Mike Fellon

Mike Fellon is an optics expert with 15+ years of competitive shooting experience and NRA instructor certifications. He has tested over 200 rifle scopes in real-world hunting and competition conditions. Based in Dallas, Texas.

Best Scope for Mini 14 Ranch Rifle, My Top 3 Recommendations in 2026

Best Scope for Mini 14
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The Mini-14 gets over-scoped more than any rifle I test. Shooters mount 4-12x or even 5-25x optics on a rifle that’s designed to be fast-handling and versatile from 50 to 300 yards, then wonder why it feels wrong. The Mini-14 isn’t a precision rifle, it’s a 2-4 MOA platform built for reliability and quick handling. … Read more

Vortex Diamondback Scope Review – The 4-12×40 Reviewed

Vortex Diamondback Scope
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When it comes to reliable hunting optics, Vortex has become a household name known for delivering quality at a competitive price point. The Diamondback 4-12×40 riflescope, with its versatile magnification range, stands as a promising companion for hunters targeting big game, or engaging in predator or varmint hunting.  Key features like the Dead-Hold BDC reticle, … Read more

Barska Scope Reviews – The 4 Best Barska Scopes for Hunting, AR-15 and More

Barska Scope
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The other day, a Reddit sub about ‘Barska scope reviews’ turned into a heated argument between pro-Barska guys like me and purists who wouldn’t think beyond a Leopold. To put things in perspective, I am as American as apple pie. And I love US made stuff. But that does not mean that I’d trash anything that … Read more