I, personally, am surprised at the slow integration of electronics and firearms. While understanding that many firearms enthusiasts are untrusting of electronics in guns, their proliferation across all daily life still seems a bit counter to the hesitations. So, [Read More…]
The optics giant Carl Zeiss Sports Optics is introducing yet another pair of undoubtedly bad-ass high-end binoculars to the market with the introduction of the new Victory SF model. The new binos will be available in both 8×42 and 10×42 depending on what you [Read More…]
If you research traditional night vision devices online, you typically walk away with the impression that unless you spend upwards of $2,000, you are wasting your time and money. The problem with this theory is that, for currency-challenged people like myself, [Read More…]
For 2016, Vortex Optics redesigned its Diamondback line of binoculars with the intent on improving both performance and value. The newly redesigned Diamondback series features eight different models that offer a broad spectrum of magnification, close focus distance and [Read More…]
10×32 Binoculars Over the past few years I have become increasingly picky about optics, from scopes to binoculars. We had some pretty decent optics in Iraq—at least I would assume they were good. I cannot remember every having a problem with clarity, nor [Read More…]
Whether you’re zeroing your gun’s optics or sitting in a blind waiting for the perfect game, you need a good set of binoculars. In answer to that need Bushnell is expanding their current line to include three new models, the E-series, L-series, and M-series. [Read More…]
Whether you’re hunting or zeroing your optics, Swarovski Optik North America’s new EL Range binoculars are designed to give you crystal clarity at longer ranges. Although the EL Range line itself is not new, it’s been redesigned for more natural [Read More…]
Meopta, the company founded in Prerov, Czechoslovakia, in 1933 by physics professor Dr. Alois Mazurek is coming out with a new premium binocular, the MeoStar HD. Up to 1992 Meopta focused on the production of military optical products, including a stretch from 1971 to [Read More…]
German Precision Optics and their USA division, a manufacturer and distributor of high-quality, affordable sporting optics, is proud to introduce two new 10X monoculars to its line of premium optics – the GPO PASSION 10x32ED monocular and the GPOTAC 10x42ED tactical [Read More…]
Last year, TFB reviewed the Telos XP50 and with its 640×480 pix @17 µm, and a super-sensitive NETD of <18 mK, it was clearly one of the best thermal monoculars we’ve even seen (check the review here). At this year’s IWA OutdoorClassics in Germany, [Read More…]
It’s time to put your quad rail back in the fight – or probably just back in the hunt with the new Strike Picatinny to ARCA adapter. This handy inexpensive adapter quickly, easily, and reversibly takes your standard Picatinny rail section and adapts it to [Read More…]
There is a new micro red dot from Vortex Optics, the Defender-ST. It has a lot in common with the Defender-CCW, but has a DeltaPoint Pro footprint. This new model is not just for handgun use, but would be at home on a shotgun or as a 1x optic in conjunction with a [Read More…]
You’re watching and reading TFB’s Photo Of The Day. Just above you look at U.S. Marines assigned to Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/5, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, as they fire their M4 carbines at various surface threats. They’re based on [Read More…]
It says it there in the title and long story short, I haven’t killed it yet. Today we’re talking about a familiar yet new(ish) face to the enclosed red dot world – the Riton Optics 3 Tactix EED (Enclosed Emitter Dot). This optic is new for Riton but [Read More…]
This is a review of the Pulsar Axion 2 XQ35 and XG35 Thermal Monoculars. These models are available with or without a side-mounted laser rangefinder. A thermal monocular can be any hunter’s best friend. Whether you’re hunting wild boar or coyotes at night, [Read More…]
Now, Hexmag magazines, grips and other parts, as well as Sentry Solutions products, will be under the Point One USA corporate umbrella.
It’s a whole new year and optics manufacturers are ushering in new glass! Some of the newest offerings are the Vortex Venom 3-15x44mm FFP (First Focal Plane) and Vortex Venom 1-6x24mm SFP (Second Focal Plane). This expands out the Venom family of optics to 3 [Read More…]
This is a review of the Pulsar Thermion DUO DXP50 Multispectral Scope, which is one of the coolest riflescopes I have ever used. You could probably buy the DUO, and never ever have to own anything else. The 4K CMOS day camera replaces your ordinary optical sight and [Read More…]
Armasight has just announced the launch of their new Sidekick 320 handheld thermal optic. The Sidekick is a lightweight thermal imaging entry that features a great amount of adaptability in that it can be mounted to a headset for hands-free operation, as well as still [Read More…]
This is a review of the Pulsar Talion XQ35 Pro Thermal Imaging Riflescope. This is a compact, lightweight thermal imaging hunting riflescope available at a reasonable price. Its fairly small size in combination with various possible mounting solutions makes it suitable [Read More…]
High-definition thermal Imaging is here, in the shape of the Pulsar Thermion 2 LRF XL50 riflescope. Pulsar’s first HD thermal riflescope also includes a laser rangefinder, which can be connected to a ballistic calculator and deliver on-screen aiming. According to [Read More…]
The red dot market has been steadily seeing all of its major contributors add their own flavor of the enclosed red dot to the market. Riton Optics is no different and today they’ve finally announced their new 3 TACTIX EED (Enclosed Emitter Red Dot). This new [Read More…]
Do you hunt? Are you looking for that all-in-one device that doesn’t suck? Well, on tonight’s Friday Night Lights, the AGM Voyage LRF TB75-640 may be the device you are looking for. It is a thermal biocular with a built-in laser rangefinder and a digital [Read More…]
Hello there, are you a fan of low-profile night vision goggles? Well, today on Friday Night Lights it is PVS-21 revisited. I have written about the PVS-21 before but I was not satisfied with that article. The subsequent articles about the accessories and monocular [Read More…]
Vortex is bringing its optics customers fresh new threads for this fall/winter with the introduction of their new Heavyweight lineup of fall and winter clothing for the range, at home, or on the hunt. This new collection includes the new Heavyweight Hoddies, Heavyweight [Read More…]
Vortex has finally made what many long-range shooters have been asking for, an affordable, weapon-mounted laser rangefinder. The Vortex Impact 4000 is a budget friendly alternative to the more expensive military grade weapon mounted laser rangefinders. More Vortex @ [Read More…]
Portable lighting has become pretty important for me as I get more and more into night vision shooting. At the end of the night, when you want to clean everything up, using night vision devices really isn’t the best way to do things, and this is where products [Read More…]
SIG Sauer has issued a safety bulletin regarding light-bearing holsters. Without naming any specific model of handgun, SIG is warning end users that holsters that accommodate weapon-mounted lights have larger openings and can cause unintentional discharges. This safety [Read More…]
Today, Steiner released the new H6Xi series of rifle scopes. These are more geared towards the outdoor/hunting market than the tactical market-oriented T- and P-series optics. Here’s the press release: The New Steiner H6Xi Riflescope Series: Tactical-Grade for [Read More…]
Today is a good day if you love your glass and optics because Vortex Optics has 3 new products that they are ready to announce. The first is a lighter and leaner spotting scope in the Razor HD 13-39x56mm. Up next, are 2 new binocular harness systems in the GlassPak [Read More…]
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