Category Optics & Scopes

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)

Confused about the best distance to zero your AR-15? We cover the most common battlesight zeroes and the easy-to-understand science behind them. (Read)

Thinking of going long range with a .223/5.56 AR-15? We cover how we did it with our choice of stock (budget) rifle, optic, ammo, and more. (Read)

On a budget but still need a reliable red dot? We hands-on test and torture a few of the most popular cheap red dots under $100. (Read)

Want the best bang-for-the-buck 1-6x scope? We hands-on test the Primary Arms 1-6x Gen 3 with ACSS reticle. With tons of view-through videos and pics. (Read)

Want the best micro red dot? We hands-on review the Trijicon SRO for a lot of rounds downrange to see if it's better than the Trijicon RMR. (Read)

Are Swamp Fox's new red dots worth the move from established brands? We hands-on test their Liberator & micro Kingslayer to find out. (Read)

Need a scope that auto changes its reticle based on range? The future is now with Sig Sauer's BDX line of scopes. We hands-on test one and wow it's awesome. (Read)

Looking for the best budget red dot? We've been testing Sig's Romeo5 for years and will cover its specs, features, and view-through. (Read)

Looking for an affordable scope? The Vortex Strike Eagle 1-6x might fit the bill. We hands-on review it for clarity, robustness, worth-it-ness, and more. (Read)

Want to get maximum accuracy out of your Ruger 10/22 rifle? We cover some of the best scopes made for rimfire rifles on a variety of budgets. (Read)

Night vision scopes can be confusing. We cover the technology and showcase some of our favorites, plus some optics that work with night vision goggles. (Read)

Minute of angle (MOA) or milliradian (MRAD) for scopes? We'll go over the pros and cons of each so you can choose the best for your optic. (Read)