During bright, daylight hours, the human eye can distinguish the color green far more easily than red. Viridian has been putting this fact to good use for many years in its line of firearm-mounted laser sights, and the company is now extending that advantage to its series of unmagnified “red-dot” optics, as well. The…
Scopes are common fixtures on today’s hunting rifles, and one factor in how well they will perform is how they are installed. Mounting a scope on a rifle is not all that hard, and anyone who is reasonably handy can, with a minimum of tools, do it right. This is one of those projects that works…
As optic-cut pistols have become increasingly popular, the market of optics that fit them has exploded out in every direction. Many of these options are built with durability at the forefront of their design, while others are crafted with the sole aspect of value in mind. Bushnell has often been able to strike an effective balance between…
Due to their location on the gun, most front iron sights preclude the placement of a tactical light forward on a defensive carbine’s 12-o’clock rail, as they typically obstruct the light’s beam. But, thanks to the TangoDown Light Portal Front Sight—and the large hole molded into its rugged anodized-aluminum frame—this is now a problem of…
Based on its sought-after BX-4 10×42 mm roof prism binocular, Leupold remains relentless at providing hunters and shooters with top-quality solutions, and for 2023, the American firm offers its BX-4 Range HD TBR/W 10×42 mm ranging system. Packed with features, the all-new BX-4 Range HD is a must-have for any hunter, professional guide, sport shooter or wildlife-viewing…
Leupold expanded its Mark 5HD riflescope lineup in 2023 with the launch of its 2-10X 30 mm option. The new optic provides the rugged performance for which the Mark 5HD line has become known while offering a smaller, lighter scope for carbines and other platforms where size and weight are a factor. Watch the video below to learn…
Most miniature red-dots on the market designed for use on pistols employ an open-emitter design in which the rear of the “screen” is exposed, but enclosed models are gaining in popularity. Steiner’s Micro Pistol Sight (MPS) is one such design. Enclosed-emitter sights offer improved weather sealing for the optical elements and protection for the…
True to its name, the Compact 3-9X 42 mm riflescope from Osprey Global measures just 9.13“ long—making it more than 3“ shorter than most scopes on the market of similar magnification range and objective diameter—and, with the included 30 mm rings, the optic weighs in at only 19 ozs. Once mounted atop a gun, the scope’s most…
Whether it be in smartphones or sport optics, the natural evolution of technology follows a path that usually results in lighter, less-expensive options eventually being made available to the consumer. This is excellent news for anybody that has ever lugged a thermal optic into the field, because although they are highly useful for detecting game…
Purchase a new Trijicon REAP-IR 3 or IR-HUNTER 2 scope through one of the company’s Electro Optics retailers before February 1, and you qualify to receive a select model of a Trijicon Tenmile riflescope. A special web page provides terms and conditions, along with a convenient application form for electronic submission of claims and required proof-of-purchase information. Upon purchase of…
