Buying Guides

The Mini-14 gets over-scoped more than any rifle I test. Shooters mount 4-12x or even 5-25x optics on a rifle…

Here’s what most shooters miss about scoping a 10/22: parallax settings matter more than magnification power. I’ve watched countless people…

The M1A demands more from a scope than most rifles. Not because it’s inaccurate, far from it. But that side-mounted…

Muzzleloaders kick. Not the polite push of a .243 or even the honest thump of a .308. They deliver a…

Most shooters are scoping their .17 HMR completely wrong. They’re either slapping on whatever 3-9x scope they had lying around,…

I bought my first Marlin 336 in .30-30 fifteen years ago, and it’s taken more deer than any other rifle…

The AK 47 was first introduced in the Soviet army in early 1948. Since that time, it has been used…

gbThe SCAR 17 doesn’t behave like most .308 rifles. Its gas-piston system and reciprocating charging handle create a unique set…

The Marlin 60 creates a scope selection problem most shooters don’t see coming until they’re fighting a nose-heavy rifle or…

The AR-10 sits in an awkward middle ground that drives a lot of shooters crazy. It’s not a close-range tactical…

The .22-250 creates a problem most cartridges don’t have. With velocities pushing 3,700 fps and a genuinely flat trajectory out…

In the 1980s, Jeff Cooper developed the idea of a general-purpose rifle that would work across the board. From hunting…

The Savage 220 is a slug gun, not a rifle. That distinction matters more than most shooters realize when they’re…

The Marlin 336 doesn’t need help being accurate—it needs help staying fast. This lever-action was built for thick timber and…

Are things getting stale with your AR-15? We all know that variety is the key to stimulation, so what can…

The .30-06 doesn’t need a specialist scope—it needs a practical one. After a century of proving itself on everything from…

There’s more to your grandpa’s old hunting rifle than you think. Hunters around the world, from Africa to Europe, sing…

The .243 Winchester is a popular choice among shooters. This cartridge was first manufactured in 1955 for rifles such as…

When Hornady introduced a brand new rifle cartridge to the world back in 2007, no one could have predicted just…

Winchester developed the .270 cartridge in 1923, but it wasn’t released onto the market until 1925. The bullet was specifically…

Even the best of marksmen will falter when the accuracy of their riflescope doesn’t match up to their shooting skills….

The Remington 700 doesn’t care what you use it for. I’ve seen these rifles set up for everything from thick-cover…

The AR-556 puts you in an awkward spot that most AR owners eventually face: you need close-range capability for home…

Rimfire scopes occupy an odd middle ground that a lot of shooters misjudge. You can’t just grab a budget centerfire…

The M&P 15-22 is one of those rifles where people consistently overthink scope selection. I’ve watched shooters mount high-end, feature-packed…

The Mosin Nagant’s straight bolt handle creates a problem that modern rifles don’t have. Mount a traditional scope over the…

This high-powered cartridge is extensively used in sniper rifles, and you’d be hard-pressed to find an alternative that can match…

The human eye is, unfortunately, not designed for great vision during the nighttime hours. But that doesn’t mean that hunters…

The 1-6x scope sits in a sweet spot that took me years of competition and tactical training to fully appreciate….

Shotguns present a unique scope challenge that most shooters underestimate. The heavy recoil hits differently than rifles, and typical engagement…

The 1-4x scope sits in an awkward spot. It’s not a red dot, not a precision optic—somewhere in between, trying…

The M4’s split personality creates a scope problem most shooters get wrong. You need true 1x magnification for room-clearing and…

If you’re like me, the idea of taking long-range shots with a rifle is both exhilarating and intimidating. You can’t…

In my hours on the field and at the range, I’ve taken a deep dive into the world of .45-70…

Three years ago, I was sitting in a creek bottom stand in North Texas when a mature eight-point stepped out…

Are you in the market for a new tactical sniper scope that can accurately shoot 1,000 yards or more? Long–range…

Three and a half inches of eye relief is fine until you’re shooting something that kicks. My .375 H&H taught…

The .338 Lapua Magnum presents a challenge most other cartridges don’t: you need a scope with enough elevation adjustment to…

Too many times, I’ve found myself giving up on a hunt just as things were starting to heat up because…

I’ve been testing rifle scopes for over 10 years, and the 3-9×40 configuration keeps coming back into my testing rotation…

The M1A is not traditionally a rifle that you’d think to pair with a scope. But believe me when I…

As a seasoned hunter and shooter, I’ve come to appreciate the utility of quick detach (QD) scope mounts. They offer…

Finding a rifle scope that balances budget and quality can be quite a challenge, but I‘ve got you covered! I‘ve…

Looking for a rifle scope that balances budget and quality? Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to spend thousands…

As a shooter, I know how challenging it can be to find the perfect rifle scope with all the bells and…

Some hunters want a rifle cartridge that is guaranteed to bring down their target no matter what, believing that bigger…

The 1-8x magnification class sits in an odd spot. It’s supposed to give you true 1x speed for close work…

FFP scopes solve a problem that matters most when you’re dialing adjustments under time pressure or holding for wind without…

I‘ve always believed that some cartridges deserve to be paired with top-notch scopes to unlock their full potential. The 6.5…

Drawing from my extensive experience as a hunter and shooter, I can attest that air rifle scopes aren’t just regular…

As a seasoned hunter and shooter, I’ve put many scopes through their paces, and I can tell you that finding…

I’ve found that there aren’t many rounds as versatile as the .17 WSM cartridge. Being a rimfire round, it’s become…

Finding the right sniper scope for your next competition or hunting engagement doesn’t need to be tricky. Below, you’ll find…

Vortex builds seven different product lines, from the entry-level Crossfire II to the premium Razor HD, all backed by the…

As an experienced hunter, I know that not everyone is looking for high-magnification scopes or bulky optics that can weigh…

I learned the hard way what makes or breaks an illuminated reticle scope. Eight years back, hunting thick cedar breaks…