The Pulsar Proton FXQ30 is a thermal imaging, clip-on front attachment for the riflescope(s) that you already own. With an adapter you mount it to the end of your daytime scope, then the system is ready to deliver you a thermal image. You use the reticle of your daytime [Read More…]
The Trijicon VCOG 1–8×28 is used by the U.S. Marines as their Squad Common Optic. This optic has now been made commercially available as the SCO VCOG. It is functionally identical to the version currently used by the United States Marine Corps with only minor [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, Hop is at the SHOT Show 2022 booth for EOtech to see their new ultra-compact 1-10x LPVO. “EOTECH’s Vudu 1-10×28 offers a robust 34mm, one-piece aircraft aluminum tube and single-piece eyepiece that includes a removable throw-lever for fast changes in [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2022] Schmidt & Bender 6-36x56 PM II Scope (1)](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/SHOT-2022-Schmidt-Bender-6-36x56-PM-II-Scope-1-660x260.jpg)
During the SHOT Show 2022, Schmidt & Bender introduced a new first focal plane riflescope, the 6-36×56 PM II. As the model name implies, it is a variable power scope with a 6x zoom ratio and 56mm objective lens diameter. The metal magnification adjustment ring [Read More…]
Leupold has introduced a new member of the LPVO family, the Patrol 6HD rifle scope. A 1-6×24 optic, the Patrol 6HD is lightweight, durable, and low-profile. Leupold Shows off Patrol 6HD The Leupold Patrol 6HD will feature Leupold’s professional-grade glass, a [Read More…]
This year at SHOT Show Zeiss is showing off their brand new LRP S5 rifle scopes. These high-performance rifle scopes are aimed at the hunting and long-range precision shooting markets. Zeiss @ TFB: Zeiss LRP S5 FFP Precision Rifle Scopes With The Most Elevation TFB [Read More…]
Pulsar Talion XQ38 Thermal Imaging Riflescope – Pulsar’s new flagship Thermion LRF released yesterday is now joined by a compact companion, the Talion XQ38. Judging by the description it’s clear that Pulsar had a user-centered approach to design, a use [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2022] The New Meopta MeoSport R Budget Scope](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/MeoSport-full-scopes-1-660x260.jpg)
Meopta, a well-known European scope manufacturer, released a new budget-friendly scope line called the MeoSport R. This 3-15×50 scope has a second focal plane, illuminated reticle. It also features side parallax adjustment that goes from 10 yards (yes, airgunners [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2022] New Pistol and Rifle Optics from EOTECH](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/EOTECH-EFLX-Adjustments-660x260.jpg)
EOTech unveiled their new EFLX Mini Reflex Sight and VUDU 1-10×28 FFP scope at SHOT 2022. It’s clear that the company wants to both enhance and expand its current lineup to a broader market. The staff at their booth were incredibly helpful and keen to [Read More…]
The Pulsar Thermion 2 XP50 LRF Pro is Pulsar’s new flagship model of thermal riflescopes. It adds a feature many hunters have been waiting for, a built-in precision laser rangefinder. The integrated compact laser rangefinder (LRF) is fitted into a single optical [Read More…]
According to an announcement by the Lithuanian Ministry of Defense, the Lithuanian Armed Forces has ordered “optical devices” for their Heckler & Koch G36 rifles in a step to modernize their performance. The contract is worth around EUR 4 million and [Read More…]
This is one that many of us in the long-range shooting community have been waiting for. The Razor HD line of riflescopes has been extremely popular amongst precision rifle shooters as well as serious hunters and their Razor HD Gen II riflescope has been one of the best [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…]
Zero Compromise Optic (ZCO) is a fairly young company with one leg in Austria and the other in the USA. The company was founded in 2018 by well-known people in the optics and mechanics industry. To accompany their current riflescopes ZCO420 and ZC527 they are now [Read More…]
Over the last year, I’ve looked at a number of options to replace my aging Leupold Mark 4 CQ/T on my 15.1 RECCE Rifle. Having a medium-range DMR style rifle with a quality optic can be an incredibly useful tool. Whether it’s shooting at medium distances or [Read More…]
Athlon Optics has really made some waves in recent years, offering quite a variety of options between budget scopes around the $200 mark, all the way up to the $2000 spectrum. Athlon’s Argos 1-4x caught my eye when Adam S. reviewed it for AllOutdoor.com, so when I was [Read More…]
Many shooters know of Horus from their family of reticles which are licensed out to various scope manufacturers, including big names like Leupold, Nightforce, and Vortex. Recently, Horus entered the scope market with their HoVR 5-20×50 riflescope. Horus graciously [Read More…]
When we think of riflescopes, usually variable magnification scopes come to mind. While the ability to choose your magnification gives shooters options, sometimes simplicity is more important. Fixed power scopes are exactly that; simple. Straying from their variable [Read More…]
Photo Of The Day: Recently Zeiss Optics released a new line of long-range precision riflescopes with impressive features for use in long-range competition or hunting. Here we’re going to take a look at their 5-25×56 version. According to Zeiss, they are first [Read More…]
Fellow writer Nicholas C recently did a thorough review on the Primary Arms SLx 1x MicroPrism and both TFB staff and TFB readers seemed to have mixed feelings about it with most of the positive views on the 1x MicroPrism coming from those (like me) who have astigmatism [Read More…]
DS Arms might be known for their FALs, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have a few more tricks up their sleeves. They also produce complete firearms, AR uppers, magazines, and optics. The Designated Rifleman Optic (DRO) is the newest magnified optic from the [Read More…]
I’ll admit, prior to this review my opinion of ATN was a bit mixed. Around 5 years ago, we had access to an early version of one of their thermal scopes, and it was not ready for primetime. Luckily my opinion has changed after getting some time with the ATN ThOR 4 [Read More…]
Primary Arms recently announced an expansion of their factory in Texas, with a new facility next to their Houston headquarters doubling the size of their warehouse facilities. In this article, we’ll look closer at something smaller, namely their new reticle option [Read More…]
Last month in Texas I had a chance to try out the ATN ThOR 4 4-40x Thermal Rifle Scope. Thanks to the facilities at Mellon Creek Outfitters I had access to plenty of distance, and the opportunity to shoot both day and night with this optic. I mounted the ThOR 4 atop [Read More…]
Review of the Meopta Meopro Optika6 1-6×24 RD First Focal Plane riflescope with the MRAD reticle. Sometimes reviews take months to prepare, sometimes they just appear by pure chance. This is a case of the latter. As I visited a dealer, he showed me the scope in [Read More…]
Down in Refugio, Texas at Bridle Iron South Training Facility the crew of TFB and TFBTV were onsite to try out some ATN and Crimson Trace products. Like many of you, I only know of Crimson Trace from their history of laser systems. Well, they are making traditional [Read More…]
During a recent trip to Texas, I got my hands on one of the new Brushline Pro series optics from Crimson Trace. Our staff had access to a variety of these optics, and I ended up with the 4-16×50 BDC. Designed with the hunter in mind, I mounted this scope atop a [Read More…]
With the driven hunt season just around the corner, Zeiss seems to be on fire with new releases for all sorts of hunting and sports shooting. Just a few days ago, the Zeiss LRP S5 FFP Precision Rifle Scope was released, and it’s now time for the Zeiss V8 family [Read More…]
Zeiss has come out with a new line of long-range precision riflescopes. The Zeiss LRP S5 has some impressive features for use in long-range competition or hunting. They will come in 3-18×50 or 5-25×56. They will also feature either an MOA or MRAD reticle. [Read More…]
In 2019 TFB were the first to discover the new Heckler & Koch HK417P model. To the best of our knowledge, this is the rifle we’re looking at in the front row. The HK417P was made for Austria and is a combination of the HK417 assault rifle and G28 precision [Read More…]
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