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4×32 BROWE Optic for the .300 AAC BLK

BROWE has introduced a new model of their 4×32 BROWE Combat Optic with a reticle calibrated for both supersonic and subsonic .300 AAC BLK loads. From the press release … The 4×32 BCO .300 Blackout...

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Zeiss ZO 4x30i Combat Gunsight: A First Impression

[ Written by gun optics guru Timothy Yan ] Carl Zeiss Optronics introduced their new ZO 4x30i combat gunsight at the 2012 Shot Show and I did a preview of the prototype for TFB. For the past three...

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Damage Industries P90 Extended Optic Rail

Damage Industries are now selling a rail for the FN P90 that extends further forward than the factory rail and provides an under-rail. It allows larger optics to be mounted on the top and flashlights...

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Crimson Trace InfraRed Laser Sights

Crimson Trace has launched a range of Infared laser sights. An IR laser sight is useful if you are using a night vision scope or wearing night vision goggles and don’t wish to give away your position....

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Henry Lever Action Sight Upgrade

Many years ago gun companies stopped shipping their rifles with decent iron sights, if they included sights at all, assuming that their customer would use them with optics. I frequently seek out...

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Leupold HAMR Multi-Range Scope

We all know the market is flooded with optics for the AR15 and similar rifles. However, this Leupold does stand out in the crowd for several reasons. I became interested in this optic when I ran into...

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The Future Is Now: Tracking Point Precision Guided Firearms

TrackingPoint is a manufacturer of “Intelligent Digital Tracking Scopes” and “Precision Guided Firearms” for hunting and tactical shooting. Their impressive technology allows a shooter to designate a...

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Laserlyte CM-15 “Center Mass” Shotgun/Rifle Laser

Earlier this month The Firearm Blog announced the release of Laserlyte’s new CM-15 shotgun/ rifle laser. This laser system is a variation of the previous “Kryptonyte” line of long gun lasers. When...

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The New Leupold Mark AR Mod 1

It’s not often a writer is given the opportunity to introduce a new product before the company announces it. In this case it happened. When a Leupold representative asked if I wanted to review a new...

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Surgeon Rifle: Remedy .338 Lapua Magnum

Even though I won Top Shot Season 4 and a pro shooting contract with Bass Pro Shops, my self-taught amateurness is often still on fully display. I recently tested the Remedy .338 Lapua Magnum by...

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Rock River Arms LAR-15 Fred Eichler Predator Series

Most of our readers are familiar with Fred Eichler. For those not familiar with him he is a hunter of some note. He appears on many hunting shows as well as being a big game hunter, varmint hunter and...

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Viridian C5L Compact Laser and LED Light with Tec Loc Holster

I was looking for a compact green laser and white light combination that was small enough to fit my S&W M&P 40 compact. Most of those on the market were either a laser only or light only. The...

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New US Optics SR8 (1-8x30mm) Scope

At SHOT Show next week US Optics will debut their new “true 1x” scope. They guarantee that it has no magnification at the 1x setting, so it functions like a red dot sight, but can be cranked right up...

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Strike Industries JellyFish RMR: Transparent Red Dot Cover

Strike Industries (who never tire of launching new products) have designed a Trijicon RMR red dot sight cover with a transparent window that allows the sight to be used without the cover being removed....

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Zombie Assault Sight

When hordes of undead are swarming your position, you need rapid, accurate fire to put them down.  For close in work, a quality optic can be a real life saver.  Fortunately, Bushnell is stepping up to...

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Gemini Defense Z-Flex Sights

Gemini Defense makes a handgun sighting system that is supposed to allow the shooter to focus on the threat, not the sights, in a high-stress self-defense situation.  The sights are called Zone Reflex,...

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Double Rifle Mounts for Trijicon RMR

The Trijicon RMR is being found on more and more handguns due to the optic’s small size and rugged durability.  However, those going on safari might just see more of them as well. Trijicon is now...

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MINOX ZE 5i Scopes

MINOX will be shipping the new ZE 5i scopes in 2013 according to a company press release.  The scopes use Z-Rail mounting and will come in four basic models:  1-5x 24, 2-10x 50, 3-15x 56, and 5-25x 56....

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Bushnell Trophy Red Dot

If you need an inexpensive red dot for your hunting gun, Bushnell is making a line of optics called the Trophy Red Dot.  There are five different Trophy Red Dot optics in the line that Bushnell says...

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Nickel Boron Plating for ACOG and RMR Optics

Trijicon is now making a number of ACOG and RMR optics with a nickel boron plating for durability and a unique look.  The nickel boron finish is available on the following optics: 4×32 ACOG Nickel...

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