Sights & Optics Archive
When it comes to hunting, binoculars are one of the first and most important tools on a hunter’s checklist. A couple steps down that list you will find a rangefinder. Rangefinders become even more valuable when bow hunting, long-range shooting, or planning stalks in more open country.
Laser sights are an incredible tool for shooting a tight group. They are one of the fastest ways to acquire your target, especially in low-light, and can assist training by helping you see where the barrel of the gun is pointing before and after shooting. The 1911
Reflex sights are becoming increasingly popular additions to handguns. They have been proven accurate in competition and can greatly aid target acquisition and situational awareness in self-defense. What is a reflex sight? A reflex sight is simply a zero magnification sight that reflects a reticle on a
Hunters will often say, “get the best scope you can afford.” This is true in theory, but spending more money doesn’t necessarily mean you are getting the best scope for your needs. Scope features have advantages and drawbacks depending on how you use them. The key to
Our list of the 10 best iron sites for AR-15s is for those that know that you can’t get more reliable than good old-fashioned, low-tech iron sights. In recent years, there have been some amazing advancements in sight technology. From red dots to holographic sights, technology has
Backup Iron Sights (BUIS) allow a shooter to stay in the fight even when their primary optic fails. Outfitting your rifle with an optic like a red dot, reflex sight, or variable power scope offer major benefits, like extended range, easy target acquisition, and better visibility in
The best sights for your 1911 allow you to quickly and easily acquire your targets at different ranges in varying light conditions. Colt, Rock Island Armory, Springfield, Rugar, Kimber and many more. Regardless of the manufacturer, one of the best things about the 1911 platform is the
Hunting at night is no doubt much harder than hunting during the day, and since none of us are born with superhero powers that allow us to see after the sun has gone down, we rely on technology to make up for what our eyes can’t do.
Fast target acquisition makes red dot sights highly effective in tactical situations and a favorite among target shooters. The market is crowded with options, but not all of them deliver the accuracy and durability you should demand from such a critical piece of gear. We have compiled
Night vision goggles were once reserved for military use. Today, night vision technology is available to the average consumer. Whether you’re camping at night, hunting in the predawn duskiness, playing airsoft at midnight, or need them for night time security, night vision goggles give you the ability
