Most long-range shooters know Horus for their reticles like the H-59, Tremor2, and Tremor3. They were the pioneers in what we now refer to as Christmas tree style reticles. They focused on the ability to have a refined hold point for hold-overs and provide for faster [Read More…]
Check out the new Vortex 1-10X Scope. This is Generation 3 HD. It has reticle options available in MOA and MILs. The glass clarity and brightness are among some of the best I’ve seen. This seems to be a great option for your 3 Gun AR or in the designated marksman role. Read more at: […] [Read More…]
Joel stops by Brownells to check out their new line of precision rifle optics. Available in 3-18X and 5-25X, these first focal plane scopes have good glass, covered windage turret, and built in zero-stop. Find out more about them from Brownells! Read more at: ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» [Read More…]
Brownells debuted a few new products at SHOT Show 2020. Their new 4x Carry Handle Optic, BRN-180 lower receivers, and What Would Stoner Do rifles. New Rifles and Optics From Brownells 4x Carry Handle Optic The Brownells Retro 4x Carry Handle Optic is a close replica to [Read More…]
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The Geissele Super Precision 1-6 x 28 Down at the end of Industry Day at the Range was Geissele with a ton of their rifles set up with various sighting devices. Of most import was their new Super Precision 1-6 optic. Mounted to the rifles with their Super Precision [Read More…]
I stopped by Sun Optics’ SHOT Show booth to find they are now known as SOUSA (Sun Optics USA – see what they did there?) With the new name comes a series of new ranges of optics including red dots and scopes. For now the company’s popular mounts will [Read More…]
At SHOT Range Day today, EOTech debuted its newest addition to the Vudu line, a 1-8×24 variable power scope with a second focal plane. The 1-8×24 has a wire reticle, and a fiber optic to add the daylight visible illuminated Triplex BDC reticle. The primary [Read More…]
The French company PGM Precision in the French Alps was created back in 1993. In 1995 they won the tender for the .50 BMG / 12.7 mm caliber Hecate II rifles for the French army, which has been used by all infantry regiments and the French Special Forces. Since then they [Read More…]
In any discussion of today’s top brands in the optics game, Vortex Optics almost invariably gets a mention. Their glass is tremendously popular with competitive shooters, hunters, and the tactical community alike. Vortex’s high-end product line, in [Read More…]
Last Month, many rumors began to surface regarding the Nikon withdrawal from the riflescope business. Claims state that once the current inventory of Nikon riflescope stock is gone, they will not manufacture replacement inventory. According to numerous reports from [Read More…]
US Optics is releasing a The Foundations Series, which is a domestically manufactured line of rifle scopes. According to the company, the scopes establish a new standard for reliability, durability, and performance. The scopes are machined from aircraft grade 6061-T6 [Read More…]
Nightforce Optics have been selected by the United States Special Operations Command and Department of Defense to provide scopes to fulfill the Precision-Variable Power Scopes requirement. The indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract worth nearly $54 million [Read More…]
At the beginning of this year, TFB did a short review of the Daniel Defense Delta 5 bolt-action rifle. Daniel Defense is now offering what they call a .75 MOA Accuracy Package with the Delta 5 rifle. Apart from the rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor with 24″ barrel, you get [Read More…]
When I teach people about precision rifle shooting I like to explain the rifle is a tool, while the scope is a ruggedized precision instrument. Each click of the turret only moves the erector assembly about 7/10 of a thousandth (.0007) of an inch. For perspective, a [Read More…]
How To Shoot Long Range – The Optics Discussing optics is a lot like asking Batman what his favorite color is. The answer is obviously “black, and sometimes, really really dark grey.” Lego Movie quotes aside, I am not saying there is only one right answer [Read More…]
With about two months left until SHOT Show 2020 opens the doors, information is beginning to drop in about what is going to be displayed in some of the booths. March Scopes is going to launch two new models. One of them is going to be the “5x-42x56mm” (First Focal [Read More…]
Check out this review of the SIG Sierra 3 BDX Optic. Scope, rangefinder, and app all work together to provide you with a fast and efficient firing solution. Making ethical and fun hits on game and targets a lot easier! ««« GUN AND GEAR GIVEAWAYS »»» PLEASE check out our Patreon and [Read More…]
Growing up hunting in the area of Texas that I did, the terrain and vegetation meant we never needed to shoot very far. Almost all of our whitetails were taken at less than 200 yards. In the Army, we qualified with M4s from 50m-300m and close-quarters combat training is [Read More…]
The Schmidt & Bender hunting scope 3-21×50 Exos was introduced earlier this year, but are only now showing up. Apart from the introduction and description from the maker TFB have some really good pictures of the reticle from LongRange.sk. Below: Press picture [Read More…]
The current sniper rifles in the Swedish Army are the PSG90 and the AG90. The AG90 is the Barret M82 in .50 BMG and the PSG90 is made by Accuracy International in .308 Win. The M82 is more of an anti-material rifle than a sniper rifle. After a lot of testing the [Read More…]
In the world of low power variable optics (LPVO), there are countless choices for whatever budget you’re working with. I have tried out other options before but have never tried a higher-end LPVO for an extended period of time. After a lot of debating, I decided [Read More…]
This is an extended review of the Schmidt & Bender 5-25×56 PMII rifle scope with the LRR-MIL reticle in a Spuhr SP-4602 mount. When I think of it, the Schmidt & Bender 5-25×56 PMII is probably one of the most expensive products we at TFB have ever [Read More…]
Introduction: Maven Optics, a direct to consumer scope company, has released the RS.3 for presale. The RS.3 is their 3rd rifle scope, hence the name. With more long-range shooters getting into hunting and more hunters getting into long-range shooting we are seeing [Read More…]
Introduced at SHOT Show 2019, the Brownells Retro 4X Carry Handle Scope is now available for purchase. If you have acquired one of the Brownells retro guns or if you have other AR-15s with a carry handle, now you can retrofit it with the replica of this historical [Read More…]
Bushnell developed the Match Pro 6-24×50 riflescope for the purpose of precision rimfire & NRL22 competitions. With an MSRP of $499.99, it looks like a great platform for getting new competitors into the shooting sports. The scope is packed with the features [Read More…]
The S2 Delta company recently released their 1-4×24 Carbine Scope. S2 Delta was already in the business of making rifle slings, but this was their first venture into rifle optics. As the 1-4x implies, the S2 Delta scope is a low power variable optic (LPVO) that [Read More…]
High Desert Rifle Works is a premier organization for not only long-range tutelage, but they are well known for their keen eye in quality optics. This discerning attention to detail has lead them to now carry Blackhound Optics; specifically, their Genesis Series. The [Read More…]
One of the newest additions to the U.S. Optics lineup is the TS-20X. Built for both long-range hunters and precision shooters alike, the TS-20X features a broad magnification range. The 2.5-20 power scope aims to be just a cut above your average Low Power Variable [Read More…]
Leupold has introduced custom shop exclusive versions of their VX-3i 2.5-8×36 scopes that have reticles tuned for the .350 Legend cartridge. Being custom shop products, these scopes can also be personalized with your initials, “Custom Built For” [Read More…]
There are a few things every year that comes along which really catch my interest. I’ve talked with members of Vortex’s team through projects I’ve worked on with social media. One thing led to another and they invited me out to their headquarters for [Read More…]
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