Mike Fellon

Many of us want to buy products that are made locally. It’s an important aspect of keeping our economy strong, and it brings a sense of pride when you buy something made in the USA. When you’re looking to buy a scope made in the USA, though, you’re pretty limited on your options. Sure, we … Read more

When you’re building a rifle, no matter what platform you choose, one of the most important decisions you make for the build is going to be what type of optics you’ll install on the gun. Your scope choice will determine not only how quickly and easily you can acquire your target, but how effectively you … Read more

When you’re buying a rifle scope, there’s a layer of technical information you have to be familiar with. Rifle scopes are complex optics. There are a number of integral parts in any optic, regardless of whether or not it’s fixed or variable in power. One of the acronyms you may come across when browsing for … Read more

When you place a scope on any rifle, it usually looks flawless and requires no additional adjustments. You will, however, need to level it. Installing the base, rings, and then mounting and tightening the scope is typical. It’s as easy as following these four steps. However, the aim will not be as precise as you … Read more

A rifle scope is simply a miniature telescope with cross hairs, consisting of a tube that holds magnification lenses and a reticle for marking your bullet’s point of impact. The main tube can be constructed in one or two pieces. Tubes are often made of high-quality aluminum, also known as “aircraft aluminum,” but they have … Read more

A thermal scope combines infrared technology with rifle scope capability. The main advantage is that it improves your target’s visibility, allowing you to spot it at night or during the day in low-light situations. A thermal scope creates pictures or thermograms using infrared light (which is why it is also called an infrared scope or … Read more

To get the most out of a rifle scope, you must know how to properly adjust it. If you’re a novice to firing a scoped rifle, you might be asking how to zero the scope to your rifle, attach your scope to your rifle, and adjust your scope for different distances or wind conditions. Even … Read more

Night scopes, often known as night vision instruments, are used to magnify human eyesight in low-light situations. Night vision scopes come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Infrared imaging systems, often known as “active” night vision devices, are devices that focus infrared light on a scene.  Because infrared is outside the range of light … Read more

Caliber debates can be brutal, particularly among calibers that are very similar but still so different, like the .243 vs .270. So rather than stirring up a nest of something we don’t want to deal with by stating one is better than the other, we’re going to do a deep dive into both, and talk … Read more

If you are considering getting a new rifle and wondering about the comparison of an AR-10 vs. AR-15 you’re in the right place. From collectors and plinking enthusiasts to serious hunters, the AR platform is unbelievably solid and has a reputation for reliability and power that can’t be ignored.  Many people are still on the … Read more