Category Optics & Scopes

Is the Bushnell TRS-26 a worthy upgrade from the TRS-25? We hands-on review it for build, clarity, robustness, affordability, ergonomics, and more. (Read)

Looking for a sub-$500 low power variable optic (LPVO) in the 1-8x range? We hands-on review the Swampfox Arrowhead for glass, eye-box, price, and more. (Read)

Want to upgrade your Springfield M1A? We go over our favorite long range and scout scopes with plenty of real view-throughs and hands-on experience. (Read)

Serious on getting into long range shooting but want a great value? We hands-on review the Bergara B-14 HMR which might have the best factory barrel ever. (Read)

Want something new? We go over our top 10 favorite new optics of 2020 for your pistol, rifle, or shotgun. (Read)

What's a co-witness sight with a red dot? What's the difference from absolute vs lower one-thirds co-witness? And how to do you zero a co-witnessed optic? (Read)

Looking for an affordable scope and stock? We hands-on review SWFA's SS 2.5-10x ultralight scope and Boyds Spike Camp stock on our Howa 1500 action. (Read)

Looking for an affordable red dot? We hands-on review the Bushnell TRS-25 for accuracy, durability, battery life, and worth-it-ness after 5 years of use. (Read)

Is a low power variable optic like the PA 1-8x for you? We hands-on review it for reliability, durability, box test, glass quality, price, and more. (Read)

Which high-end optic is truly beefy? We test Trijicon, EOTech, Aimpoint, Sig Sauer optics for water submersion, thermal drift, drop testing, and bullets. (Read)

Crazy durable, clear glass, insane battery life, and large field of view. We love the Trijicon MRO and we hands-on test it for everything that matters. (Read)

We cover all the best rifle scopes, from low power variable optics to hunting, prism, scout, long distance, and more. View-throughs and video for each. (Read)

Prism scopes right for you? We cover the Pros & Cons, plus hands-on pictures of a few of the most popular models out right now. (Read)

Forget long and short actions. We hands-on test the Howa 1500 Mini Action in .300 BLK for several months and there's only one thing we don't love. (Read)