Gear, Parts and Accessories
Understanding and Correcting Parallax
Parallax is frequently used when describing scopes. Read this post to discover what it is and why it is essential to your hunting success.
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Optics and Scopes
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Top AR-15 Upgrades for 2018
A new AR is essentially a blank slate. If you want it for tactical use, a light, laser, and red dot sight may be in your future. If your AR is destined for varmints or deer, elk, or antelope, a sling, bipod, and scope will be standard fare. Maybe your new AR will reach out to targets on the 1,000 line with a premium scope and benchrest accessories. Whatever your next AR is destined to be, the right accessories define the Modern Sporting Rifle.
Ammunition
Throwback Thursday .338 Lapua on the Cheap
For the average shooter who takes their .270 or .308 to the range on the weekends, the .338 Lapua is like a Ferrari Enzo. Without devoting a large amount of time and resources, the cost of owning and maintaining a rifle in that caliber is too great for the payoff. However, being the stubborn sort, I figured there had to be a way to shoot the .338 while not having it rip a Grand Canyon sized dent in your wallet.
Gear, Parts and Accessories
Shotgun Sights — As Important as Rifle Sights, Far Less Understood
The arguments over firing the shotgun by feel and handling versus aiming are many but the bottom line is this, both techniques should be used. A moving target demands fast action and swinging and firing by feel. A stationary target at longer range demands strict use of the sights.
Scopes and Optics
UTG Adds 4X32 Compact Prismatic T4 Scopes to Lineup
Looking for a compact optic that excels in ruggedness, clarity, and fast target acquisition? Check out UTG’s new 4X32 Compact Prismatic T4 Scopes.
Gear, Parts and Accessories
Video Review: TruGlo Tru Tec Red Dot Sight with Integrated Laser
TruGlo added an integrated laser to the Tru Tec to create a winning combination. Then, by pricing the combination under $250 it created a story worth reading—even if you’ve been burned by budget optics before.
Gear, Parts and Accessories
NSSF: How to Zero Your Rifle in Two Shots
Here is a video produced by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) detailing how you can zero your rifle in only two shots.
Gear, Parts and Accessories
Optics Checklist: Is your optic ready?
With big game seasons right around the corner, you want to make sure your gear is good to go. Before heading out, here are a few top recommendations to ensure your optics are game ready including, checking fasteners, checking the zero, cleaning the firearm and more.
Gear, Parts and Accessories
Nikon Announces Two New Offerings to PROSTAFF Binocular Line
Nikon has announced the release of the PROSTAFF 3S binocular, featuring 8×42 and 10×42 models. These new optics offer Nikon’s legendary optical quality, along with a durable waterproof/fogproof exterior design, satisfying the diverse demands of sport optic beginners to seasoned veterans—at a price you can afford!
Consumer Information
ZEISS Announces Outdoor Family Days Promotion
Beyond loving good glass, we all want to save a few bucks. To this end, Zeiss is offering some great rebates on some of its most popular products. Here are the details from Zeiss.