Arms & Tactical Products Reviews
There is no doubt about it, we live in the age of red dot sights. These are also known as reflex sights but we will get into the distinctions later. What we are more interested in is what can the best red dot sight do for you.While a red dot sight will not guarantee you…
For the avid hunter, there is nothing like that feeling of owning the night. That is the feeling of being a true predator. When used for coyote hunting and possibly even for deer hunting, any of the best thermal scopes will put you far ahead of the game. You will need to check your local laws…
Ever notice how most predators hunt at night? That is simply because prey is weakest in the dark. Where the wolf has excellent night vision, the deer is lacking. Though humans tend to be one of the most effective predators, we somehow got left off that night vision checklist but that’s ok. We invented our…
308 hunting scopes in general will have a moderate level of magnification usually between 8x and 14x. This provides additional range and accuracy without being so powerful that they make locating a target difficult. As you move into the higher magnifications you lose field of view and shots become slower. This has made low magnification scopes and even red dots more popular…
With a high-end magnification of 27x, you have the power to reach out to that 1000 yard target with a flat shooting round. This makes it a great choice for 6.5 Creedmoor and .338 Lapua.
Steiner has made some of the best rated binoculars on the planet for years. They are well known to have amazing durability combined with exceptional glass quality. Their scopes are just as amazing…
While much of the shooting world has opted to use a traditional red dot, they may be missing out on a better experience. While red dots are undoubtedly good, the best holographic sight has a few advantages over the best red dot. They tend to be easier to use, faster, and more versatile. With many traits…
Too often today’s shooters are all too likely to put a high powered scope on a rifle that does not need that level of power. It may not need the power due to ballistics or purpose but we will go into that later. The truth is, with a little skill, the best 1-6x scope can…
AR 15’s may be the most common gun from America, but the AK-47 will forever be the favorite gun from Russia. Love it or hate it, these guns are now manufactured domestically making them almost as American as the M-16. These rifles have reputation for being crude, inaccurate and primitive weapons. Nothing could be further from…
This rugged construction not only makes this long range scope suitable for hunting and tactical situations but it will also withstand the brutal recoil of specialist calibres such as the .338 and .50. This particular model features adjustable zoom up to 22 power and a 50mm objective lens, this adjustable zoom makes it perfect for shooting at any range.
Sometimes you need to be able to shoot at close range and longer distances with the same rifle and setup. Scopes that offer this flexibility are few and far between but many manufacturers are starting to solve this problem. The answer that many companies are coming up with is the best 1-8x scope. Increases in manufacturing…
Ruger is well known as a leading manufacturer of sporting rifles. They make some the finest bolt action and semi-automatic rimfire rifles you could buy. In the past few years they’ve been making more and more tactical rifles. Including a few forays into AR 15 pattern platforms, with a rifle dubbed the Ruger 556. These…
The Marlin 60 rifle is a classic rifle. Few other rifles come to mind when thinking about an ideal first rifle. Many people started on these tube fed guns chasing squirrels and shooting tin cans. There’s something nostalgic and handsome about these guns. Plus, they are just begging to be taken into the field and…
The rifle scope you get should do everything possible to work with the strengths of the .308 cartridge. At the same time, having a scope that can transition from long range to CQB along with your rifle is a strong consideration. Considerations like low-light shooting are an important factor. As is the overall power of the scope and its many features…
The Mosin Nagant is an iconic rifle. It is second only to the AK-47 as the most prolific small arm to ever be produced. Literally, millions of these rifles were made in the Soviet Union, and they have been used since the turn-of-the-century until now. They can be found on historic battlefields dating back to…