Last year, I previewed the prototype of the WOLF Optics (WPA) PSU 1x/4x variable zoom optical gunsight for TFB. That write-up is available here. WOLF Optics sent me the final production model of this optic after the Spring 2015 Big 3 East Event. The WOLF Optics PSU is the only switchable zoom prism sight alternative availabe to the […]
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EOTech Laser Battery Cap (LBC) is an unique product. I would call it more of an add-on module than just a cap. The EOTech LBC replaces the AA battery compartment on the EOTech 512, 552 holographic weapon sights (HWS) and the latest 518 and 558 model with build-in riser w/ QD lever. It’s also available pre-installed with the […]
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The US Army has been investing heavily in improved sighting and target acquisition systems for dismounted troops. Among these initiatives has been a steady improvement program for night vision systems including rifle sights and monocles. Soldier Systems brings us news of a new step forward in the development of those devices that seeks to increase […]
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Conventional wisdom for a modern sporting rifle is to set the zero either at 50/200 or 100 yards. This is especially common with standard military sights, which have built-in clocks for bullet drop at extended distances. However, with the advent of red-dot sights (which cannot move for distance (yet), shooters are stuck with a single […]
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While I would never zero a rifle without shooting a group, those with a supremely accurate system or low ammo budget would be keen to watch the NSSF video on zeroing your rifle in two shots. The key is to hold the rifle at the point of aim and to then move the cross hairs […]
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Ooo… Aaaa… Another rifle-scope for budget-oriented shooters. Snark aside, Nikon has announced the release of the Buckmasters II series of rifle-scopes. Problem is, the scopes look to be great value, especially for those who like BDC reticles. I have the same reticle in my rimfire optics and have come to love them (in no wind conditions). […]
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The Trijicon MRO leaked datasheets have been making waves across the internet. The optic is very small, not much larger in width and height than the generous 25mm objective lens. It has a snag free design with nothing protruding from it other than the brightness adjustment dial. This combined with 5 years of battery life off a […]
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I’m a firm proponent of Micro red dot optics. They’re lightweight, unobtrusive, and provide an excellent aiming solution. I’ll use them on rifles, shotguns, handguns, doesn’t matter. I like the simple process of putting a dot on target and hitting it. Their liabilities are pretty universal between brands: How long is the battery life? Are they tough […]
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It’s nothing new to hear about various plans or queries from the USMC into future small arms programs, but the Marine Corps Times (which actually isn’t associated with the Marine Corps at all) has come out with an article illustrating some of the points that Quantico is looking for in infantry small arms development. Notice I […]
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While at Bullpup 2015 I met these two cool guys from LDF Research. LDF is the Youtube channel name and not a legitimate company, but regardless, they are starting out on Youtube and one of them, Dean Van Marel even has his own Bullpup design through a company by the name of Jard that he brought along […]
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During Bullpup 2015 much of the attention was paid to the automatic and older stuff that made up most of the firing line. However on the far right, DEZ Arms was there with one of their .308 rifles all set up for anybody willing to wait in the line to fire it. Compared to the […]
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An increasing number of companies are offering greater hunting choices, and Stag Arms is coming out with theirs just in time for some of the biggest seasons of the year. Stag Arms already has some nice guns for hunters and sport shooters alike, and now they’re making it even better. New from Stag Arms are what the company […]
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If you’ve ever hunted at night, or want to, you understand the need for good quality night vision. New from Firefield are three different pieces of night vision, each with a different feature to recommend. After all, you can never have too many toys, and when they do double duty as useful tools, it’s even […]
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I really didn’t want to write this article. I made lots of excuses not to. But here it is. Lets get this out of the way up front: This is a negative review. After more than a year of use I am unimpressed by the Holosun optic, and wouldn’t use it on most of my […]
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This is a TFB exclusive product preview at the Fall 2015 Big 3 Media event at Daytona Beach, Florida. One of the companies at the event is Hi-Lux Leatherwood optics. I have reviewed more than a few of their optics for TFB. To my surprise, they brought along the working prototype of their new 1-8x tactical scope. […]
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At the 2nd day of the Big 3 Media Event at Daytona Beach, FL, Geissele Automatics introduced their new Super Precision Optic Mount. The Geissele mount was developed specifically by request from a DoD customer. It should be available commercially by SHOT Show 2016. Geissele will release a number of models that match specific optics. At least […]
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Things can’t exactly be easy-going at EO-Tech right now. The recent release of USSOCOM’s Safety of Use Message on the holographic sights not living up to their claims, specifications, and in fact having the zero shift under various conditions has been damning to the sight’s reputation. Elite Defense, a minor player in the domestic market […]
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Kirsten Joy Weiss’ latest video is on the subject of avoiding scope bite. Most of the time scope bite is nothing more than a slight pain and embarrassment. Other times it can be worse. A friend of mine, a veteran hunter and hunting magazine writer, has a large semi-circle scar above his eye from shooting […]
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Dueck Defense, hot on the heels of their expensive RBU (Red Dot Back Up), has released an inexpensive (and arguably more practical) set of iron sights for Glock handguns. The new DFR sights or Dueck Defense Fixed Rear sight is an interesting design that Dueck claims ” (gives) your eye a longer window of light but […]
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Meprolight has just won a contract to supply the Israeli Defense Forces with the Mepro M5 Reflex sight for the next several years. It appears that this is going to be a whole issue, because it seems that many IDF units have a number of pieces of equipment going on, from Galils, to Tavors, and M4s, to […]
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