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Which Focal Plane Is Right For You?
Choosing the right riflescope can be challenging. One of the first decisions you must make is deciding between a first or second focal plane scope.
How-To: Improve Accuracy With Minor Scope Adjustments
Improved accuracy can be a simple as a few scope adjustments to improve your view and relieve eye strain.
New Optics: Simmons Introduces Two Scope Lines For 2018
Simmons has introduced AETEC and Whitetail Classic riflescope lines, offering shooter affordable performance.
New Optics: Bushnell Tac Optics Line
With five new riflescopes and three red-dot optics, Bushnell's Tac Optics line is designed to get shooters on target no matter their range.
New Optics: Night Optics SVTS Thermal Night Vision Scopes
The Night Optics SVTS line of night vision riflescopes offers detailed images and fast target transitions.
New Optic: Meopta MeoRed T Reflex Sight
Meopta delivers a rugged and fast aiming solution for tactical rifles in its new MeoRed T Reflex Sight.
How To: The Basics Of Riflescopes
Why do some scopes and reflex optics work better — and cost more — than others?
Best Concealed Carry Optics: Red Dot, Green Dot Or Iron Sights?
Groundbreaking study compares red dot sights with conventional iron sights, green-dot laser sights, and slide-mounted red-dot sights with and without backup iron sights (BUIS) on the pistols. Which sights are best for concealed carry?
The 12-Gauge Shotgun Home Defense Solution
A shotgun is an exceptional all-around weapon for home defense, especially when you build it to your preferences.
8 Pieces Of Shooting Gear To Build A Top Range Bag
You need a bunch of extra gear to ensure quality trigger time when you head to the shooting range, which means you need to kit up a range bag.
Gear: Lighting It Up With A Laser Sight
Laser sights are powerful aiming tools in low-light defensive scenarios for those trained in their use.
New Gear: Bushnell's New Laser Sight Options For The AR-15
Bushnell has taken a different tact in its tactical aiming solutions, releasing three new laser sight options for AR-15s, perfect for close-quarters action.
5 Great Online Shooting Resources To Up Your Game
Load up on the online shooting resources you need to stay on target.
4 Quick And Dirty Upgrades and Accessories To Deck Out Your AR-15
With a tweak here and there, the good old AR-15 can be all things to all shooters. But given its muzzle to buttstock adaptability, where should you start if you’re looking to trick your rifle out?
11 Serious Optics for Dangerous Game
Hunting dangerous game requires you to be on your toes, and that includes using some of the best glass possible for the job.
How-To: Properly Mounting a Scope on a Rifle
Mounting a scope on a rifle is one of those things that can seem fairly straightforward on the surface, but once you actually start doing it, it can go sideways very quickly.
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