Category Optics & Scopes

Need a (literally) bomb-proof optic? Trijicon's military favorite fixed-magnification ACOG is the answer. Find out why...plus the perfect model for you. (Read)

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. (Read)

John Wick does it...does the center axis relock (CAR) method have any place in real training? Or is it another Hollywood movie gun sin? (Read)

What sight combines a red dot and regular irons? We try out the pistol and rifle variants of the SeeAll Open Sight and give our take on whether this different optic deserves a place on your firearm. (Read)

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. (Read)

Wanna turn your phone into a thermal scope you can use with your rifle? Does that sound insane to you? Well, strap in as we take a look at the Seek Thermal Camera and Intelliscope mount and find out if its just an expensive novelty, or an actually useful tool. (Read)

Find out the best sniper/precision rifle for you at all price points. We'll cover important aspects such as caliber, action, and recommended models. (Read)

There's a lot of places to buy rifle scopes online. We've bought dozens of scopes from all the big guys. Find out our best picks considering prices, selection, returns, and more. (Read)

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. (Read)

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. (Read)

A basic bead is fine for most shotguns, but what if you want something more? We took a look a the best shotgun sights around to find out which are best. (Read)

Slapping a red dot on your shotgun can give you a number of advantages in the field, range, and competition. Find out our best picks across all budgets! (Read)

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. (Read)

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. (Read)