• Optics

    Published on 03-27-2009 01:49 AM
    1. Categories:
    2. Rifle Scope Reviews
    Article Preview

    I think it is safe to say that the 3-9 variable power scope is by far the most popular and widely used scope amongst hunters. Most manufacturers literally offer dozens of models with the 3-9 power range with varying features to meet each and every price point. ...
    Published on 03-27-2009 01:24 AM
    1. Categories:
    2. Rifle Scope Reviews
    Article Preview

    As a faithful Leupold customer for well over twenty five years I have never purchased a high dollar scope (relative to my pocket anyway) of any other brand. I would never consider such a foolish and senseless act. Of course I have been both praised and ridiculed for such loyalty depending on the crowd at hand. ...
    Published on 01-24-2009 02:56 PM
    1. Categories:
    2. Binocular Reviews
    Article Preview

    In many circumstances a quality set of binoculars can be the difference between a successful hunt and coming home empty handed. Well, until just a few years ago I never really saw a need to purchase a quality set of binos, but as age started creeping up on me and with my eyes not quite as sharp as they used to be - good binoculars are something I've been looking at a lot lately. ...
    Published on 09-22-2008 02:27 PM
    1. Categories:
    2. Optic Accessory Reviews
    Article Preview

    A few months ago, I shot in a 600-yard benchrest match, and I was hooked, so I decided to build a dedicated long-range benchrest gun. Being on a tight budget, I had to build it with what money I could salvage together. ...
    Published on 08-03-2008 11:19 AM
    1. Categories:
    2. Rifle Scope Reviews
    Article Preview

    Selecting the perfect rifle scope for a new rifle has become quite an arduous task. Thirty years ago that choice was fairly simple as you essentially had two major brands (Leupold and Weaver) and a limited selection of fixed and variable powered scopes. My how things have changed as today we have literally hundreds of options to choose from. ...
    Published on 06-30-2008 05:15 PM
    1. Categories:
    2. Scope Mounts
    Article Preview

    When I finally got my project gun together I needed a good quality well-built scope base and ring system, but there was a hitch, I needed the lightest thing possible, so weight was the biggest factor, so that my gun would weigh in at our goal of the 10.5 lbs weight limit. The slightest ounce would make or break this goal, I did not want something cheaply made, or lightly built. I need a tough mount that would allow the gun shoot repeatable and hold zero. I also needed a set up that the rings was very close together, due to the scope I wanted to use being so short. This is when I learned about the Talley lightweight scope mount system that they offer.

    Before this, I had ...
    Published on 07-19-2007 05:22 PM
    1. Categories:
    2. Scope Mounts
    Article Preview

    Game Reaper scope mounts are relatively new to the gun market, and they are a product of DNZ Products located in Sanford, North Carolina. The mounts are made by Certified Machining in the same location. Considering how many firearm related products are now made in China, it's refreshing to see an American made product.

    Game Reaper mounts are machined from billet aluminum into a single piece mount. There are no moving or adjoining parts other that the ring caps. Multiple piece rings/bases will allow for rings to come loose from their bases over time which will let the scope start to wander. On this mount, it is all a single piece of aluminum. The machined billet also allows the base to be light weight while remaining strong. The ...
    Published on 04-17-2007 11:34 AM
    1. Categories:
    2. Rifle Scope Reviews
    Article Preview

    For two years now I've been looking high and low for just the perfect scope to mount atop my Savage Model 93R17-GLV in 17HMR. I had a specific set of requirements in mind for scoping this rifle, but as I found out finding a scope that met those needs was easier said than done.

    The first candidate was a BSA Sweet 17 4-12x40mm with the calibrated elevation turret, but it fell way short of my expectations in regard to both quality and reliability. Second on the list was a Bushnell Elite 3200 4-12x40mm with a ballistic-plex reticle, but the stadia spacing didn't come close to matching up with the 17HMRs trajectory. Several other scopes found their way on and off this rifle, but all were pretty much temporary
    ...
    Published on 08-16-2005 04:46 PM
    1. Categories:
    2. Optic Accessory Reviews
    Article Preview

    For many years, I have been leveling scopes by a very similar method. I always try to find a spot on the rifle usually near the tang or across the base where I place a small line level. This is usually a decent way to level out the rifle. However often times there are some difficulties finding the right spot and it is usually a problem to keep the level in place. ...
    Published on 07-11-2005 05:40 PM
    1. Categories:
    2. Scope Mounts
    Article Preview

    When we planned Project 2005, one thing we wanted to do is use quality components on the rifles when possible. The scope mounts are no exception. In fact, since an African safari was part of the project, the bases and rings had to be very well made. Nothing would be worse than to get half way around the world and ...

    Page 4 of 5 FirstFirst 12345 LastLast