With the prevalence and affordability of laser rangefinders people are shooting farther than ever before. The ability to range precisely eliminates a lot of the guesswork in longer shots. In order to leverage this information, exposed turret scopes are becoming more popular on hunting rifles. The Vortex Diamondback Tactical is a tactical-style optic for a […]
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Long Range Shooting… Affordably!
Long range shooting has gained popularity immensely over the past decade. Part of this is likely due to the development of laser range finders and ballistics solvers. This allows your average shooter to be able to accurately compensate for drop much farther than previously possible. Regardless of the cause, long distance is more popular than […]
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Leupold VX-2 – Keep it Simple Stupid
Riflescopes have become so ubiquitous that many rifles no longer ship with iron sights. Optics have slowly transitioned from fixed power tubes, to variable optics, to high-tech offerings. Modern long-range scopes feature exposed dials, parallax adjustments, Christmas tree reticles, and illumination. However, simple variable scopes like the Leupold VX-2 continue to dominate the marketplace. What […]
The world of hunting is full of gear heads who love to debate the merits of each minute detail of their equipment. I am guilty of this myself. However, while entertaining and thought-provoking, this can create a confusion for those getting into the sport. Expensive gear can seem like an insurmountable barrier to entry for […]
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Selecting the Perfect Rifle Scope
Optic shopping can be incredibly confusing. There are all sorts of numbers and specifications and potential features, in addition to the subjective quality of the glass. This can make purchasing a scope that will pair well with a new rifle fairly challenging. Much like your rifle, picking an optic is a function of the intended purpose of the […]