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…]
There are many reasons why a certain image can be featured in TFB’s Photo Of The Day. First of all, cool builds involving AKs are not nearly as common as AR15s, and secondly, Bravo42 Photography really knows how to get the attention going. Riflescopes on AKs are not [Read More…]
This Photo Of The Day might look like a commercial for the featured product, but that’s not the original intention. It’s just a great photo (which is very difficult to capture correctly) of what this kind of optical setup looks like for the operator. [Read More…]
Vortex Optics needs no introduction. In recent years they have become one of the most dominant brands in the optics space, and they are ubiquitous on store shelves. They sell everything from the Razor series of high-end scopes down to inexpensive hunting scopes and [Read More…]
Tripod shooting is something that I’m relatively new to but also something that I see a lot of value in for hunters and precision shooters. While there are many options on the market, the new Vortex Switchback Carbon Fiber Tripod Kit offers you a lightweight [Read More…]
Vortex Optics has added a new member to their family of binoculars. The new Triumph HD 10×42 is an HD model at an affordable price point. Let’s take a closer look at the specifications and features. Vortex @ TFB: New Strike Eagle 3-18×44 FFP Scope from [Read More…]
If you’ve ever wanted to see things with no magnification, then see things with more magnification, then an LPVO might be for you. The low power variable optic has exploded in popularity over the past few years. I’ve been behind a few of them myself, and I [Read More…]
Hello and welcome to another edition of The Rimfire Report! This ongoing series is all about the rimfire firearm world and its many types of guns, ammunition, and shooting sports! This week we’re diving back into another firearm chambered just in 22LR – the [Read More…]
In the past five years, there has been an absolute boom in new micro-compact pistols. What followed was optics-ready models of those micro-compact pistols. With only a sparse amount of “micro-optics” and seldom in supply or at a feasible price point it was only a [Read More…]
The past few years have seen an absolute boom in micro-compact handguns and micro red dots to pair with them. I am happy to introduce the new Defender CCW Micro Red Dot from Vortex Optics. Their new red dot is touted as having one of the largest windows as far as micro [Read More…]
TFB reader Stephan reached out to me recently about the best way to set up his new Beretta M9A4 RDO (Red Dot Optic-Ready) with a red dot. People’s first foray into the red dot optic market can be a daunting thing between deciding which red dot to go with, which [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…]
Red dots have become a dominant optic option for use on firearms. Vortex has made their name known with their wide selection of red dots. A couple of years ago, Vortex came out with their Micro3X magnifier. It was a short magnifier with a large eye box. Well, now they [Read More…]
Binoculars can seem like either an outdated or humdrum shooting or adventuring accessory to many but progress is still being made with each new variant that comes to the market. Vortex has just announced the introduction of their latest binocular offering – the [Read More…]
Vortex Optics has announced the latest addition to their Razor HD LHT range, the 4.5-22×50 scope with a first focal plane reticle. The HD LHT lineup has been very popular with long range hunters and shooters. Adding an FFP option is sure to be a hit with the target [Read More…]
The new Vortex Spitfire Gen II prism optics are lighter and smaller for the magnification than any other prism sight on the market. In this episode of TFBTV, Hop tests the Spitfire Gen II 5x prism sight, with a piggyback mounted Vortex Venom red dot; a package that has 5x magnification and two [Read More…]
Vortex Optics is best known in the gun world for their rifle scopes and red dots. A plethora of shooters choose Vortex products to mount onto their firearms. Though these optics make up a significant amount of their business, they also offer some additional product [Read More…]
Just this year Vortex has been quite popular especially with their 1-10×24 Razor LPVO which Matt E reviewed. I was more interested in their new Strike Eagle 5-25×56 as an upgrade from my Diamondback Tactical 6-24x50mm. How does the Strike Eagle 5-25×56 [Read More…]
Welcome back to the latest edition of TFB’s Behind The Gun Podcast that features industry leaders talking about their backgrounds, company history, products and information that can help you become a better shooter. Today we feature Jimmy Hamilton from Vortex Optics. [Read More…]
Welcome back to another Featured Deals of the Week. As usual, I’m your host Benjamin F, bringing you all of those sweet sweet deals on firearms, accessories, ammo, and paraphernalia. North American Rescue National Safety Month Sale – 25% off w/ code [Read More…]
Despite the Coronavirus pandemic the US Army continues its Next Generation Squad Weapon program and has issued an OTA (or Other Transaction Authority) award to Wisconsin-based Vortex soliciting them to produce a prototype Next Generation Squad Weapon-Fire [Read More…]
If you’re spotting for someone it isn’t sufficient to say “you’re a little to the left, maybe a bit high… Perhaps.” Spot like a pro and say “you’re 0,6 Mils to the left and 0,3 Mils high“, so that the shooter can [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…]
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…]
Today’s Photo Of The Day is Emmy’s OA-15 in custom Cerakote, and her matching nails. The rifle is a semi-automatic Oberland Arms OA-15 with an 18″ barrel (made by Lothar Walther) chambered in .223 Remington. The stock is a Battlelink minimalist and the [Read More…]
In early June, I visited the Vortex Rampage match of the National Rifle League in Iowa. In my previous article describing the match itself, I mentioned that I would also report on some of the guns shooters were running. The match was fun to attend and it had a laid [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…]
There are many traditions associated with Saint Patrick’s Day: wearing green, window-mounted shamrocks, disgusting green beer and now TFB’s Skilled Shooter, Lucky Shot posts. I’d like to think that we have included a little something for everyone (who doesn’t [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…]
The 2018 IPSC Shotgun World Shoot in Chateauroux, France, is over and the winner in Open division is Josh Froelich (USA). Last week we published a collection of photos from the competition. The location was about 3 hours south of Paris, with 30 stages and 6 days off [Read More…]
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