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Category Optics & Scopes


Optics & Scopes

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

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)

Optics & Scopes

4 Best ACOG Scopes [Hands-On]

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)

Shooting

Center Axis Relock: Is John Wick Right or Wrong?

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)

Optics & Scopes

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. (Read)

Optics & Scopes

SeeAll Open Sight [Review]

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)

Optics & Scopes

5 Best Holographic Sights for 2023

Looking at holographic sights? We bought the most popular ones and tested them for months to find our winner. Complete with real views and videos. (Read)

Gear

Best AR-15 Offset Iron Sights [View-Throughs]

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)

Optics & Scopes

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

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)

Optics & Scopes

Best Places to Buy Rifle Scopes Online

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)

AR-15

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. (Read)

Optics & Scopes

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. (Read)

Optics & Scopes

BDC & Mil-Dot Reticles for Rifle Scopes

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)

Buyer's Guide

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. (Read)

Optics & Scopes

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. (Read)
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