Primary Arms’ popular SLx 1-6×24 SFP Riflescope is receiving its fourth generational change and release soon. The fourth generation scope will now feature new reticle options, clearer glass, improved light transmission, and even greater durability than [Read More…]
The Athlon MIDAS HMR rifle scope is in its own series with a 2.5 to 15 magnification range, which is a good start for up-close to medium range work. The MIDAS HMR is one of three scopes Athlon sent us to review, and of the three in this review series, is the cheapest [Read More…]
Hello and welcome back to another edition of The Rimfire Report! This ongoing series is all about the rimfire firearm world and its various guns, gear, and optics! Right around the turn of the year, Maven Optics released a new set of riflescopes. One of these was the [Read More…]
Maven Optics has been making steady strides to becoming a household name within the firearms industry over the last couple of years. Although some optics from their lineup have earned a place on top of a marksman’s rifle, many who might want to enjoy Maven’s [Read More…]
Maven has slowly but surely started making its way into the forefront of people’s minds when it comes to riflescopes for precision and hunting applications. The new Maven RS.5 4-24x50mm Second Focal Plane Riflescope is now available for shooters who want the [Read More…]
The Meopta Optika6 series of riflescopes aims to push the limits of you and your rifle at distance. The Optika6 lineup features eight different reticles in both first and second focal planes. As long-range rifle season is in full swing, I requested the Optika6 [Read More…]
The Nightforce ATACR has made a name for itself as the tried and true optic for long-range shooters and military snipers. Held to insane durability standards, and using a 34mm tube and multi-coated ED glass, the ATACR series is where quality meets durability. I [Read More…]
As a major supplier of inexpensive optics, Primary Arms Optics is continually seeking to provide shooters with new budget-friendly options. To this end, Primary Arms offers their SLx line of scopes and red dots, which are available with MSRPs of $479.99 or less. Many of [Read More…]
Optics powerhouse Nightforce carries an interesting and unusual history. Most people express surprise when learning that one of recent history’s most preeminent scope manufacturers, one whose glass is trusted at some of the highest tiers of many militaries [Read More…]
Schmidt & Bender is coming out with a new 1-8x24mm scope in time for SHOT Show. The PMII ShortDot Dual CC has dual reticles. At first glance there does not seem to be a difference between this and its predecessor the PMII ShortDot CC. The key is in the Dual nature. [Read More…]
The United States Special Operations Command (US SOCOM) is looking for a new variable-power rifle optic to allow users to engage targets out to 600 meters, while still preserving close-in capability. The solicitation, released last week on Fed Biz Opps, announces a [Read More…]
LUCID’s L5 Rifle Scopes were first introduced a few years ago (though, here, we have only really covered their “red dot” optics). Now that I have piqued my interested in precision rifle shooting, I am focusing some of my attention on scopes. While I [Read More…]