Category AR-15 Scopes & Optics

Holosun’s revamped line of AEMS optics bring loads of features to your carbine, AR pistol, or PDW. Is this the dot you’ve been waiting for? (Read)

The Trijicon MRO SD + 3X Magnifier combo is a steep investment but do these feature-packed optics justify the price? We tested them to find out. (Read)

The Maztech Industries X4 system is as close as you can get to using a video game cheat code in real life. (Read)

The entire line of Vortex Defender pistol optics is going green, and we got our hands on the whole group to see how they work. (Read)

We hands-on test the new Flex 2 -- a multipurpose thermal reflex sight -- from X-Vision to see if it can handle what lurks at night. (Read)

Want a scope catered to your .300 Blackout round? We cover some of the best red dot, magnified optic, and prism scopes with the ideal .300 dropoff. (Read)

Looking for a sub-$500 low power variable optic (LPVO) in the 1-8x range? We hands-on review the Swampfox Arrowhead for glass, eye-box, price, and more. (Read)

What's a co-witness sight with a red dot? What's the difference from absolute vs lower one-thirds co-witness? And how to do you zero a co-witnessed optic? (Read)

Are Swamp Fox's new red dots worth the move from established brands? We hands-on test their Liberator & micro Kingslayer to find out. (Read)

Need a quick transition from a magnified scope to close-up targets? Check out offset irons which give you a nice sight picture with a quick rotation. (Read)

Need a rock solid optic for your go-to rifle? We review the Aimpoint PRO with plenty of rounds down range. Plus accuracy testing, remounting shift testing, and torture testing with a hammer. (Read)

Find the best AR-15 scopes & optics for your budget and use. From red dots to magnifiers, prisms, holographic, and scopes. (Read)

There's tons of red dots. Learn the different types, their pros/cons, and our top picks based on real-world use with thousands of rounds. (Read)