[Ultimate Resource]: Gun Scopes & Optics

Best AR-15 Scopes & Optics for 2023: Red Dots to Magnified

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

Best Red Dots for 2023 [Hands-On]: Under $200 Budget

Quickly find out the best budget Red Dot for your rifle as we review Primary Arms, Holosun, and Vortex with tons of torture tests (drop/temperature/water). One of them barely makes it out.

Best Affordable Optics of 2023 (That Won't Break)

Putting optics on all your guns can be a huge hassle and drain on your bank account. Here are some of the best optics that can be had at affordable prices.

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

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

Best Red Dot Magnifiers in 2023 [Real Views]

Have a red dot or holo and want to reach out? We bought the most popular 3x magnifiers and tested clarity, eye relief, mounts, and bang-for-the-buck.

Best Long Range Rifle Scopes in 2023 [Hands-On]

Want the best long range scope for your purpose? We hands-on test the 9 most popular scopes. Complete with real view-throughs, tracking tests, and video.

Best 1-6x Scopes & LPVOs in 2023 [Real Views]

1-6x scopes are perfect for almost anything. We have some of the most popular in-hand and tested through years of competitive use. Find out our best picks through several price points.

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

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.

7 Best Ruger 10/22 Scopes & Red Dots for 2023

Want to get the max accuracy out of your Ruger 10/22 rifle? We cover some of the best scopes made for rimfire rifles on a variety of budgets.

Best Nightforce Scopes (And Where to Buy Them)

Intent on getting a Nightforce scope...but not sure which or where to get one? Learn our go-to spot plus our favorite variants of the entire Nightforce series.

[Review] Aimpoint PRO (Patrol Rifle Optic): Best Red Dot?

BY Eric Hung, Updated May 7,May 7, 2019 34 Comments

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.

[Review] Vortex Strike Eagle 1-6x: First Person Views

BY David Lane, Published Apr 16,April 16, 2019 8 Comments

Looking for an affordable scope? The Vortex Strike Eagle 1-6x might fit the bill. We hands-on review it for clarity, robustness, worth-it-ness, and more.

[Review] Sig Sauer BDX Scope: Future of Optics

BY David Lane, Published May 2,May 2, 2019 14 Comments

Need a scope that auto changes its reticle based on range? The future is now with Sig Sauer's BDX line of scopes. We hands-on test one and wow it's awesome.

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

BY Sean Curtis, Published Oct 28,October 28, 2021 5 Comments

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

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

BY Sean Curtis, Published Nov 11November 11, 2021

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...

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

BY David Lane, Published Jul 22,July 22, 2020 2 Comments

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.

Best Night Sight Brands

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.

12 Best Shotgun Sights for 2023: Red Dots & Irons

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.

12 Best Pistol Red Dot Sights [Real-Views + Video]

Looking for the best red dot for your pistol? We cover the most popular models and their pros/cons, slide compatibility, and bang-for-the-buck-ness.

5 Best Handgun Laser Sights: Light Up Your Targets

Laser sights make aiming your handgun easier, especially in high-stress situations. Here are some of the best and useful ones out there.

8 Best AR-15 Lasers [Hands-On]: Budget to Pro

Want the fastest acquisition in low light? We hands-on review 6 of the most popular green & red lasers for brightness, zero, ergonomics, price, and more.

7 Best Prism Scopes: Robust & Better for Astigmatism

Prism scopes right for you? We cover the Pros & Cons, plus hands-on pictures of a few of the most popular models out right now.

5 Best Scout Scopes [Hands-On]

A good scout scope is almost perfect for multiple purposes and ranges. We hands-on test some of the most popular with videos and view-through images.

5 Best .300 Blackout Scopes and Optics: Correct Drops

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 Hunting Binoculars of 2023

Hunting, bird watching, or shooting groups...binoculars are an integral part of your kit. But what makes a great pair and how do you choose the best one?

We cover all the best rifle scopes, from low power variable optics to hunting, prism, scout, long distance, and more. View-throughs and video for each.

BY Sean Curtis, Published Feb 26,February 26, 2023 8 Comments

The SLx 1-6x24 Gen IV is the latest LVPO to come from Primary Arms but does this budget-friendly scope offer enough features for the modern rifle shooter?

Want the fastest acquisition in low light? We hands-on review 6 of the most popular green & red lasers for brightness, zero, ergonomics, price, and more.

Interested in an LVPO scope but don't know what to buy? We got you covered with a rundown of our top recommended LVPOs!

Want to learn how to use bullet drop compensator and mil dot reticles? We've got everything you need to know about these often misunderstood scope reticles.

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

1-6x scopes are perfect for almost anything. We have some of the most popular in-hand and tested through years of competitive use. Find out our best picks through several price points.

Want to get the max accuracy out of your Ruger 10/22 rifle? We cover some of the best scopes made for rimfire rifles on a variety of budgets.

Looking for the perfect .308 rifle scope? We choose our favs across different uses and budgets.

Want to keep zero on your rifle scope? You'll need some quality scope rings and scope mounts. We hands-on the different types and our favorite models.

We take a look at what optic you need for deer hunting this season -- from red dots to scopes, come see what we recommend.

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.

Prism scopes right for you? We cover the Pros & Cons, plus hands-on pictures of a few of the most popular models out right now.

We take a look at some of our favorite ACOG optics on the market as well as durable and reliable clones and alternatives.

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.

Putting optics on all your guns can be a huge hassle and drain on your bank account. Here are some of the best optics that can be had at affordable prices.