience went into writing this

Best Scope for Ruger 10/22

Best Scopes For The Ruger 10/22 Rifles – Reviews & Guides

by L.p. Brezny

The Ruger 10/22 rifle is considered among the most popular rimfire rifles in service today by casual target shooters as well as hunters. So, installing

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Best Optics For 300 Blackout: Top BLK Scope For Hunting

by L.p. Brezny

When the 300 Blackout was first designed, it was meant to pack a punch when equipped with an AR-15. While that’s still the case, many

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Best Glock Upgrades in 2023 (Models 19, 43x, 40 & More)

by Dakota Potts

Glocks are popular and this has a good reason but it does not mean that we cannot make them even better.  Glocks are the go-to

Best 1-6X Scope

Best 1-6x Scope For The Money: Tactical LPVO Reviews 2023

by L.p. Brezny

This past month I was advised by my contacts that the US Army has cleared a contract with Sig Arms in regard to manufacturing a

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Best Handgun Scope For Pistols [2023 Review]

by L.p. Brezny

Most scopes aren’t made with handguns in mind. Picking the wrong one could mean wasting a lot of time and money on something that doesn’t

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Best Scope for 17 HMR Rifles [2023 Reviews]

by L.p. Brezny

When it comes to target practice or varmint hunting, nothing really beats a 17 HMR bullet. However, if you really want to get the most

Best Scopes for Marlin 336

Best Scopes That Fit The Marlin Model 336 [2023 Review]

by L.p. Brezny

When selecting a rifle scope for the Marlin 336 and its close variants, there are specific scopes that work well with it. And if you

Best Scopes For 308

Best Scope For The 308 Winchester [2023 Reviews]

by L.p. Brezny

When it comes to finding a good scope for the 308 Winchester, the options are many, as the cartridge performs very well up to 800

Best night vision scope

Best Night Vision Scope: Great Value Digital Optics of 2023

by L.p. Brezny

When considering what are the best Night Vision scopes for you,  the buyer needs to consider technology and budget first and foremost. Night vision equipment

Best rifle socpes

Best Rifle Scope: All Budgets and Shooters [2023]

by Dakota Potts

Nowadays, rifle scopes are extremely popular. They’re a step above traditional iron sights as they make aiming simpler and more precise. However, figuring out which

Best First Focal Plane Scopes

Best First Focal Plane Scopes: Top FFP Optics [Reviews]

by Dakota Potts

Are you looking to buy a first focal plane scope but aren’t sure what are the best options to consider? You’re in the right place

Best AR-15 Triggers – The Complete Guide And Reviews

by Dakota Potts

Triggers are an important upgrade whenever you care for precision. Yes, placing your shot precisely and timing your breathing is important, but if you want

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Best Scout Scope: Fixed Power & Illuminated [Review]

by Dakota Potts

If you’re looking for a versatile firearm, you can’t go wrong with a scout rifle. Top it off with a scope, and you’re in business. 

Best rangefinder for hunting

Best Rangefinder for Hunting: Top Picks [2023 Review]

by Dakota Potts

If you want to make your shots count, you have to know the range.  Sure, we have all used ‘Kentucky Windage’ but that’s a guessing

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