Hands-on Review of the New GUNNR HEIMDALL 6-24×50 HPVO Rifle Scope

Whenever I have free time (which is becoming increasingly scarce these days), I find myself scouring the internet, especially YouTube and Reddit, for the latest optics and accessories feedback. A large part of my job is staying up to date on the latest and greatest, but of course, I enjoy finding new parts for personal … Read more

Skinner Sights Goes Optical With Their New 1-6×24 Rifle Scope

For years now Skinner Sights has focused on irons, specifically for lever-action rifles. Their ladder sights have been and are being used for the 150th anniversary Marlin Model 444, among others. This is something I hope Ruger keeps rolling now that they’ve purchased the Marlin brand. Skinner also has a broad variety of aperture and … Read more

Gear Review: Burris AR-F3 Mount for FastFire 3 Red Dot Sights

Most shooters have at least one build that will never be complete. Many times these are the firearms we shoot and train with the most. Just as often, it’s our “fun guns” or those builds our friends will hurl insults at and refuse to even squeeze the trigger on, even if they function flawlessly and … Read more

Gear Review: Leupold VX-Freedom 1.5-4×20 Duplex Reticle Scope

  I’ve rarely been dissatisfied with Leupold optics. Their consistent quality and durability are characteristics I have come to rely on throughout the years. For certain, that gold ring carries some weight.     In late January 2018 Leupold announced their newest family of optics, the VX-Freedom Series. One hundred percent designed, machined, assembled, and (if … Read more

New AR Optics from Bushnell

Bushnell has been one of the better-known optics companies in the gun industry for more than 65 years. Since they became a subsidiary of Vista Outdoors several years ago they’ve continued to grow and have – in my opinion – also experienced an increase in quality and design performance. Their AR Optics line is tailored … Read more

Gear Review: Atibal XP8 1-8×24 Scope

Atibal Sights is a young brand that has experienced a rapid rise in popularity. And why not? Combining functional optics of good quality with affordable prices and a lifetime warranty is hard to argue with. Designed for 3-Gun competitors and hunters alike, Atibal’s XP8 riflescope transitions quickly from red-dot-like zero zoom 1x up to 8x … Read more

Gear Review: Primary Arms 2.5x ACSS Prism Scope

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIVdGmgp0e8 Prism scopes offer fixed magnification — typically between 1x and 5x — and compact size, like a red dot, but the use of an etched reticle means they function even if the electronics give up the ghost. Additionally, the reticles can be more complex and are adjustable for focus. Primary Arms is well-known for … Read more

Gear Review: SIG SAUER TANGO6 3-18x Riflescope

SIG SAUER continues to flesh out its Sig Optics line of products in its quest to dominate nearly every aspect of the firearms and accessories marketplace. I previously reviewed a scope from their hunting-oriented line, the WHISKEY5, and last December took delivery of this TANGO6 3-18x44mm from their tactical line. Yes, that’s correct, I’ve been using it … Read more