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[Ultimate Resource]: Gun Scopes & Optics

We shot at it, torched it, and put it under all torture tests imaginable.

Here, you'll find hands-on reviews of some of the most popular optics on the market and we'll share with you the results of how they fared. We’ll cover everything from red dots to magnified scopes…and everything in between.

Start Here - Optics Roundup Long Range Scope Reviews Short Range Scope Reviews Individual Optics Review Pistol & Shotgun Sights Review Holographic Sights Night Vision Scopes, Goggles & Binoculars Lasers & Other Optics Review

Start Here - Optics Roundup

7 Best Designated Marksman Rifle (DMR) Optics: Extend Your Range

BY Travis Pike,

We take a look at the best optics to top your designated marksmanship rifle to extend your range and make precision shooting easier.

6 Red Dots That Do It Differently

BY Travis Pike,

We take a look at a handful of red dots that take a departure from the normal design philosophy and offer an innovative approach to optics.

5 Best Holographic Sights [Tested]

BY Eric Hung,

Looking at holographic sights? We bought the most popular ones and tested them for years. Complete with real views and videos.

5 Best Laser Bore Sights [Hands-On Tested]

BY Ethan Mizer,

Boresights make zeroing a lot easier, but not all boresights are created equal! Take a look at our top picks and save yourself time and money!

Best .300 Blackout Scopes and Optics: Tested & Reviewed

BY Travis Pike,

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.

Sionyx Opsin Review: Best New Digital Night Vision?

BY Sean Curtis,

We take the Sionyx Opsin into the darkness at the range to see if this new digital night vision optic is worthy of your nighttime setup.

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Long Range Scope Reviews

Best .300 Blackout Scopes and Optics: Tested & Reviewed

BY Travis Pike,

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.

Best 6.5 Creedmoor Scopes

BY Travis Pike,

We take a look at some of the best optics on the market for 6.5 Creedmoor rifles across various price ranges and uses.

[Hands-On Review] Swampfox Arrowhead 1-8x

BY Ken Whitmore,

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.

Best Scopes for the M1A: Long-Range & Scout Scopes

BY Megan Kriss,

Want to upgrade your Springfield M1A? We go over our favorite long range and scout scopes with plenty of real view-throughs and hands-on experience.

[Review] SWFA SS 2.5-10x32 Scope & Boyds Spike Camp Stock

BY David Lane,

Looking for an affordable scope and stock? We hands-on review SWFA's SS 2.5-10x ultralight scope and Boyds Spike Camp stock on our Howa 1500 action.

[Review] Primary Arms SLx 1-8x Scope: Hands-On

BY Ken Whitmore,

Is a low power variable optic like the PA 1-8x for you? We hands-on review it for reliability, durability, box test, glass quality, price, and more.

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Short Range Scope Reviews

5 Best Holographic Sights [Tested]

BY Eric Hung,

Looking at holographic sights? We bought the most popular ones and tested them for years. Complete with real views and videos.

[Review+Video] Crimson Trace RAD Max Pro Rifle Red Dot

BY Sean Curtis,

A few weeks ago we tested out the Crimson Trace RAD Pro pistol optic, but we're back to check out the RAD Max Pro rifle red dot. Come get our thoughts...

[Video+Review]Crimson Trace RAD Pro Pistol Red Dot

BY Sean Curtis,

We investigate the Crimson Trace RAD Pro -- a pistol red dot designed for mid-sized and full-sized handguns -- all while training at Gunsite.

[Hands-on Review] Bushnell TRS-26: Improved & Reliable

BY David Lane,

Is the Bushnell TRS-26 a worthy upgrade from the TRS-25? We hands-on review it for build, clarity, robustness, affordability, ergonomics, and more.

[3000 Round Review] Bushnell TRS-25 Red Dot

BY Eric Hung,

Looking for an affordable red dot? We hands-on review the Bushnell TRS-25 for accuracy, durability, battery life, and worth-it-ness after 5 years of use.

Trijicon MRO [Review+Video]: Go-To Duty Red Dot

BY John Currie,

Crazy durable, clear glass, insane battery life, and large field of view. We love the Trijicon MRO and we hands-on test it for everything that matters.

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Individual Optics Review

Sig Sauer Romeo5X Gen 2 Review: Best Budget Red Dot?

BY Travis Pike,

We take a look at the Sig Sauer Romeo5X Gen 2 to see if this affordable red dot is worthy of your next budget build.

X-Vision Flex 2 Thermal Reflex Sight Review [Hands-On]

BY Jens Hammer,

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.

5 Best Holographic Sights [Tested]

BY Eric Hung,

Looking at holographic sights? We bought the most popular ones and tested them for years. Complete with real views and videos.

Best .300 Blackout Scopes and Optics: Tested & Reviewed

BY Travis Pike,

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.

Maven S.3 20-40x67mm Spotting Scope Review

BY Alice Jones Webb,

We take a look at the Maven S.3A 20-40x67mm to see how it stacks up in the world of premium spotting scopes.

ATN ThOR LTV 4-12x Thermal Scope Review: Best Thermal Scope?

BY Mike Hardesty,

We take a look at the ATN ThOR 4-12x to see if this thermal scope is as good as it sounds. We've got the specs, pros and cons, and range results!

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Pistol & Shotgun Sights Review

Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical SPX [Review]: Rough Start, Strong Finish

BY Sean Curtis,

After a rocky start, we got the Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical SPX up and running. Find out what fixed the issue and how this shotgun performed overall.

Trijicon RCR Red Dot Review: Best New Pistol Red Dot?

BY Sean Curtis,

We hands-on test the Trijicon RCR to see if this new red dot is worth mounting on your favorite carry pistol.

Best Enclosed Emitter Pistol Optics [All Budgets]

BY Travis Pike,

Enclosed emitter optics offer some durability to red dot users who need something they can depend on. But which is best? We cover our top recommendations.

Best P365 Upgrades: Triggers, Barrels, Sights & More [Tested]

BY Travis Pike,

We've been carrying a P365 for a while with tons of rounds through it and plenty of tested upgrades. Here's some that we use on the daily.

Best Night Sight Brands

BY Trevor Dobrygoski,

If you want to truly be ready for anything with you carry gun, you need a good set of night sights. Here's the best of the best.

9 Best Shotgun Sights: Red Dots & Irons

BY Travis Pike,

You still need to aim with a shotgun. Here are our favorite upgraded shotgun sights from ghost rings to red dots and even some rifle slug scopes.

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Holographic Sights

5 Best Holographic Sights [Tested]

BY Eric Hung,

Looking at holographic sights? We bought the most popular ones and tested them for years. Complete with real views and videos.

Red Dots vs Holographic Sights: What's Best For You?

BY Eric Hung,

Not sure which type to get? We cover everything from technology to field of view, acquisition speed, reticles, power, durability, and more.

6 Best EOTech Holographic Sight Models [Hands-On]

BY Eric Hung,

Not sure which EOTech model to get? Cut through the confusion by answering a few questions and you'll find out the perfect hologrpahic sight for your task.

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Night Vision Scopes, Goggles & Binoculars

Sionyx Opsin Review: Best New Digital Night Vision?

BY Sean Curtis,

We take the Sionyx Opsin into the darkness at the range to see if this new digital night vision optic is worthy of your nighttime setup.

Best Night Vision Scopes & Optics [All Budgets]

BY Sean Curtis AND Eric Hung,

Night vision scopes can be confusing. We cover the technology and showcase some of our favorites, plus some optics that work with night vision goggles.

4 Best Night Vision Binoculars [Own the Night]

BY Travis Pike,

Not sure how to start? We'll cover the different generations and our favorite picks for beginner, hunting, and professional night vision binoculars.

Best Night Vision Goggles [Beginner's Guide+Real Views]

BY Eric Hung,

Own the night! We cover the best night vision goggles out there with tons of pics and view-through videos. Plus all the other essential gear you'll need.

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Lasers & Other Optics Review

Sig Sauer Romeo5X Gen 2 Review: Best Budget Red Dot?

BY Travis Pike,

We take a look at the Sig Sauer Romeo5X Gen 2 to see if this affordable red dot is worthy of your next budget build.

7 Best Designated Marksman Rifle (DMR) Optics: Extend Your Range

BY Travis Pike,

We take a look at the best optics to top your designated marksmanship rifle to extend your range and make precision shooting easier.

6 Red Dots That Do It Differently

BY Travis Pike,

We take a look at a handful of red dots that take a departure from the normal design philosophy and offer an innovative approach to optics.

X-Vision Flex 2 Thermal Reflex Sight Review [Hands-On]

BY Jens Hammer,

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.

5 Best Holographic Sights [Tested]

BY Eric Hung,

Looking at holographic sights? We bought the most popular ones and tested them for years. Complete with real views and videos.

5 Best Laser Bore Sights [Hands-On Tested]

BY Ethan Mizer,

Boresights make zeroing a lot easier, but not all boresights are created equal! Take a look at our top picks and save yourself time and money!

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