Tactical Scopes: Ergonomics Summary
This post provides the overall scores for each scope related to ergonomics and explains what those are based on. Ergonomics Part 1 itemized a ton of measurable aspects of a scopes ergonomics. Then Part...
View ArticleTactical Scopes: Reticles
So far in this series, I’ve touched on optical performance and ergonomics, and now this post will focus on reticle options available in each scope. It can be hard to find all of the reticle options for...
View ArticleTactical Scopes: Advanced Features
So far in this series, I’ve touched on optical performance, ergonomics, and reticle options. This post looks at advanced features like illumination, focal plane, locking turrets, zero stop, and other...
View ArticleTactical Scopes: Where They’re Made & Warranty
So far in this series, I’ve touched on optical performance, ergonomics, reticle options, and other advanced features. This post looks at where each scope is made, and the warranty terms for each one,...
View ArticleTactical Scopes: Mechanical Performance Part 1
This is one of the last posts covering the detailed data collected over the past 4 months for an epic scope field test focused on long-range, tactical rifle scopes in the $1,500+ price range. This...
View ArticleTactical Scopes: Mechanical Performance Part 2
The previous post contained the details of the mechanical calibration test, which I think was one of the most enlightening tests of this entire field test. This post reviews several other tests I ran...
View ArticleTactical Scopes: Mechanical Performance Summary
A great scope is more than just sharp glass. I surveyed 700+ shooters, and mechanical performance was rated as the most important feature of a scope. In fact, mechanical performance received 30% more...
View ArticleTactical Scopes: Advanced Features Summary
Sorry, guys! I forgot to calculate the scores and post the summary for the advanced features section (e.g. reticles, zero stop, etc). I didn’t notice it until I went to calculate the overall scores! So...
View ArticleTactical Scopes: Field Test Results Summary & Overall Scores
This is the executive summary and overall scores from an epic scope field test focused on long-range, tactical rifle scopes in the $1,500+ price range. This represents an unprecedented, data-driven...
View ArticleBest Tactical Scopes – What The Pros Use
This post covers the scopes and reticles the best precision rifle shooters used in 2014. The data is based on a survey of the top 50 shooters in the Precision Rifle Series (PRS). The PRS tracks how top...
View ArticleBest Tactical Scopes & Reticles – What The Pros Use
I recently surveyed the top 100 shooters in the Precision Rifle Series (PRS), and this post reviews the scopes and reticles those guys were running in 2015. The PRS tracks how top competitors place in...
View ArticleLong Range Scopes: What The Pros Use
I recently surveyed the top 100+ shooters in the Precision Rifle Series (PRS), and this post reviews the scopes those guys are running this year. For those of you who may not be familiar with the PRS,...
View ArticleBest Scope – What The Pros Use
I recently surveyed the top ranked shooters in both the Precision Rifle Series (PRS) and the National Rifle League (NRL) to learn what gear they’re running in long range rifle matches. (Learn about the...
View ArticleBest Scope Mount – What The Pros Use
I’m currently publishing a series of posts that highlights the gear the top ranked shooters in both the Precision Rifle Series (PRS) and the National Rifle League (NRL) are running in long range rifle...
View ArticleWyoming ELR Scopes & Mounts – What The Pros Use
This article shows what scopes and scope mounts/rings the competitive rifle shooters were running at this year’s Nightforce ELR Steel Challenge in Casper, Wyoming. That is a one-of-a-kind, 2-day,...
View ArticleAustin Buschman – What The Pros Use: Top Shooter Spotlight
This article takes a deep dive with the reigning Precision Rifle Series (PRS) Season Champion and World Champion Austin Buschman. Austin shares every single detail about the competition rifle that he...
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