Category Optics & Scopes

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. (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)

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)

Minute of angle (MOA) or milliradian (MRAD) for scopes? We'll go over the pros and cons of each so you can choose the best for your optic. (Read)

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. (Read)

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? (Read)

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

Can you get a 1000 yard rifle with an optic for under $1000? The Ruger American Predator plus a sweet Vortex scope show that you can. See the results! (Read)

Correctly mounting your scope doesn't need to be scary. We cover the essential tools and walk you through the entire process for bolt guns and AR-15s. (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)

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)

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)