Vortex Optics has married two unlikely elements together to create the NEW Razor HD LHT riflescope. By bringing their pristine HD resolution in optics from the Razor series into a lightweight body, hunters now have a terrific option for connecting on those long-range [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…]
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…]
During SHOT 2020’s industry day at the range, Heckler & Koch unveiled the new Optics Ready VP9. The new VP9 uses the existing full-size VP9 while adding a couple notable improvements. As the name implies, the optics ready VP9 accommodates a wide variety of [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…]
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…]
Photo Of The Day – we take a look at some high-quality photos of a Swiss B&T APC-223/556. I have no figures, and I don’t think anyone else does either, but the market dominance for AR15s in the .223Rem/5.56 semi-automatic rifle market must be extremely [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…]
Ed Brown has added another pistol to their EVO line of 1911s. The new model is called E9-LW. It is a 4″ barreled pistol chambered in 9x19mm. This is an optics ready handgun and it actually comes with a Vortex Venom 6 MOA red dot sight installed. Here is how Ed [Read More…]
Savage Arms are based in Westfield, Massachusetts, and as one of the world’s largest manufacturers of firearms, they provide a steady flow of new products. This one is a bit different, as it’s a hunting rifle paired with a 4-12x44mm Vortex Crossfire II rifle [Read More…]
In shooting, knowing the range to your target is essential. For instance, the rifle you brought to the hunt may not be suitable for long-range applications, and without knowing the proper distance you may be out of reach for a clean shot. Your eyes and your [Read More…]
Recently I found myself in a predicament. I am fortunate enough to shoot a lot of varying platforms of firearms from tactical shotguns, AR-15s, and other railed toys. What I did not have though was a good, versatile red dot that I could float between these platforms to [Read More…]
Did you ever think to yourself, I wish I could get my hands on a $2800.00 Vortex scope without having to purchase it, so I can see the difference between that and my current optic? Well, now you can with Vulcan Circle. Vulcan Circle – Optics For Rent This type [Read More…]
Vortex has introduced two new first focal plane riflescopes called Diamondback Tactical FFP. They are available in 6-24×50 and 4-16×44 versions. These are arguably some of the most affordable FFP scopes available on the market that are made by a reputable [Read More…]
For the remaining days of May, Daniel Defense is offering a free Vortex Sparc AR red dot to anyone purchasing one of their firearms or suppressors. Links, details and information on the redemption program can be found below. Additionally, I have included information and [Read More…]
As we begin to thaw out of our winter dens (keep quiet, Southern States), we start to dust off our gear for the upcoming shooting season. And with the end of hibernation comes the lust for upgrading our guns and gear. While the draw to pickup a new rifle or pistol is [Read More…]
Vortex Optics has done it again by introducing a new binocular for shooters and those who love the outdoors. The Viper HD will be offered in 4 different strengths or straight-power magnifications. The Viper HD weighs in anywhere from 24.5 ounces to 28.4 ounces depending [Read More…]
On the seventh day of Christmas (which in our timeline was yesterday), TFB brings you a taste of the broad category of what I am calling CQB Optics – glass that can be used from zero to a few hundred yards. Shooters often consider red dots optics to be for close [Read More…]
Lucid Optics announced the company would soon be offering a new binocular. According to the company, it sought to make a set of high quality binocular that is light in weight and not abusive to the wallet. The result is the 10×40 B-10. The B-10 binocular is [Read More…]
Vortex Optics has released a video where they test a couple of customer-returned scopes that have been shot! One of the scopes (Viper 4-12×40) has an all the way through hole behind the objective lens. Next one (Viper HST) has a damaged lock ring, the part that [Read More…]
I have a great Laser Range Finder inside a pair of high quality Made in Germany binoculars. Press a button and get very accurate distance readings, out to further than I can hit with my rifles (at least accurately). There’s just an issue, that pair of binoculars [Read More…]
The Vortex Venom is a mini red dot in the style of the Burris Fastfire and Docter Optic. It is a tiny reflex sight that comes in either 6 or 3 MOA dot reticles. The one that Vortex provided to me is 3 MOA. The base mount pattern is of the Docter Optic style. In [Read More…]
Yet another rebate to add to the Summer O’ Rebates, this time from KRISS USA. They have committed to give one free Vortex SPARC AR optic to everyone that buys a non-NFA KRISS Vector through an authorized reseller from now through September 30, 2017. Where some [Read More…]
Vortex just sent out an email blast teasing a brand-new Vortex Strike Eagle 1-8×24 Rifle Scope that they have added to the wildly popular Strike Eagle line of low-powered, variable optics. Vortex claims a true-1x power on the low-end of the Strike Eagle 1-8 power [Read More…]
Bushnell, like all optic companies, released quite a few new products to roll into 2017. Much of it was through their AR Optics line. While Bushnell has many options in rifle scopes they are lacking red dots or tactical optics. With 4 new additions they sought to round [Read More…]
Last fall Cheston at Phone Skope seriously hooked me up with help for the review I did of the Vortex Razor HD Spotting Scope. Optics are one of those really challenging things to review visually unless you are just going to nerd out on specs. “M’kay, great, [Read More…]
Vortex Optics was out at SHOT Show’s Industry Day showing off their wares and new optics for 2017. One optic that was very intriguing and part of a larger line-up was their Vortex Viper PST Gen II. The one that we specifically were able to fondle and shoot was the [Read More…]
Vortex Razor AMG UH-1 The new Vortex Razor® AMG™ UH-1™ was on the range at Industry Day. Pete provided a good introduction to this new Vortex optic here. The AMG UH-1 comes in a slender but tall box configuration with square optical lenses. The lenses [Read More…]
So, the headline is slightly misleading – obviously there are options listed here that should be classified as holographic or prismatic sights and not red dots (we talked about the differences a few months back in the astigmatism informational post). You see, I [Read More…]
While most precision shooting is typically done static on the range, the tactical and competition world has been pushing the limits of what both rifle and shooter are capable of. Often the shot is not for the ideal seated position on a bench and requires the contortion [Read More…]
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